The Chicago Bulls (22-57) will be at home in the United Center when they challenge the Philadelphia 76ers (49-30). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 6, 2019, and can be seen on NBATV.
Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls ATS Odds
The last time the Bulls were in action, they barely escaped the Washington Wizards, 115-114, despite being 9.5-point underdogs. The 76ers, on the other hand, were beat by the Milwaukee Bucks, 128-122, and failed to cover as 4-point underdogs. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Chicago game finished 3.5 points over the projected point total of 225.5, while the Philadelphia game went 18.5 points over the projected point total of 231.5.
The Bulls had an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (above their season average of 19.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.561 (above their season average of 0.506). Philadelphia, on the other hand, was lights out from three-point land (18-36; 50.0 percent). Chicago was led by Walt Lemon Jr., who contributed 24 points and eight assists. Joel Embiid led the way for Philadelphia with 34 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists to notch his first triple-double of the year.
The Bulls evened the season series at one with a 108-107 win in their most recent game. Zach LaVine was the game’s top overall scorer with 39 points. The Bulls’ 11.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the 76ers, who had a mark of 13.3. The two teams combined to put up 215 points, which was well under the projected point total of 230.5, and Chicago covered as a 3.5-point underdog.
Just over half of the 76ers’ games have finished over the total. Philadelphia heads into the contest with records of 49-30 straight up (SU) and 36-43 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of Philadelphia, just over half of Bulls games have finished under the projected point total. Moreover, Chicago owns records of 22-57 SU and 35-42-2 ATS.
The 76ers’ JJ Redick has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 20 points per game. Meanwhile, Shaquille Harrison has averaged 13 points,8.4 rebounds,3.2 assists,1.6 steals during that same time frame for the Bulls.
Second-chance points could be few and far between for Chicago in this meeting. The Bulls currently rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (19.6 percent), while Philadelphia ranks fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.4 percent). Additionally, the fifth-ranked defense of the 76ers (opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.511) will face off against the 27th-ranked offense of the Bulls (effective field goal percentage of 0.506).
Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls rank 19th in steals per game (7.4) while the 76ers rank 20th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- Philadelphia ranks third in blocks allowed per game (4.1) while Chicago ranks 26th (5.7).
- The 76ers rank fourth in rebounds per game (47.7) while the Bulls rank 25th (42.9).
- Chicago averages 50.8 points in the paint per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 24th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.0).
- Chicago ranks 18th in fast break points per game (12.0) while Philadelphia ranks 22nd in fast break points allowed per game (14.6).
- The 76ers rank seventh in second chance points per game (14.0) while the Bulls rank last (11.0).
- The 76ers rank 19th in three pointers attempted per game (30.3) while the Bulls rank 27th (26.0).
- Philadelphia ranks fourth in assists per game (27.0) while Chicago ranks 26th (22.0).
- Philadelphia is 11-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Chicago is 8-5.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Bulls are 18-36 and the 76ers are 49-24.
- Philadelphia is 16-23 ATS on the road, while Chicago is 14-25 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 22 of the Bulls’ 39 home games, while 20 of the 76ers’ 39 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Philadelphia and Chicago are both 2-3 ATS.
- The 76ers have 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games, while the Bulls have 3 overs, 1 under and 1 push
- The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Philadelphia has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 104.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 116.2 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
