76ers vs. Bulls: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 18, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 17, 2023

The Philadelphia 76ers (18-7) host the Chicago Bulls (10-17) on December 18, 2023 at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers are favorites by 11 points as they enter the matchup winners of six in a row and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. The over/under is set as 226.5 points for the contest.

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76ers vs. Bulls Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
76ers -11 226.5

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Injury Report as of December 18

76ers: Montrezl Harrell: Out (Knee)

Bulls: Alex Caruso: Questionable (Ankle), Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee), Torrey Craig: Doubtful (Right Foot), Zach LaVine: Out (Foot)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick 76ers (-11)
Total Pick Over (226.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

76ers vs. Bulls Stat Rankings

76ers Avg. (Rank) Bulls Avg. (Rank)
122.9 (3rd) Points Scored 109.9 (26th)
111 (7th) Points Allowed 113.6 (13th)
45.9 (5th) Rebounds 42.7 (22nd)
11.9 (9th) Off. Rebounds 12 (8th)
12.4 (15th) 3pt Made 12.3 (16th)
26.2 (13th) Assists 23.7 (29th)
12.3 (6th) Turnovers 11.5 (1st)

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76ers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Joel Embiid 22 34.2 11.7 6 1.1 1.9 1.1
Tyrese Maxey 24 25.6 3.9 6.7 0.9 0.6 3.2
Tobias Harris 25 16.8 6.1 2.7 1 0.4 1
Kelly Oubre Jr. 14 14.3 4.4 0.7 1.1 0.3 1.6
De’Anthony Melton 25 12.1 4 3.5 1.6 0.5 2.2

Bulls Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
DeMar DeRozan 25 22.5 3.6 5.2 1 0.8 1
Coby White 27 17.3 3.8 4.7 0.9 0.2 3.2
Nikola Vucevic 27 16.5 10.6 3.4 0.9 0.7 1
Patrick Williams 27 9.4 4.2 1.4 1 0.9 1.2
Alex Caruso 21 9.3 3.2 2.2 1.2 0.8 1.6

Betting Trends

  • The 76ers’ record against the spread is 18-7-0.
  • Philadelphia has covered every time (5-0) as a 11-point favorite or greater this season.
  • There have been 17 76ers games (out of 25) that hit the over this season.
  • In 14 games this season, Philadelphia and its opponent have combined for more than 226.5 points.
  • The total for this game is 226.5, and that’s 7.4 points fewer than the average total in 76ers games thus far this season.
  • Against the spread, the Bulls are 12-14-1 this season.
  • Chicago has won once ATS (1-1) as a 11-point underdog or greater this season.
  • The Bulls have played 27 games this year, and 17 of them have gone over the total.
  • There have been 13 Chicago’s games this year with more than 226.5 points scored.
  • The over/under for this game is 2.9 points higher than the average scoring total for Bulls games of 223.6.

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