Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia-76ers Picks and Predictions December 8th 2024

Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia-76ers December 8th 2024

At 1:00 ET, the 76ers (-109) will take on the Bulls (-110) in a Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 233 points.

Chicago (-1) is 10th in the Eastern Conference, while Philadelphia is 13th. The game will be played at the United Center in Chicago.

76ers vs. Bulls Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls
• Where: Chicago at United Center
• Date: Sunday, December 8th
• Betting Odds CHI -1, PHI -109 | CHI -110 O/U 233

The 76ers Can Win If…

Philadelphia improved to 6-15 on the season with a 102-94 win over the Magic on Friday. The 76ers were +3 point underdogs heading into the game but covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 196, falling short of the 209-point O/U line.

A key moment in the game was a 12-0 run by the 76ers, which took the score from 27-25 to 37-27. Philadelphia held Orlando to just 14 points in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th quarter with a 71-59 lead. Although Orlando outscored them 35-31 in the final quarter, the 76ers held on for the win.

Paul George led the 76ers with 21 points and 9 assists in their win over the Magic, shooting 42.1% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 28.6%. Kenyon Martin Jr. added 20 points, shooting 90% from the field.

Philadelphia made just 7 threes as a team, shooting 26.9% from beyond the arc, but connected on 48.1% of their field goals overall. George and Guerschon Yabusele each scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Tyrese Maxey added 5 of his 16 points in the final period.

The 76ers put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Magic to 94 points despite a 35-point 4th quarter. Philadelphia’s defense was particularly effective in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 14 and 18 points, respectively.

Orlando shot 42% from the field, including 28% from three-point range, where they made 13 threes. The Magic also went 15/17 from the free-throw line. The 76ers gave up 8 offensive rebounds but came away with 11 steals.

• Although Philadelphia has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 105 points per game in these games.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
• Over their last three games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.

The Bulls Can Win If…

Chicago’s season record fell to 10-14 after a 132-123 home loss to the Pacers on Friday. The Bulls, who were +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by nine points. The game’s total of 255 points exceeded the O/U line of 248.5 by 6.5 points.

After leading 35-31 in the 1st quarter, the Bulls were outscored 36-19 in the 2nd. They bounced back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 39-36, but entered the 4th down 103-93. Chicago edged out Indiana 30-29 in the final quarter but couldn’t close the gap.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 32 points and 5 threes in their loss to the Pacers, shooting 54.5% from the field and 55.6% from deep. Coby White added 19 points, hitting 4 threes despite shooting 36.8% overall, while Ayo Dosunmu contributed 15 points, connecting on 3 threes at a 60% rate.

As a team, the Bulls made 21 threes, shooting 42% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. LaVine scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while White added 9 points in the 4th.

The Bulls struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 132 points to the Pacers, who shot 56% from the field. Chicago allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in both the 2nd and 3rd, before holding Indiana to 29 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 18 threes, shooting 60%. The Bulls sent Indiana to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws. Chicago finished with 30 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 6 blocks.

• In their last three home games, Chicago has averaged 128 points per game while allowing 121. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Chicago has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
• In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1, the 76ers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 233, and our model projects the 76ers and Bulls to reach a combined total of 289 points. Our bet is on taking the over.