Bulls 76ers Betting Preview
United Center will feature a potential playoff matchup when the Bulls face the 76ers Monday as both teams try to pay off for bettors in NBA action.
Supporters of the 76ers have seen them go 43-29-1 ATS so far this season, while the Bulls are a money-making 46-25-1 ATS.
View Philadelphia vs Chicago Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
Bettors looking to back the visiting 76ers before tip-off in this one will find them as 10-point underdogs at shops such as Bodog (where they are offering a HUGE 100% BONUS , while the total sits at 192.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Bulls sit at No. 2 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the 76ers are at No. 9 on that chart. Math models have concluded that the Bulls will win this game 104-98.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Chicago's No. 20-ranked offense (98.5 PPG) against a 76ers defense that ranks No. 13 at 97.8 PPG. The Bulls have averaged 46% from the field per game, less than the 76ers have managed so far this season (46.2% on average).
In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the 76ers own the league's No. 15-rated mark, allowing 100.2 points per game when on the road. Chicago, on the other hand, rates No. 17 in home scoring.
Philadelphia was a 114-111 loser in its last match at home against the Kings. They failed to cover the 8.5–point spread as favorites, while the total score of 225 sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Philadelphia got 28 points from Jrue Holiday en route to a 114-111 loss against Sacramento on Sunday at Wells Fargo Center.
The Bulls were a 95-87 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Bucks. They covered the 5–point spread as favorites, while the total score (182) made winners of OVER bettors. Chicago got 30 points from Derrick Rose en route to a 95-87 victory over Milwaukee on Saturday at Bradley Center.
Philadelphia 76ers Trends:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2
Chicago Bulls Trends:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 9-1
After a win are 9-1
A few 76ers at Bulls trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chicago's last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Houston, Wednesday, March 30
Chicago at Minnesota, Wednesday, March 30