Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 06, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The 76ers (23-14) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (17-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Friday, January 6, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-PH & NBCS-CHI

The Chicago Bulls visit Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Philadelphia.

The 76ers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Bulls vs 76ers Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 18-19 against the spread, while the 76ers are 22-15 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. 76ers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+4.5 -115O 231.5 -105+145
Philadelphia 76ers -4.5 -105U 231.5 -105-175

76ers vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the 76ers will win Friday‘s game with 61.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the 76ers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and 76ers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 47 games (+12.58 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 42 of their last 69 games (+12.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 14 of their last 22 away games (+10.34 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 66 games (+10.31 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 1Q Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.05 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 4Q Spread in 46 of their last 73 games (+16.92 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 16 games at home (+15.65 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 47 of their last 73 games (+15.21 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 16 games at home (+11.80 Units / 67% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 46 games at home (+11.25 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 18-19 (-2.9 Units / -6.94% ROI).

  • 17-21 against the Moneyline (-3.25 Units / -6.25% ROI)
  • 18-20 against the Over for game total points (-4 Units / -9.57% ROI)
  • 20-18 against the Under for game total points (+0.2 Units / 0.48% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 22-15 (+5.45 Units / 13.37% ROI).

  • 23-14 against the Moneyline (-2.3 Units / -2.93% ROI)
  • 20-17 against the Over for game total points (+1.3 Units / 3.19% ROI)
  • 17-20 against the Under for game total points (-5 Units / -12.29% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 90 games (-22.30 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 74 games (-20.95 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 32 of their last 67 games (-18.27 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 55 games (-17.72 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 14 of their last 43 games (-17.36 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 79 games (-28.94 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 65 games (-28.65 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 87 games (-27.20 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 75 games (-26.06 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 79 games (-24.48 Units / -28% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

Philadelphia 76ers: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The 76ers are 16-4 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The 76ers are 54-10 (.844) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .731

The 76ers are 19-9 (.679) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .507

The 76ers are 31-24 (.564) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

Injury Report: 76ers vs. BullsFriday‘s Game, Jan. 6

  • Joel Embiid (76ers): The 76ers have listed Embiid as OUT for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Bulls.
  • Alex Caruso (Bulls): The Bulls have listed Caruso as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the 76ers.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): The Bulls have listed Green as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the 76ers.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have a 30% free throw rate (2,035 free throw attempts/6,840 field goal attempts) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers have a 28% free throw rate (2,221 free throw attempts/7,814 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers have averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (105 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

The 76ers have 24.4 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 5.3 blocks per game (497 blocks/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The 76ers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (494 blocks/83 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The 76ers have averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (441 rebounds/14 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The 76ers have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (447 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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