Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
At 8:00 ET, the 76ers (+138) will take on the Bulls (-163) in a Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls are favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 231.5.
This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on NBCS.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls -3.5
This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-107 in favor of the Bulls.
- Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 16 threes.
Are the 76ers Ready for a Win at Chicago?
The 76ers improved to 16-27 this season with a 132-129 win over the Cavaliers on Friday. Philadelphia, who were +9 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 261 points went well over the 229.5-point line.
After leading 39-33 after the 1st quarter, the 76ers fell behind after a 34-25 2nd quarter by the Cavaliers. Philadelphia regained control with a 13-0 run, turning a 116-111 deficit into a 124-116 lead, and held on by edging Cleveland 34-33 in the 4th quarter.
In their win over the Cavaliers, the 76ers shot 50.6% from the field and hit 21 threes at a 53.8% clip. Paul George led the way with 30 points, including 14 in the 3rd quarter, and knocked down 6 threes at 54.5%.
Tyrese Maxey added 29 points, with 14 coming in the opening quarter. Kelly Oubre contributed 22 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.
Even with a shaky defensive performance, the 76ers managed to pull off a win against the Cavaliers, giving up 129 points on Friday. Philadelphia allowed 33 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters and 34 in the 2nd, but they tightened up a bit in the 3rd, allowing 29 points.
The 76ers struggled to contain Cleveland’s shooters, who hit 25 threes at a 48% clip. Overall, the Cavaliers shot 50% from the field. Philadelphia sent Cleveland to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. The 76ers gave up 10 offensive rebounds but recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.
Do the Bulls Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Bulls fell to 19-26 on the season after a 131-106 road loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Chicago, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 237.5 exceeded the 232.5-point line.
Chicago led 33-30 after the 1st quarter but lost momentum after a 10-0 Warriors run in the 2nd quarter. The Bulls were outscored 31-16 in the 3rd quarter and 37-26 in the 4th as they couldn’t close the gap.
In Thursday’s loss to the Warriors, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 39.1% from the field. Despite their shooting woes, they connected on 16 threes, hitting 40% from beyond the arc.
Zach LaVine led the way with 24 points, including 14 in the 2nd quarter. Josh Giddey added 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 13 points, scoring 8 in the opening period.
Defensively, the Bulls struggled against the Warriors, allowing 131 points in the loss. Chicago gave up at least 30 points in each quarter, including 37 in the 4th. Golden State shot 45% from the field.
The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Warriors hitting 25 threes at a 43% clip. Chicago sent Golden State to the line 14 times, where they made all their free throws. The Bulls finished with 32 defensive rebounds, but allowed 15 offensive boards.