Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/23
Planning on watching today’s Bulls and 76ers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the 76ers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 228.5 points, with the 76ers being the favored team playing at home against the Bulls.
CHICAGO BULLS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +11
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 18th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-110 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.6% and knocking down 13 threes.
Can Chicago Grab a Win on the Road?
Coming into today’s game vs. the 76ers, the Bulls are 10-17 this season and are hoping to get back to .500. When playing on the road, the Bulls are 3-10 this season compared to a 7-7 record at home.
Chicago has an overall ATS record of 13-14 for the season so far. During this season, Chicago has a 4-6 record against the spread as favorites and 9-8 as underdogs.
Chicago is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 116 points versus the Heat. This output is higher than their season-average of 109.9 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 22.5 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Coby White also maintains a PPG average of 17.3 heading into game.
In terms of defense, Bulls is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 113.6 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Bulls are causing 11.5 turnovers per game, ranking 1st in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 21st in rejections, averaging 4.6 blocked shots each game.
Will Philadelphia Come Through as Home Favorites?
With an overall record of 18-7, the 76ers are looking to build on their six game winning streak. They are currently 2nd in the Atlantic division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
The 76ers have successfully covered the spread in their last seven games and hold an overall ATS record of 19-6. This season, Philadelphia has a 16-4 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 3-2 when playing as underdogs.
In their latest game, the 76ers offense put up 135 points against the Hornets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 60.2% and made 14 threes. The top scorer for the 76ers was Joel Embiid with 42 points, while Tyrese Maxey also added 21 to the scoreboard.
In the current season, the 76ers defense has excelled, sitting 7th in the NBA by allowing 111.0 points per game.
Inside the arc, the 76ers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.2% and 34.1% from three-point territory.