Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/06/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Friday, January 6, 2023

Venue:  Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

Where to Watch:  NBCS-CHI

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Bulls +4.5, 76ers -4.5; Over/Under:  224.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Bulls +4.5, 76ers -4.5; Over/Under:  224.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Bulls +4.5, 76ers -4.5; Over/Under:  224.5 points

 

Chicago Bulls:  17-21 (4th place, Central Division)

Philadelphia 76ers:  23-14 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)

 

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Chicago Bulls:  6-4 last 10

Philadelphia 76ers:  8-2 last 10

 

The Bulls are coming into this game with a 17-21 record overall and they are 7-12 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Brooklyn Nets in their last game. Patrick Williams and DeMar DeRozan each led the team in points in that game with 22 while Nikola Vucevic was next on the team with 21 points. Goran Dragić led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Nikola Vucevic led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 53.1% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 93.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.5 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 18-18-2 this season and their O/U record is 18-20.

 

 

 

The 76ers are coming into this game with a 23-14 record overall and they are 16-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Indiana Pacers in their last game. James Harden led the team in points in that game with 26 while Tobias Harris, De'Anthony Melton, and Montrezl Harrell each were next on the team with 19 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Tobias Harris led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 49% from the field, 38.9% from 3-point range, and 86.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 108.7 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 21-15-1 this season and their O/U record is 21-16.

The current betting odds have the 76ers listed as a 4.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The 76ers have been very good this year with a 23-14 record overall and they are one of the better teams in the east right now too. They have been crushing teams at home this year with a 16-5 home record and have won 3 games in a row coming into this one as they are getting very hot. The Bulls haven't really been that good in their games this year as they have been struggling to get wins and are even under .500 for the season. They have also been terrible in their road games with a 7-12 road record this season, and this is also a bit of a letdown spot for them after beating the Nets who are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now and ending their 12 game win streak. The 76ers are a very good team and they have been a lot better at home in their games lately as they look to climb the standings in the East and prove they are the best team in such a competitive division. The best way to place a bet here is on the 76ers to cover the spread in this game.

 

Bulls 76ers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, January 6, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is 76ers 116 Bulls 107.

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Chicago Bulls: 3-6 ATS after 3 straight games where they made 47% of their shots or better. 30-14 UNDER against Atlantic division opponents. 34-25 UNDER revenging a same season loss vs opponent.

Philadelphia 76ers: 17-9 ATS as a favorite. 15-6 ATS in home games. 13-5 UNDER off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite.

 

 

Chicago Bulls:  A. Caruso (SG) day-to-day - Ankle. D. Terry (SF) Ques Wed - Knee. D. Jones Jr. (SF) Ques Wed - Eye. T. Bradley (C) Ques Wed - Personal. J. Green (SG) Out Wed - Knee. A. Drummond (C) Prob Wed - Shoulder. L. Ball (PG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

Philadelphia 76ers:  J. Embiid (C) Ques Fri - Foot.

 

 

 

“I totally trust Zach, and I have no problem with Zach with the ball in his hands and no problem with Zach shooting the ball at the end of games. But I think everyone would agree with what DeMar has done at the end of games has been very powerful.” - Billy Donovan after his team’s win against the Nets in their game on Wednesday.

 

 

“It was one of those games that was almost out of control with the way everyone was playing.” - Doc Rivers after his team’s win against the Pacers in their game on Wednesday.

 

 

 

PG Ayo Dosunmu

SG Zach LaVine

SF DeMar DeRozan 

PF Patrick Williams

C Nikola Vucevic

 

PG James Harden

SG De'Anthony Melton

SF Tobias Harris

PF P.J. Tucker

C Joel Embiid

 

 

PPG: D. DeRozan (26.6)

APG: D. DeRozan (4.9)

Reb/G: N. Vucevic (10.5)

 

PPG: J. Embiid (33.5)

APG: J. Harden (10.8)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (9.8)

 

Coaches:

Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (3rd season)

Philadelphia 76ers: Doc Rivers (3rd season)