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The Philadelphia 76ers (2-4) visit the Chicago Bulls (3-3) at United Center, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 29, 2022. The 76ers are only 2.5-point favorites in the game. The over/under is 221.5 points for the matchup.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing the 76ers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the 76ers have -138 odds to pick up the win, while the Bulls are listed at +117 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 221.5 points.
76ers vs. Bulls Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBATV
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
76ers vs. Bulls Betting Trends
The 76ers have two wins against the spread in six games this season. Philadelphia has been chosen as the favorite in four games this year and has walked away with the win one time (25%) in those games. 76ers games this year have hit the over on two of six set point totals.
Against the spread, the Bulls are 4-2-0 this season. Chicago has gone 2-2 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games). The Bulls have gone over the point total 50% of the time this season (three of six games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
76ers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 5 | 27.6 | 10 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 6 | 24 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 3.3 |
| James Harden | 6 | 22.7 | 7.5 | 8.7 | 0.8 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Tobias Harris | 6 | 12.7 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 6 | 8.3 | 3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0 | 1.2 |
Bulls
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 6 | 26.2 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Zach LaVine | 3 | 23.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 3.7 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 6 | 16 | 10.7 | 2.8 | 0 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 6 | 12.5 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Andre Drummond | 6 | 9 | 10.2 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
76ers vs. Bulls Injury Report
76ers: Joel Embiid: Out (Injury Recovery)
Bulls: Zach LaVine: Out (Injury Management), Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia has been lifted by its defense, as it ranks fifth-best in the NBA by allowing only 107.5 points per game. It ranks 25th in the league in points scored (108.5 per contest).
Philadelphia ranks ninth in the NBA with 13.2 threes per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks ninth with a 38.3% shooting percentage from downtown. So far this year, the 76ers have taken 57.8% two-pointers, accounting for 66.2% of the team’s baskets. They have shot 42.2% three-pointers (33.8% of the team’s baskets).
What you need to know about the Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 17th in the league in points scored (113.3 per game) and 15th in points conceded (113).
With 10.3 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 36.5% from downtown, Chicago is 25th and 14th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories. The Bulls take 67.9% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 32.1% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 74.2% of the Bulls’ baskets are 2-pointers, and 25.8% are 3-pointers.
76ers vs. Bulls Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this game is the 76ers, and we project that 76ers will cover the spread (76ers -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 221.5 points.
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