76ers vs Bulls Player Props: Best Bets for Maxey Points & Vucevic Rebounds

• This Philadelphia 76ers visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Dec. 26, and a couple player pros stand out
• Tyrese Maxey’s is set to feast on a Bulls team that surrenders a league-worst 123.0 points per contest
• See my favorite 76ers vs Bulls player props to bet today

Injury concerns abound when the Philadelphia 76ers (16-12, 7-4 away, 17-11 ATS, 14-14 O/U) visit the Chicago Bulls (14-15, 7-6 home, 15-14 ATS, 14-15 O/U) on Thursday night at 7:30 pm ET at the United Center.

Missing Kelly Oubre Jr (16.8 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.3 APG) and Trendon Watford (8.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.6 APG), the 76ers could also be without Joel Embiid (21.0 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 2.9 APG), VJ Edgecomb (16.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 4.0 APG), Quentin Grimes (15.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 4.4 APG), and Dominik Barlow (9.1 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.8 APG). Embiid is battling omnipresent knee issues, while the latter three are dealing with an illness that’s swept through the Philly locker room. Only two of the Sixers top-eight scorers don’t have an injury designation (Tyrese Maxey, Paul George).

The game presents several exploitable angles in the player prop market, where elite scorers meet vulnerable defenses. Bettors can watch the game on Amazon Prime Video or NBCS-PH.

PHI 76ers vs CHI Bulls Player-Prop Lines & Odds

Current prop lines assume Embiid will play, creating inevitable line movement if he’s ruled out. His absence would significantly boost Nikola Vucevic’s ceiling while improving offensive opportunities for Josh Giddey and Coby White against a compromised interior defense. Monitor injury reports closely.

NBA player props as of 11:04 am ET at BetMGM and DraftKings Sportsbook. See the full list of DraftKings legal states.

Notable Line Movement

Coby White Points (22.5): Sharp money has pushed White’s scoring total upward from the 21.5 opening at BetMGM. The market consensus settling at 22.5 suggests confidence in his ability to maintain consistent production, even against Philadelphia’s improved perimeter defense. The under currently carries -119 juice, indicating some skepticism about the elevated number.

Nikola Vucevic Points + Rebounds (23.5): MGM’s opening total of 24.5 reflects the challenging interior matchup against Joel Embiid. This full-point movement suggests the market is pricing in a tougher night for Chicago’s center, particularly on the offensive glass where Embiid’s presence looms large.

Josh Giddey Triple-Double Props: His Points + Rebounds + Assists total has stabilized at 36.5 after opening at 37.5, with the under favored at -123. While Giddey’s recent triple-double surge is impressive (eight in the last two months), oddsmakers are betting on regression against Philadelphia’s improved defensive schemes.

Best 76ers vs Bulls Player-Prop Bets & Predictions

Two standout prop opportunities emerge from this matchup, targeting specific team weaknesses that create advantageous betting spots.

Best Bet #1: Nikola Vucevic Over 8.5 Rebounds (-115) at BetMGM

This selection directly exploits Philadelphia’s offensive inefficiency, as their 45.0% field-goal percentage (27th out of 30 NBA teams) creates abundant rebounding opportunities. Vucevic’s home-court dominance makes this line particularly attractive.

Vucevic averages 9.5 rebounds per game at the United Center across 13 contests this season, a full rebound above his prop line. His 6.8 defensive rebounds per game at home demonstrates consistent production cleaning the glass.

Vucevic has cleared 8.5 rebounds in 8 of 13 games (61.5%) at the United Center, well above the threshold for profitable prop betting. Philadelphia’s missed shots directly correlate to is rebounding opportunities, creating a sustainable edge.

Best Bet: Tyrese Maxey Over 28.5 Points (-114) at FanDuel

Chicago’s defensive struggles create an ideal environment for Maxey’s high-volume approach. Chicago’s 123.0 points allowed per game ranks third-worst in the NBA, while their 117.6 Defensive Rating (23rd) confirms consistent lapses.

Maxey’s 30.0% usage rate generates 22.9 field-goal attempts per game, perfectly positioning the high-volume shooter to exploit Chicago’s generous defense. His season average of 31.0 points per game sits comfortably above this prop line.

Recent Form: Over his last eight games, Maxey has averaged 29.4 points while shooting efficiently against similar defensive profiles. Chicago allows opponents 94.0 field-goal attempts per game, indicating he’ll have ample opportunities to reach this total.