The Philadelphia 76ers (41-23) will travel to the United Center to square off with the Chicago Bulls (18-47). The Bulls opened as 5-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 227 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls ATS Odds
The 76ers come in on a high note after defeating the Orlando Magic in their last contest, 114-106, as 5-point underdogs. The Bulls, meanwhile, were beaten by the Indiana Pacers, 105-96, and were not able to cover as 4-point underdogs. The Philadelphia game went 18.5 points under the projected point total of 238.5, while the Chicago game went 28 points under the projected point total of 229.
Philadelphia played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.213 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.7 (below their season average of 23.9). Orlando recorded marks of 0.097 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. Chicago, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (8.0 vs. 11.3). Lauri Markkanen led the way for Chicago, contributing 14 points and 13 rebounds. Philadelphia, meanwhile, was led by Tobias Harris, who finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Joel Embiid led the 76ers to a 127-108 victory. He registered a double-double with 30 points and 12 rebounds. Philadelphia covered as a 12-point favorite and the two teams combined for 235 points, which was over the projected point total of 221. Philadelphia was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The 76ers made 27 of their 30 free throws (90.0 percent), while the Bulls were 9-12 (75.0 percent).
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of 76ers games, with 31 overs compared to 31 unders. Philadelphia comes into the game with records of 41-23 straight up (SU) and 30-33 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Bulls games, with 35 unders compared to 29 overs. Moreover, Chicago is 18-47 SU and 29-33-2 ATS.
The 76ers’ Ben Simmons has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 20 points,10.8 rebounds,7.6 assists,1.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Markkanen has averaged 27 points,12.6 rebounds during that same time frame for the Bulls.
Second-chance points might be hard to find for Chicago in this contest. The Bulls rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (18.6 percent), while Philadelphia ranks seventh in defensive rebounding percentage (78.4 percent). Furthermore, the 76ers’ third-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.537) will clash against the Bulls’ 25th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.536).
Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 15th in the league. The 76ers rank 21st in steals allowed per game (8.2).
- Philadelphia ranks third in assists per game (27.3) while Chicago ranks 27th (22.2).
- The 76ers rank fifth in rebounds per game (47.0) while the Bulls rank 26th (42.6).
- Philadelphia ranks 10th in second chance points per game (13.6) while Chicago ranks last (10.4).
- Chicago ranks 14th in points in the paint per game (48.8) while Philadelphia ranks 22nd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.7).
- The 76ers rank third in blocks allowed per game (4.1) while the Bulls rank 25th (5.6).
- The Bulls rank 13th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.3) while the 76ers rank 25th (17.7).
- Chicago averages 12.2 fast break points per game, which ranks 17th in the league. Philadelphia ranks 18th in fast break points allowed per game (14.0).
- Philadelphia ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (29.5) while Chicago ranks 26th (33.7).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Philadelphia is 9-0 and Chicago is 8-5.
- The 76ers are 41-19 when they score above 100 points, while the Bulls are 14-28.
- Chicago is 12-20 ATS at home, while Philadelphia is 13-17 ATS on the road.
- The 76ers have 16 unders and 14 overs in 30 road games.
- Of the Bulls’ 32 home games, they have 19 unders and 13 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulls are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Chicago has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Philadelphia has 4 unders and 1 over.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 119.4 points per game (14.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 122.6 points per game (10.1 above their season average).
- The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Philadelphia has defeated opponents by an average of 3.4 points.
