| MATCHUP | Philadelphia 76ers | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-12 | 14-15 |
| Spread | -1.5 100 | +1.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | -108 | -112 |
| Total | Over 239.5 (-108) | Under 239.5 (-112) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Friday, December 26, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Mavs, lost to the Nets, and they play the Thunder next. The 76ers have won 7 of their last 11 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.6 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 31 points and 6.9 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 21 points and 6.6 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Paul George is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Cavs and Hawks, and they play the Bucks next. The Bulls have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 119.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 123 points on 48 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 21.4 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Josh Giddey is averaging 20 points and 9.1 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The 76ers have lost eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six games as home favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have won four of the Bulls’ last five games at United Center.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last six games at United Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last seven Friday games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent points per game this season (123.0).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (5.8).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (71.4%).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (21.4%).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue.
The 76ers will be without Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford. Quentin Grimes, Dominick Barlow, VJ Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid are questionable.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The 76ers have been profitable this season with a 17-10-1 ATS record, but it’s hard to figure them out night to night with so many players in and out of the lineup. There are so many players listed as questionable, I can’t get a proper read on this club until closer to tip. That’s why I’m leaning Bulls and the small number at home. It also doesn’t hurt that the Bulls are winning again and playing with confidence. The Bulls have won 3 straight games against the 76ers, includes a two-point win back in November. Give me the Bulls.