We go over some of the best betting options for Sunday's matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls.
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers will look to return to the winning column against DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon.
The last time these two teams played each other was on November 7, the Sixers defeated the Bulls 114–105 at the Wells Fargo Center. Embiid paved the way for the Sixers with 30-point and 16-rebound performances. The Sixers are currently leading the season 2-0 over the Bulls.
The Sixers are the two-point favorites, with a total set total of 220, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Choose ATS: Bulls +2
The Sixers are looking to break their two-game losing streak on Sunday after falling 107-98 to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Philly won seven of their last eight matches at Wells Fargo Center, before losing the road to the Mavs.
However, Philly should be able to get back on track against the Bulls, who have had success several times this season. The Sixers are 2-4 against the spread in their last six games, but are 16-11 ATS on the road this season. Philly is also a 7-7 ATS when listed as a road favorite this season.
The Bulls have won three of their last four matches, including two games at United centre. In all, Chicago has won four consecutive games at home as they entered today's competition. Chicago averaged 121 points per game in their last four games, but it can be hard to score that many points against a relatively solid Sixers defense.
Billy Donovan's squad is 4-2 ATS in their last six games and straight up 13-2 in their last 15 games at home this season. The Bulls have the best home record ATS this season at 17-8 and a 3-2 ATS when listed as the domestic underdog. The last time Chicago was an underdog at home (+3.5), they defeated the Cavaliers 117–104 on January 19. With that in mind, if Zach LaVine and Coby White play today, the Bulls have a legitimate chance to cover and get the outright win.
Over/Under: Less than 220
In their first two matchups of this season, the total points scored were 201 and 219. If Chicago doesn't have LaVine for today's game, it will take a few points off the total. The Sixers' total has been reduced in four of their last five matches, while the Bulls' last five games have ended totals. The Bulls have scored a lot of points at home recently, but their last two home games were against Portland and Orlando, who do not play defense.