With two straight wins the Chicago Bulls are coming into this game with some momentum, but they’re in for a tough one against the Eastern Conference leading Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia opened as a nine point favourite to win on the NBA odds.

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The Bulls have struggled against Philly in the last few years.  Chicago has only managed one win in their last seven games against the Sixers and have lost five straight games in the City of Brotherly Love.  The Bulls are 15-11-1 against the spread, only covering five times at home, but still managing to cover 10 times on the road.

Games between these two teams have typically been high scoring as they have hit the Over in 14 of the last 20 meetings.  Philly has been great at home recently.  The Sixers have won seven of their last eight home games and are 14-12-2 ATS overall this season.

Chicago Bulls

After a tough start to the season the Bulls are coming into this game with some momentum, having won their last two games.  Chicago last played in a tight 105-102 win over Detroit on Wednesday after trailing by as much as 25 points in the second quarter.  Zach LaVine once again led the Bulls, posting a game-high 37 points to go along with five rebounds and five assists.  LaVine has easily been Chicago’s best offensive player this season.  The former Slam Dunk Contest winner is averaging a team-high 28.5 points per game, 5.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists.

Lauri Markkanen has been Chicago’s second best player this season, but the Bulls will be forced to play without the Finnish power forward for at least two more weeks due to an injured shoulder.  Markkanen is averaging 19.1 points per game and 6.1 rebounds through 14 games.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Sixers could be without Ben Simmons for a second straight game after he sat out Wednesday’s 118-113 win over Houston.  Simmons is currently listed as doubtful due to a stomach infection.  In Simmons’ absence on Wednesday, Joel Embiid led Philadelphia with a game-high 31 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists.  Embiid leads the team in average points per game (29.7), rebounds (10.8) and blocks (1.2).  Simmons, who is averaging 15.2 points per game, leads the team in assists (8.0) and steals (1.7).

Despite losing three of their last four games, Philly is still hanging on to top spot in the Eastern Conference.  The Sixers are no stranger to injury issues this season, but games with Embiid in the lineup seem to make up for other missing key players.  Joining Allen Iverson, Wilt Chamberlain and Charles Barkley, Embiid is just the fourth player in 76ers history to hit 25 points or more in 10 straight games.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bulls vs. 76ers?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 27.43
Assists	Zach LaVine 4.86
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.54
FG%	Thaddeus Young 55.9
Steals	Thaddeus Young 1.09
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 0.77

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.45
Assists	Ben Simmons 6.91
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.57
FG%	Dwight Howard 58.7
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.62
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.35

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.09
Assists	Ben Simmons 8.83
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.55
FG%	Ben Simmons 62.1
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.33
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.45

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

76ers Team Leaders

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 27.43
Assists	Zach LaVine 4.86
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.54
FG%	Thaddeus Young 55.9
Steals	Thaddeus Young 1.09
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 0.77

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.45
Assists	Ben Simmons 6.91
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.57
FG%	Dwight Howard 58.7
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.62
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.35

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.09
Assists	Ben Simmons 8.83
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.55
FG%	Ben Simmons 62.1
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.33
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.45

Injuries

Chicago

Nikola Vucevic (C)

Out Sun Rest - 16 / 05 / 21

Tomas Satoransky (SG)

Out Sun Ankle - 14 / 05 / 21

Tomas Satoransky (SG)

Ques Thurs Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21

Daniel Theis (PF)

Out Sun Hip - 12 / 05 / 21

Daniel Theis (PF)

Ques Tues Hip - 09 / 05 / 21

Cristiano Felicio (PF)

Ques Mon Illness - 01 / 05 / 21

Lauri Markkanen (PF)

Ques Sat Illness - 01 / 05 / 21

Nikola Vucevic (C)

Prob Thurs Leg - 01 / 05 / 21

Nikola Vucevic (C)

Prob Fri Hip - 29 / 04 / 21

Patrick Williams (SF)

Prob Sat Heel - 23 / 04 / 21

Philadelphia

Danny Green (SG)

Late June Calf - 11 / 06 / 21

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21

George Hill (PG)

Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 06 / 21

Tobias Harris (SF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21

Seth Curry (SG)

Ques Wed Hand - 24 / 05 / 21

Tobias Harris (SF)

Ques Sun Rest - 16 / 05 / 21

Furkan Korkmaz (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21

Shake Milton (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 05 / 21

Danny Green (SG)

Ques Sun Hip - 15 / 05 / 21

Injuries

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Nikola Vucevic (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 16 / 05 / 21	0-1	0-1	+ -
Vucevic will not be in the lineup on Sunday versus the Bucks, as he will be given a day of rest.
Tomas Satoransky (SG)	Out Sun	Ankle - 14 / 05 / 21	1-1	0-2	+ -
Satoransky was held out of the last contest due to a left ankle sprain, and he will not face the Bucks on Sunday.
Tomas Satoransky (SG)	Ques Thurs	Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21	1-2	0-3	+ -
Satoransky is bothered by a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will line up against the Raptors on Thursday.
Daniel Theis (PF)	Out Sun	Hip - 12 / 05 / 21	1-2	0-3	+ -
Theis has missed the previous two games due to a right hip contusion, and he will not be available for Sunday's matchup with the Bucks.
Daniel Theis (PF)	Ques Tues	Hip - 09 / 05 / 21	3-2	0-5	+ -
Theis sat out the last game tending to a right hip contusion, and it is unclear if he will take the court to battle the Nets on Tuesday.
Cristiano Felicio (PF)	Ques Mon	Illness - 01 / 05 / 21	4-6	0-10	+ -
Felicio sat out the last game nursing an illness, and it is unclear if he will be in the lineup versus the 76ers on Monday.
Lauri Markkanen (PF)	Ques Sat	Illness - 01 / 05 / 21	4-6	0-10	+ -
Markkanen is ailing from an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Hawks on Saturday.
Nikola Vucevic (C)	Prob Thurs	Leg - 01 / 05 / 21	4-6	0-10	+ -
Vucevic has missed the last two games due to an adductor injury, but it is anticipated that he will be available versus the Hornets on Thursday.
Nikola Vucevic (C)	Prob Fri	Hip - 29 / 04 / 21	4-6	0-10	+ -
Vucevic is dealing with right adductor tightness, but he is likely to face the Bucks on Friday.
Patrick Williams (SF)	Prob Sat	Heel - 23 / 04 / 21	6-8	3-11	+ -
Williams is battling left heel soreness, but he is projected to take the court for Saturday's tilt with the Heat.

Philadelphia

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Danny Green (SG)	Late June	Calf - 11 / 06 / 21	3-2	1-4	+ -
Green has a right calf strain, and he will be sidelined for two to three weeks.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21	4-4	4-4	+ -
Curry is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is likely to be in the lineup versus the Wizards for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
George Hill (PG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 01 / 06 / 21	4-4	4-4	+ -
Hill is battling a left knee contusion, but he is projected to be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards.
Tobias Harris (SF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21	6-4	5-5	+ -
Harris is expected to line up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards despite an ankle injury.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21	6-4	5-5	+ -
Curry is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG)	Ques Wed	Hand - 24 / 05 / 21	6-5	6-5	+ -
Curry is tending to a hand injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Wizards in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Tobias Harris (SF)	Ques Sun	Rest - 16 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Harris is dealing with right knee recovery, and he will receive a day of rest on Sunday versus the Magic.
Furkan Korkmaz (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Korkmaz is projected to take on the Magic on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain.
Shake Milton (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 15 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Milton is managing right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Magic.
Danny Green (SG)	Ques Sun	Hip - 15 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Green is dealing with a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards.