The Philadelphia 76ers (6-15) are getting ready to take on the Chicago Bulls (10-14) on Sunday afternoon in Eastern Conference action at the United Center. This will be the first of four games against one another so this should be an intriguing battle. Let’s take a deeper dive into which team to bet on for the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls prediction.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| 76ers | +1.5 (-120) | Over 233.5 (-105) | -105 |
| Bulls | -1.5 (+100) | Under 233.5 (-115) | -115 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls Match Details
- Fixture: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls
- Date and Time: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET
- Location: United Center in Chicago, IL
Key Stats
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers continue to look to turn things around as they won three of their last four games to improve from their 6-15 record. Throughout the season, the 76ers have been doing terrible offensively as the team is averaging 105.0 points per game while connecting on 43.9% of their shots. This Philly team is shooting the three at a decent level as they are connecting on 32.4% from deep. The 76ers have been doing a lesser job at the charity stripe though as they have a team free-throw percentage of 76.8. With point guard Tyrese Maxey leading the way as he has 24.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.3 blocks, he can be a great young leader offensively as he helps lead the way to wins going forward.
The Philadelphia 76ers team has done a solid job on the defensive side of the floor thus far as they are the ninth with 110.6 points per game. If they can improve a bit more offensively, the team will be able to be more of a threat going forward.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have been playing at a decent level to begin the season as they are looking to build on their record and get their 11th win of the season. They are coming off a tough 132-123 home loss against the Indiana Pacers in their most recent game. Their offense is ninth in the NBA with 119.9 points per game and shooting 48.1% as a team. They are shooting extremely well from three at 38.6% but are doing a poor job from the charity stripe at 79.2%. With small forward Zach LaVine’s 21.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game, the Bulls have the ability to bounce back and continue racking up wins.
The defense has been performing at a solid level for the Bulls as they are 30th, giving up 123.6 points per game. They have been playing at a subpar level and need to improve on this side of the ball with an older team.
Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers have shown the ability to turn the corner as of late while the Chicago Bulls are just not doing as strong throughout the last handful of games. These defenses have been performing at two completely different levels throughout the last handful of games. Philadelphia is allowing 100.0 points in their last four games while Chicago is giving up 125.8 points in their previous five games. The teams throughout the course of the entire season showcases a difference as well when diving into their opposing shooting percentage. The 76ers are 24th in the NBA with a 47.7 field goal percentage against while the Bulls are even worse at 29th place in all of basketball with a 48.7 opposing field goal percentage. Go with the Philadelphia 76ers to go on the road and secure a win here.
Final Pick
Philadelphia 76ers ML (-105)
