76ers vs. Bulls: Betting Odds, Game Notes & Prediction

Plan on tuning in to watch the 76ers and the Bulls battle it out? Here is all of the betting information you need!

On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers are back on their home court to host the Chicago Bulls.

Earlier in the week, the Sixers kicked off their slate with a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. After getting revenge against the Pelicans, Philadelphia picked up its second-straight win.

On Wednesday, the Sixers hosted the Indiana Pacers for the second time this season. Although the Sixers were on pace to pick up a comfortable victory against the Pacers, a late-game rally allowed the Pacers to tease a potential comeback victory.

The Sixers and the Pacers needed overtime to settle the results of their game on Wednesday night. With another win, the Sixers picked up their third-straight victory. After getting the day off on Thursday, the Sixers are back on the floor Friday night to take on the Chicago Bulls for the second time this season.

Earlier in the year, the 76ers met with the Bulls in Chicago. After engaging in a tight matchup, the Sixers picked up a win over Chicago, advancing to 1-0 in the regular season series against their Eastern Conference opponent.

Key Gate Notes

  • Sixers have won eight of their last ten games
  • At home, the Sixers are 16-5 this season
  • Philadelphia is on a three-game win streak
  • Sixers have won 14-straight games over the Bulls
  • Bulls are 6-4 over their last ten games
  • Bulls are 7-12 on the road this season
  • Chicago is 6-2-1 against the spread in the last nine games
  • The total has gone over in five of the Bulls’ last seven games
  • Sixers are 9-4 against the spread in the last 13 games
  • The total has gone over in six of the Sixers’ last seven games

Injury Report

76ers

Julian Champagnie - OUT

Joel Embiid - OUT

Louis King - OUT

Jaden Springer - OUT

Bulls 

Lonzo Ball - OUT

Carlin Jones - OUT

Marko Simonovic - OUT

Alex Caruso - QUESTIONABLE

Javonte Green - QUESTIONABLE

Game Odds

Spread: Sixers -4.5

Moneyline: PHI -175, CHI +145

Total O/U: 231.5

*All Odds are Provided by SI Sportsbook

Prediction

Spread: Sixers -4.5

Moneyline: PHI -175

Total O/U: OVER 231.5


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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA