The Philadelphia 76ers (16-12) and Chicago Bulls (14-15) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, Ill. The game will broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
The Sixers are 1-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (76ers -1), with the over/under set at 240.5 total points. Philadelphia is a -115 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is -105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my 76ers vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Friday, December 26.
76ers vs Bulls Prediction, Picks
- 76ers vs Bulls pick: Bulls +1 (-115)
My 76ers vs Bulls best bet is on Chicago to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
76ers vs Bulls Odds
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1 -102 | 240.5 -105o / -115u | -115 |
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1 -118 | 240.5 -105o / -115u | -105 |
76ers vs Bulls NBA Preview
The NBA system titled "Home Rebounds Trends" in spread betting is built on the idea that strong home teams with consistent rebounding form and stable scoring patterns tend to deliver reliable spread performances when the market prices them within a reasonable moneyline range.
By focusing on home teams with solid ATS results in their own building, a sustained run of strong offensive rebounding over the last five games, and a recent scoring trend that sits just above league norms without being inflated, the system targets teams whose advantages are real rather than driven by short bursts of variance, like the Bulls tonight.
Limiting the sample to regular-season games ensures predictable motivation and rotation patterns, while requiring the team to be at home captures the benefits of familiarity, rest structure, and crowd support.
When these factors align and the moneyline range stays between +130 and -250, the favorite tends to be priced fairly and capable of controlling the game through rebounding and steady offense, creating a profitable long-term position.
Overall, the system stands at 366-315-14 (54%) with a 4% ROI across all-time results. This season, it’s off to a 9-7 (56%) start, producing an 8% ROI.
So, let's lay the one point with the Bulls at home against the 76ers on Friday night.
76ers vs Bulls Betting Prediction
- Bulls +1 (-115)
Spread
My Bulls vs 76ers betting prediction is on Chicago to cover the spread at +1.
Moneyline
I'm taking Chicago to cover the spread instead of targeting the moneyline.
Over/Under
No play on the total.
