The Philadelphia 76ers are setting the early pace in the East, and they enter as 9.5-point favorites for today's matchup with a slumping Chicago Bulls team that's off to a miserable 1-7 start.
With Chicago losing its last two games by a combined 49 points, my 76ers vs. Bulls prediction backs Philly's Big 4 to run riot at United Center on the way to a double-digit victory.
For a closer look at the Sunday, Nov. 8 battle, check out my free NBA picks and betting angles ahead of this 3:30 p.m. ET tip-off.
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76ers vs Bulls prediction: 76ers -9.5
Coming off a disappointing loss in Cleveland, the Philadelphia 76ers won't play with their food this afternoon at United Center. They easily covered a double-digit spread against the Chicago Bulls earlier this month, and they're 4-1 ATS in their past five outings.
The Bulls have dropped six in a row, going 2-4 ATS in that span, and if Nic Claxton (questionable) is ruled out again, the hosts are short on bodies to throw at Joel Embiid in the post.
I'm also drawn to Philly's 1.92 AST/TO rate (sixth-best in the league) as a trump card, and the visitors' ability to take care of the ball opens up the extra possessions needed to cover a spread that feels a little light. The 76ers shot 53% from the field in the teams' previous meeting, and I'd bet this up to 10.5 and 56%.
COVERS INTEL: The out-of-sorts Bulls rank in the bottom five in offensive and defensive rating, and their dismal rebounding rate (47.4, fourth-worst) limits their hopes of exploiting one of Philly's few weaknesses.
76ers vs Bulls combo
A balanced Philly offense is well placed to extend Chicago's losing streak, and the visitors enter with an impressive mark of 4-1 SU on the road.
I'll pair their moneyline with the Under, which is 8-2 in the 76ers' last 10 games and 4-1 in the past five meetings between these squads. The Bulls have been held below the 110-point mark in consecutive outings, and that spells trouble against a Philadelphia team that's fourth in defensive rating (106.4).
Look for LeBron James to have his fingerprints all over this contest, easing the burden on Tyrese Maxey. He's cashed this Over in four of his last five games, and he posted a 15-9-7 stat line against Chicago earlier this week. This feels like a big assists day for James against a young, error-prone Bulls defense.
76ers vs Bulls combo
- 76ers moneyline
- Under 237.5
- LeBron James Over 14.5 rebounds + assists
76ers vs Bulls player props
76ers player prop: Jaylen Brown Over 1.5 threes
Jaylen Brown has sacrificed stats through the first few weeks of the season, but there are certain lineups where Philly needs the 2024 Finals MVP to cook.
He's knocking down his 3-pointers at a 40% clip this year, benefiting from some wide-open looks, and I like the Over on 1.5 triples for the former Celtic this afternoon.
Brown has nailed this prop in three straight games, including four 3-pointers against the Bulls last Monday, and I don't see the Chicago defense keeping him in check tonight. This prop is playable up to 56%.
Bulls player prop: Matas Buzelis Over 4.5 rebounds
Matas Buzelis has made a stuttering start in what was billed as a potential breakout season, but he's delivering consistently on the glass.
He's hauled in 5+ rebounds in six of his eight outings this season, and Chicago needs all the help it can get on the boards, with Claxton listed as questionable and Jalen Smith dealing with a finger injury.
The 76ers rank in the bottom five in offensive rebounding rate, and that positions Buzelis to clean up misses on that end of the floor. I'd play this up to 57%.
- Top picks: 3-3, +0.55 units
- Combos: 1-5, -0.25 units
- Props: 3-3, -1.40 units
76ers vs Bulls odds
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- Spread: 76ers -9.5 | Bulls +9.5
- Over/Under: Over 238.5 | Under 238.5
- Moneyline: 76ers 78% | Bulls 23%
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76ers vs Bulls trend
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How to watch 76ers vs Bulls
| Location | United Center, Chicago, Ill. |
| Date | Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 |
| Tip off | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBCS-Philadelphia, CHSN |
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