The holiday season hasn’t slowed down the NBA’s action, and two Eastern Conference teams will face off in the United Center on Friday in the middle of a nine-game slate.
The Philadelphia 76ers (16-12) will visit the Chicago Bulls (14-15) after losing to the Brooklyn Nets in their last game and are dealing with quite a few injuries. The home team’s chances of getting back to .500 could be strong if Philly is missing multiple starters.
Below, we'll break down a 76ers vs. Bulls prediction and picks for Friday, including PrizePicks player projections for PG Tyrese Maxey and SG Coby White.
76ers vs. Bulls Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The 76ers have looked surprisingly good despite the fact that C Joel Embiid is having a down year. PG Tyrese Maxey is playing at an All-NBA level and appears poised to establish himself as Philadelphia’s best player, averaging career-highs in points (31.0) and assists (6.9) with strong shooting percentages
Rookie SG VJ Edgecombe and fifth-year SG Quinten Grimes have also provided some much-needed scoring support. Their contributions have offset Embiid, G-F Paul George, and F Kelly Oubre Jr. playing just 12 games apiece.
Chicago has been extremely streaky since it kicked off 2025-26 with a five-game winning streak. The Bulls have won four or more consecutive games twice but have also endured two losing streaks of five+ games.
PG Josh Giddey is averaging career -highs in points (20.0), rebounds (9.1), and assists (9.1). Outside shooting has long been considered a weakness for the Australian, but he’s also connecting on 40.2% of his 3-pointers. His production hasn’t cured the Bulls’ defensive woes; only the Jazz and Wizards give up more points.
Embiid (knee), Edgecombe (illness), Grimes (illness), and F Dominick Barlow (illness) are questionable for the 76ers, while Oubre (knee) has been ruled out. The Bulls have a clean bill of health.
76ers vs. Bulls Over/Under, Spread
The Bulls are 1.5-point favorites, returning a 1.85x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The 76ers will return a 1.85x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
- Spread: Chicago Bulls -1.5
- Over/Under: 239.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: 76ers 1.85x | Bulls 1.85x
Team Picks data is live as of editing and is subject to change.
76ers vs. Bulls Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to get you prepared for 76ers vs. Bulls today.
- Chicago is 2-5 against the spread as a home favorite this season.
- Philadelphia is 4-2 against the spread as a road underdog.
- The Bulls have failed to cover in six of their previous seven home games.
- The 76ers are 9-2 against the spread on the road.
76ers vs. Bulls NBA Picks, Stats for PrizePicks Today
Here are two of the top 76ers vs. Bulls picks for today. Player projections are via the PrizePicks real-money NBA game.
76ers PG Tyrese Maxey vs. Bulls Projection – 34.5 Pts + Asts
- Maxey has averaged 41 combined points and assists over his previous three road games against Chicago.
- The 76ers' star PG is taking 31.4 shots per 100 possessions, per databallr. That’s a 95th-percentile figure.
- The Kentucky product spends 37.3% of his time on the ball, an 85th-percentile mark.
- The Bulls are one of six teams giving up more than 28.0 assists per game.
Bulls SG Coby White vs. 76ers Projection – 21.5 Points
- White is averaging 15.4 points through eight career starts against the 76ers.
- The North Carolina product posts 19.8 points per game at home this year.
- The Bulls' spark plug guard hoists 6.3 3-pointers per game but converts on just 31.9% of them.
- Opponents are shooting 34.4% from deep against Philadelphia this season.
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The 76ers and Bulls are set to face off just one day after the Christmas Day slate. The visitors are banged up but have been able to depend on Maxey for elite production. Whether White can do enough alongside Giddey to secure a win remains to be seen.
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