Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/22/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Venue:  United Center, Chicago, IL

Where to Watch:  NBCS-CHI

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  76ers -3.5, Bulls +3.5; Over/Under:  222 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  76ers -3.5, Bulls +3.5; Over/Under:  221.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  76ers -3.5, Bulls +3.5; Over/Under:  222.5 points

Philadelphia 76ers:  48-23 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

Chicago Bulls:  34-37 (3rd place, Central Division)

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Philadelphia 76ers:  8-2 last 10

Chicago Bulls:  6-4 last 10

The 76ers are coming into this game with a 48-23 record overall and they are 22-12 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Chicago Bulls in their last game. Joel Embiid led the team in points in that game with 37 while Tyrese Maxey was next on the team with 22 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Joel Embiid led the team in rebounds with 16. They were 42.2% from the field, 27.8% from 3-point range, and 86.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.4 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 41-29-1 this season and their O/U record is 39-31-1.

The Bulls are coming into this game with a 34-37 record overall and they are 20-16 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Miami Heat, and the Philadelphia 76ers in their last game. Zach LaVine led the team in points in that game with 26 while DeMar DeRozan was next on the team with 25 points. Zach LaVine led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Nikola Vucevic led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 41.5% from the field, 21.2% from 3-point range, and 82.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.5 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 34-34-3 this season and their O/U record is 30-41.

The current betting odds have the 76ers listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The 76ers have been having a great season with their 48-23 record overall making them one of the best teams in the East and the entire NBA as they are also on the verge of clinching a playoff spot already. They have been a really good road team with their 22-12 road record and they are going to have some extra motivation to win this game after a very close loss to the Bulls in their last game. The Bulls haven't been nearly as good as the 76ers this season as the Bulls have a losing 34-37 record overall and they are only 20-16 in their home games too. They have a bit of momentum on their side with 3 wins in a row now but they haven't been a very consistent team all season and will struggle to win this game with the 76ers coming for their revenge here. The 76ers are also fighting for the number 1 seed in the East as they are only 3 games back so they are going to keep fighting here and come for their bounce back win against the Bulls. The best way to place a bet here is on the 76ers to cover the spread in this game.

76ers Bulls Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, March 22, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is 76ers 124 Bulls 117.

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Philadelphia 76ers: 21-8 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent. 11-5 ATS after scoring 105 points or less. 13-6 OVER as a road favorite. 

Chicago Bulls: 19-30 ATS as a home underdog. 11-21 ATS after playing a road game. 6-0 OVER after a win by 6 points or less.

Philadelphia 76ers:  P. Tucker (SF) Ques Wed - Ankle.

Chicago Bulls:  A. Caruso (SG) Ques Wed - Foot. L. Ball (PG) out for season - Knee.

“Joel is the MVP. I thought he was the MVP last year. But can we stop trying to put people down? All of them are great. We don’t need to put one down to elevate the rest.” - Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid after his team’s loss against the Bulls in their game on Monday.

“We have a bigger goal in mind. We’re fighting for our life every game. We’re just playing with that desperation right now.” - DeMar DeRozan after their win against the 76ers in their game on Monday.

PG James Harden

SG Tyrese Maxey

SF Tobias Harris 

PF P.J. Tucker

C Joel Embiid

PG Patrick Beverley

SG Alex Caruso

SF Zach LaVine

PF DeMar DeRozan 

C Nikola Vucevic

PPG: J. Embiid (33.6)

APG: J. Harden (10.8)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (10.3)

PPG: D. DeRozan (25.4)

APG: D. DeRozan (5.1)

Reb/G: N. Vucevic (11.3)

Coaches:

Philadelphia 76ers: Doc Rivers (3rd season)

Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (3rd season)