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Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview Odds, Tips and Prediction
Date: Monday 24th February 2025 Start time: 7 pm local time (Midnight am BST) Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Last meeting: October 28th 2024, Denver Nuggets 127-102 Los Angeles Lakers The Chicago Bulls are on the road and travel east to face off with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
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The Chicago Bulls are on the road and travel east to face off with the Philadelphia 76ers. Both teams are placed right after one another in the Eastern Conference, with the Chicago Bulls the 10th seed and the Philadelphia 76ers only 1.5 games behind. This matchup is expected to be an important game to see whether either team can make the play-in after the regular season. Who will prevail?
Read on as SportsBoom has you covered with this detailed preview, as we provide you with exclusive insights into both teams, their head-to-head history, describing key players and sharing our value bets.
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Chicago Bulls: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.33%
Philadelphia 76ers: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.23%
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Head-to-Head Record
The first regular-season game contested between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls was in 1966, nearly 60 years ago. 246 regular-season games have occurred since then, yet this matchup is very close in the head-to-head. The 76ers come out on top, winning 136 games, whereas the Bulls have won 110 overall.
In recent times, the 76ers have dominated this fixture. From the 2018/19 NBA season to the start of the 2022/23 season, the 76ers went on a 12-game unbeaten streak. This achievement is impressive given the league’s competitiveness. The organization are now on another winning streak, producing three wins in a row as of late.
Last Five Matches
| Season | Date | Result |
| 2024/25 Season | January 25, 2025 | Philadelphia 76ers 109-97 Chicago Bulls |
| 2024/25 Season | December 8, 2024 | Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 Chicago Bulls |
| 2023/24 Season | January 2, 2024 | Philadelphia 76ers 110-97 Chicago Bulls |
| 2023/24 Season | December 30, 2023 | Chicago Bulls 105-92 Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2023/24 Season | December 18, 2023 | Chicago Bulls 108-104 Philadelphia 76ers |
How is the season so far for both teams?
Chicago Bulls
- Record: 22-33
- Home Form: 10-19
- Road Form: 12-14
The Chicago Bulls are ahead of their opponents in the Eastern Conference, boasting a 22-33 record, which places them one position above them. The Bulls are currently 3-7 from their last ten matches, losing four in a row, at the time of writing, and are slowly falling out of contention for the playoffs. The Bulls are stronger away from home, winning 12 on the road compared to only 10 at home.
Nikola Vucevic, 34, is now the leading scorer for the franchise after they decided to trade Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings. Vucevic is now a seasoned veteran in the league but is playing some impressive stuff that betters his tally from the last few years. He is averaging 19.1 points per game, in addition to 10.3 rebounds, showcasing his threat in offense and defense.
After Vucevic, Coby White is second on this list. He is playing his second season as a starter, and the point guard is averaging 18.2 points per game. This ranks him just outside the top 50 in the NBA, but his average assist count of 4.5 per game places him 49th overall. White is only 25 years old, so he should progress even further in his all-round game.
Philadelphia 76ers
- Record: 20-34
- Home Form: 10-17
- Road Form: 10-17
After 54 regular-season games have occurred, the Philadelphia 76ers have symmetrical records at home and on the road with ten wins and 17 defeats. The 76ers have posted only three wins from their last ten matches but have lost five games in a row. They have picked up only one win in February, against the Dallas Mavericks, but need to pick up wins fast for a playoff push.
It's safe to say the 76ers are struggling this season despite an impressive roster, with various injuries troubling the side from reaching the playoffs. Their leading scorer this season is placed fourth overall in the NBA, and he goes by the name of Tyrese Maxey. A points-per-game average of 27.6 is an impressive feat for a 24-year-old who is playing at a high level in only his fifth year in the NBA.
Despite his constant injury struggles, Joel Embiid is arguably the 76ers’ most valuable player. Although he has only played in 17 games this season, he is averaging 24.9 points per game. This isn’t a big regression from previous seasons, but if he can remain healthy, he will reach those heights once again.
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Nikola Vucevic, Over 15 Points and Over 10 Rebounds: Nikola Vucevic has played 37 games against the Philadelphia 76ers in his long career, and quite remarkably, he is averaging double-double stats across all those games. Quite simply, our first value bet sees him continue that, posting at least 15 points and 10 rebounds. He will be a big help to the Bulls to get over the line and win this match.
Tyrese Maxey, Over 20 Points: Tyrese Maxey has played 16 games against the Chicago Bulls, but his average points per game sits at a surprisingly low 17.3. This isn’t a true reflection of his game, as shown by this season, but he has also eclipsed 20 points against the Bulls in his last eight games. Therefore, we expect this trend to continue, considering his current efficiency.
Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers to win
This matchup has all the ingredients to be very exciting. SportsBoom predicts the Philadelphia 76ers will get over the line. The reasons for this are due to their three-game winning streak alluded to earlier, but also the roster will come together as a collective to bridge the gap closer to their opponents who are ahead of them in the league.
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