Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, NBA Odds
The Bulls closed out 2023 with a decisive 105-92 home victory over the Sixers on Saturday, and have climbed into the NBA playoff picture while winning five of their past seven games overall. With Saturday’s loss, the 76ers have lost two of four, but have won six of seven on home, with their lone defeat coming at the hands of the Bulls on December 18.
The 76ers’ recent struggles against Chicago has not diminished their position on the Tuesday NBA odds, where they are perched as strong 10.5-point favourites. The Bulls are pegged as an intriguing +400 bet on the NBA moneyline to claim their fifth outright victory in six dates with Philadelphia, and the total is listed at 223.5.
Bulls vs. 76ers NBA Betting Odds
The Bulls have defied the oddsmakers during their recent surge, with four of their past six straight up victories coming while pegged as betting underdogs. However, Chicago still has work to do to overcome their struggles on the road this season. The Bulls have failed to record consecutive SU victories during their current 3-2 SU run, and their overall 4-10 SU road record this season tops only Houston among teams currently in the NBA playoff picture. This club has still managed to exceed low expectations when playing away from United Center, cover the spread in five straight outings, and enjoy a 6-3 ATS run over their past nine while pegged as double-digit road underdogs.
Saturday’s 105-2 loss in Chicago marked the Sixers’ lowest scoring effort so far this season. Overall, Philadelphia has averaged just 104.3 points per game over its past four dates with the Bulls. That contrasts with what has otherwise been a dominant 76ers attack, which ranks fourth overall in the Association, and has piled up 126.1 points per game during a 6-1 run at home.
Chicago Bulls
The Bulls have managed to excel despite missing Zach Lavine and Nikola Vucevic, both of whom remain sidelined with injuries. Veteran DeMar DeRozan has powered the attack, averaging 23.2 points while leading the team in scoring in four of the past six games. Another veteran, Andre Drummond, has been a monster under the bucket. The 30-year-old recorded 23 rebounds in Saturday’s win over Philadelphia, and has now averaged 21.3 boards over the past three games.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers should get a huge lift from Joel Embiid’s return to the lineup on Tuesday night. The reigning NBA MVP has missed the last four games due to an ankle injury, but has been removed from the club’s injury report ahead of Tuesday’s contest. The 76ers have seen their offensive production diminish during Embiid’s absence, averaging just 112 points per game. In Embiid’s absence, Tyrese Maxey has picked up the slack. Maxey has led the squad in scoring in each of the past three games, and averaged 33 points per game over his past three home appearances.