Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 8, 2024

There are 12 games scheduled for Sunday, including an afternoon clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls. It's their first matchup of the season, with Joel Embiid possibly returning from injury. Embiid has only played four games this season and has averaged just 19.8 points per game.

Philly improved to 6-15 for the season after beating the Orlando Magic on Friday. They have been ravaged by injuries, which has led to a terrible start. Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have missed games this season already due to knee and hamstring issues, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Bulls have been inconsistent with a record of 10-14 for the season and 5-5 in their last 10 games. They recently came up short against the struggling Indiana Pacers at home. They have one more game at the United Center following Sunday's game.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Game Details and Odds

The 76ers-Bulls game is scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. EST tipoff at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. It will be televised locally on NBC Sports Philadelphia and the Chicago Sports Network.

Fans can also live stream the game on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are paid subscriptions.

Moneyline: 76ers (-110) vs. Bulls (-110)

Spread: 76ers +1 (-115) vs. Bulls -1 (-105)

Total (O/U): 76ers o231 (-110) vs. Bulls u231 (-110)

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips

Joel Embiid has an over/under of 24.5 points for tonight's game. He'll likely be on a minutes restriction, so he might not be able to reach 25 points. He has also struggled with his shot in the four games he has played this season. Bet on him to go under 24.5 points.

Nikola Vucevic is listed as probable, so monitor his status ahead of tip-off. Vucevic is averaging 21.3 points per game and is favored to go under 18.5 points. He has scored at least 19 points in three of his last four games. Take the risk and place your money on him to go over 18.5 points.

Zach LaVine has stayed relatively healthy this season and is coming off a 32-point performance. LaVine has an over/under of 21.5 points and is favored to score less than 22 points. While he's more likely to go under, take the risk and bet on him to continue his hot shooting.

Coby White has an over/under of 17.5 points, which is lower than his season average of 18.3 PPG. White had 19 points in his return from an ankle injury, but was scoring under 17.5 points in three of his last four games before the sprained ankle. Bet on him to score less than 18 points.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction

There are no current favorites between the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls. Joel Embiid's return could boost the Sixers and possibly swing the odds to them. Nevertheless, the Bulls can be good on certain nights so it's really a toss-up.

The prediction is a narrow win for the Bulls, with the Sixers covering the spread and the total going over 231 points.