The Chicago Bulls (15-27) take on the Philadelphia 76ers (26-16) Friday at Wells Fargo Center with tip-off set for 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Bulls-76ers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Bulls at 76ers: Key injuries
Bulls
- SF Otto Porter Jr. (foot) out
- SF Lauri Markkanen (ankle) probable
- SF Chandler Hutchison (shoulder) questionable
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) out
- PG Ryan Arcidiacono (elbow) probable
- C Daniel Gafford (thumb) out
- PF Luke Kornet (thumb) probable
- PG Tomas Satoransky (ankle) probable
- SG Max Strus (knee) out
76ers
- C Joel Embiid (hand) out
Bulls at 76ers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
76ers 110, Bulls 102
Moneyline (ML)
The 76ERS (-304) are heavy moneyline favorites at home Friday despite losing six of their last nine games. Luckily for them, they will face a Bulls team also in a slump. Chicago has lost seven of its last nine games and is 7-13 on the road this season. Even without C Joel Embiid, take the 76ers on the moneyline over the Bulls.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The 76ERS (-7.5, -106) are three-basket favorites over the Bulls Friday night. Philadelphia has struggled against the spread as of late as they have failed to cover in five of their last seven games. Chicago hasn’t been much better, going 2-6-1 against the spread in their last nine contests. Expect this game to be close throughout but for the 76ers to cover the spread at home.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Eastern Conference matchup is set at 215.5, which feels just about the right. Both teams have offenses ranked outside of the top-20 and both squads have top-10 defenses. Without Embiid in the lineup, look for this to be a lower scoring game with the UNDER 215.5 (-115) hitting at Wells Fargo Center.
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