Bulls vs 76ers Predictions & Odds

• The Philadelphia 76ers are 4.5-point home favorites over the Chicago Bulls in their NBA game slated for Friday, January 6
• Only four NBA Eastern Conference teams have won fewer road games this season than the 7-12 Bulls
• Philadelphia is 12-0 straight up in the last 12 games against Chicago

It’s been a long time since the Chicago Bulls (17-21, 18-18-2 ATS) beat the Philadelphia 76ers (23-14, 21-15-3 ATS). It’s been even longer since the Bulls won a game at Philadelphia.

The 76ers are 12-0 straight up in the last 12 meetings with Bulls. Chicago’s most recent win over Philadelphia was 108-107 verdict on March 6, 2019. At Philadelphia, the Bulls are 0-8 SU. Their last win in the City of Brotherly Love was a 102-90 decision on April 6, 2017.

Oddsmakers are counting on this trend to be continuing. It’s the 76ers who are 4.5-point home favorites as the two teams clash again. At 21-15-3, Philadelphia is the third-best against the spread team in the NBA (58.3%).

Bulls vs 76ers Odds

Odds as of January 5 at BetMGM Sportsbook. Claim the BetMGM Sportsbook promo code to bet on the NBA.

The 76ers opened up as 5.5-point favorites in the NBA odds. Currently, the total is set at 227.5 points. Five of Chicago’s last seven games have gone over. Meanwhile, the over has hit in six of Philadelphia’s last seven games. As well, three of the last four Bulls vs 76ers games also went over.

This game is being broadcast by NBA League Pass in the USA and on TSN in Canada. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00pm ET at Wells Fargo Center.

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At +2000, the 76ers are the 10th betting choice in the NBA championship odds. The Bulls are given +105 odds of participating in an NBA play-in game.

Bulls vs 76ers Betting Trends

Not only is Chicago 0-12 SU in the last 12 against Philadelphia, the Bulls are 0-8 ATS in the past eight games and 1-11 ATS over the last 12.

The people are very much in lockstep with the oddsmakers when it comes to the spread on this game. The Sixers are drawing 70% of handle and 61% of bets in the public spread splits. However, there’s a divergent path in terms of public moneyline splits. Of the handle, 61% are with the Bulls. There’s 66% of bets backing Philadelphia, though.

Chicago vs Philadelphia Injury Report

The 76ers downed in the Indiana Pacers in their last game without starting center Joel Embiid (foot). He’ll again be an absentee from the NBA starting lineups for this game. Averaging 33.5 points per game this season, Embiid scored 25 points when the Sixers beat the Bulls 114-109 on October 29.

For the Bulls, PG Lonzo Ball (knee) is out. PG Javonte Green (knee) and SG Alex Caruso (ankle) are showing as questionable. Center Tony Bradley (personal) is listed as probable.

Sixers on Unbeaten Roll

All of the underlying numbers appear to be lining up for the 76ers. Along with their decisive head-to-head edge over Chicago, Philadelphia is also riding a four-game win streak and an 11-game home unbeaten run.

11 straight in the crib. 🏠@MoraviaHealth pic.twitter.com/MpO5u26eSf

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 5, 2023

Going back to November 7, Philly is 15-1 SU at home. Minus Embiid, James Harden (26 points) and Montrezl Harrell (19) were pacing the attack in the win over Indiana. They were among seven players who hit for double figures.

Bulls Fare Better Against East

While Chicago holds an overall losing record, against the East the Bulls are a better team. Chicago is 15-11 SU this season when facing Eastern Conference opposition.

Chicago ✈️ Philly pic.twitter.com/mRa7XYARaJ

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 5, 2023

Small forward DeMar DeRozan is shooting 50.5% and averaging 26.6 points for the Bulls. Shooting guard Zach LaVine is averaging 23.8 points over Chicago’s last 10 games.

Chicago vs Philadelphia Prediction

Interesting to note that this game is set for January 6. Chicago’s last win over Philadelphia was on March 6. The previous win by the Bulls at Philadelphia was on March 6.

Should you prefer data to omens, the Bulls are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games and 6-1-1 ATS in their past eight meetings with Eastern Conference clubs. In Chicago’s previous game the Bulls halted Brooklyn’s 12-game win streak.

Then again, the 76ers are 11-2 SU and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games. Philadelphia is 15-9 SU against Eastern clubs. The Sixers are the #2 defensive team in the East, allowing 108.7 points per game and 46.3 shooting from the field.

Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -4.5 (-115)