Joel Embiid Injury Update: Is Embiid Playing Tonight vs. Bulls?

A part of Wednesday, March 25’s massive 12-game NBA slate, the Chicago Bulls (29-42) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (39-33) for a 7:00 p.m. ET tip-off. 

The Bulls continue to sit under .500 with a 4-6 record over their last 10 games. Philadelphia has also stumbled to a 5-5 mark over its past 10 matchups, but it could get reinforcements tonight.

Following 13 consecutive absences, 76ers C Joel Embiid (oblique) saw his status upgraded for tonight’s battle. What’s the latest Joel Embiid injury update, and how could it shift NBA picks for PrizePicks?

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Joel Embiid Injury Update: Is He Playing vs. Bulls?

The NBA injury report has upgraded Embiid’s status (oblique) to questionable vs. the Bulls. Adam Aaronson of The Philly Voice stated he expected the former MVP back in the lineup on Wednesday.

Philadelphia is currently one game behind the Atlanta Hawks for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference standings, which is the final spot to avoid the Play-In Tournament. Of course, Embiid would be a major addition with 26.6 points per game (PPG) and 7.5 rebounds per game (RPG).

Furthermore, FantasyLabs credits the superstar center with a 35.0% usage rate, and that leads the team. Even 76ers G Tyrese Maxey’s 30.2% usage rate trails Embiid by a decent margin. PrizePicks projections have Embiid forecasted for 22.5 points tonight.

If Embiid is in the lineup, how could it shift NBA picks for the Bulls vs. 76ers?

Joel Embiid Injury Impact: Which 76ers Players to Target?

Maxey (finger) and 76ers G Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) are both out tonight, still providing an opportunity for increased usage. When Maxey and Oubre are off the court, 76ers G VJ Edgecombe sees a healthy +3.6% increase in usage rate. 

The rookie’s been like the Human Torch over the last three games, racking up 31.7 PPG while shooting 52.0% from the field and 42.3% on 3-pointers. He posted 25.0 shots per game in the split, surpassing his 13.8 per-game average.

While Edgecombe’s usage could decrease if Embiid returns tonight, he still has a gaudy 24.1% usage rate when Maxey and Oubre are inactive. 

Furthermore, the Bulls allow 13.9 made triples per game (24th), feeding Edgecombe’s hot streak from deep.

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76ers G VJ Edgecombe vs. Bulls Projections, Picks

Check out a few of VJ Edgecombe’s projections on PrizePicks for the Bulls vs. 76ers on Wednesday.

• 19.5 Points
• 30.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
• 5.5 Rebounds
• 38.5 Fantasy Score

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While Embiid’s potential return to the rotation could shift usage in the 76ers’ rotation, Maxey and Oubre’s absences are still leaving plenty of available shots. After reaching 35 points in two of his last three games, Edgecombe is a player to watch for Bulls vs. 76ers picks on PrizePicks.

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