The Philadelphia 76ers (6-15) travel to face off against the Chicago Bulls (10-14) on Sunday, December 8th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on NBCS. The 76ers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bulls are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bulls. Tip-off is set for 1:00 ET.

76ers vs Bulls

The 76ers Are Coming Off A Win

The 76ers improved to 6-15 on the season with a 102-94 win over the Magic on Friday. Philadelphia, who were +3 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 196, falling short of the 209 O/U line.

A 12-0 run by the 76ers turned the game in their favor, as they took the score from 27-25 to 37-27. They held the Magic to 14 points in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th with a 71-59 lead. Despite Orlando’s 35-point effort in the final quarter, the 76ers held on for the win.

The Bulls Are Coming Off A Win

The Bulls fell to 10-14 on the season following a 132-123 home loss to the Pacers on Friday. Chicago, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 255, surpassing the O/U line of 248.5 by 6.5 points.

After leading 35-31 at the end of the 1st quarter, Chicago struggled in the 2nd, scoring just 19 points while allowing 36. They tried to rally in the 3rd, outscoring Indiana 39-36, but entered the 4th down 103-93. Despite a 30-29 edge in the final quarter, the Bulls couldn’t complete the comeback.

76ers Offense Breakdown

Paul George’s 21 points and 9 assists led the 76ers to a win over the Magic, with Kenyon Martin Jr. adding 20 points on 90% shooting. Tyrese Maxey and Guerschon Yabusele each contributed 16 points, with Yabusele scoring 9 in the 4th quarter.

Philadelphia struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 26.9% rate, but shot 48.1% overall. George added 9 points in the final period, while Martin scored 10 points in the 1st quarter.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 32 points and 5 threes in their loss to the Pacers, shooting 54.5% from the field. Coby White added 19 points, though he shot just 36.8%, and connected on 4 threes.

Chicago made 21 threes at a 42% clip, with Ayo Dosunmu hitting 3 threes on 60% shooting and finishing with 15 points. LaVine scored 16 of his 32 points in the 3rd quarter, while White added 9 points in the 4th.

76ers Team Defense

The 76ers put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Magic to just 94 points on 42% shooting. Philadelphia was especially effective in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing only 14 and 18 points, respectively. Despite a 35-point 4th quarter from Orlando, the 76ers’ defense did enough to secure the win.

Philadelphia limited the Magic’s three-point shooting, allowing just 13 made threes on 28% shooting. The 76ers also sent Orlando to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 15. Defensively, the 76ers recorded 11 steals but didn’t register any blocks.

Bulls Team Defense

The 76ers put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Magic to just 94 points. Philadelphia was especially effective in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they allowed only 14 and 18 points, respectively. Even though they gave up 35 points in the 4th, the 76ers’ defense still managed to limit Orlando to 42% shooting from the field.

Philadelphia also did a good job defending the three-point line, with the Magic hitting just 13 threes at a 28% clip. The 76ers sent Orlando to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 15. On the boards, Philadelphia allowed 8 offensive rebounds while recording 11 steals in the game.

76ers vs Bulls Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 105 points per game in this stretch.
• Through their last ten home games, Chicago has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 119 points per game.
• As the betting underdog, the 76ers have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Chicago has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.

76ers vs Bulls Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1, the 76ers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 233, and our model projects the 76ers and Bulls to reach a combined total of 289 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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