Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview - Free Pick

Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview - Free Pick

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Date: March 20, 7:00 pm
Location: Wells Fargo Center
TV: NBA TV

Betting Odds

Point Spread: 76ers -8.5
Total: 225

The Chicago Bulls will take on the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center.The 76ers are a big fav with the point spread currently set at -8.5 an the total set at 225. Here's a detailed preview of some key statistics and the Statinator's free pick.

Team's Last 5 Games

Chicago Bulls:
The Bulls have been on a roll, winning four of their last five games. In their most recent game, they defeated the Miami Heat 113-99. The Bulls shot an impressive 56.25% from the field and 100% from the free-throw line in this game. They also made 17 three-pointers.

Philadelphia 76ers:
The 76ers have also been in excellent form, winning their last eight games. They most recently defeated the Indiana Pacers 141-121. The 76ers shot an incredible 61.36% from the field and 81.82% from the free-throw line in this game. They also made 15 three-pointers.

Power Stats

Assists Turnovers:

Both teams have been impressive in terms of assists and turnovers. The Bulls are averaging 24.33 assists per game and 13.06 turnovers per game, giving them a ratio of 1.86. Meanwhile, the 76ers are averaging 25.17 assists per game and 12.71 turnovers per game, giving them a ratio of 1.98. Based on these statistics, the 76ers have a slight advantage in this category.

Rebounding:

The Bulls are averaging 42.71 rebounds per game, with 8.57 of those being offensive rebounds and 34.14 being defensive rebounds. The 76ers are averaging 40.82 rebounds per game, with 8.66 of those being offensive rebounds and 32.16 being defensive rebounds. The Bulls have a slight advantage in this category.

Shooting Percentage:

The Bulls have an impressive 49.05% shooting percentage on offense and a 46.69% shooting percentage on defense, giving them a differential of 2.36. The 76ers have a 48.75% shooting percentage on offense and a 47.11% shooting percentage on defense, giving them a differential of 1.64. Based on these statistics, the Bulls have an advantage in this category.

Key Offensive Stats:

The Chicago Bulls have been averaging 113.54 points per game on offense, with a field goal percentage of 49.05%. They also have an average of 8.57 offensive rebounds per game and make an average of 10.50 three-pointers per game. Their free throw percentage is 81.17%, and they average 7.59 steals per game. On the other hand, the Philadelphia 76ers have been averaging 115.54 points per game on offense, with a field goal percentage of 48.75%. They have been making an average of 12.76 three-pointers per game and have a free throw percentage of 83.43%. However, they have been averaging fewer offensive rebounds than the Bulls, with 8.66 per game.

Key Defensive Stats:

The Chicago Bulls have been allowing an average of 112.59 points per game on defense, with a field goal percentage of 46.69%. They have been averaging 34.14 defensive rebounds per game and have been getting an average of 7.83 steals per game. However, they have a negative differential of 0.95. The Philadelphia 76ers, on the other hand, have a positive differential of 5.08, allowing an average of 110.46 points per game on defense, with a field goal percentage of 47.11%. They have been averaging 32.16 defensive rebounds per game and have been getting an average of 7.83 steals per game, similar to the Bulls.

Betting Trends

Philadelphia 76ers:

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in excellent form recently, winning all of their last five games and boasting impressive betting odds trends. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games and 5-0 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games, and they have been solid at home, going 6-3 ATS in their last 9 home games and 20-5 SU in their last 25 home games. Philadelphia has been dominant when playing against the Chicago Bulls, going 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games and winning 8 of their last 9 home games against them.

Chicago Bulls:

The Chicago Bulls have also been in good form recently, winning four of their last five games. They have some positive betting odds trends, going 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games and 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. However, they have struggled against the Philadelphia 76ers in the past, going 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games against them and losing 12 of their last 13 games when playing against the 76ers. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing against Philadelphia. The Bulls have struggled on the road, going 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games and losing 8 of their last 9 road games against Philadelphia.

Injury Report

Chicago Bulls:

  • A. Caruso (SG) is questionable for Monday's game due to a foot injury.
  • J. Green (SG) is expected to return from a knee injury in late March.
  • L. Ball (PG) is out for the season due to a knee injury.

Philadelphia 76ers:

  • J. Harden (SG) is probable for Monday's game due to a foot injury.
  • P. Tucker (SF) is questionable for Monday's game due to an ankle injury.

Chicago vs. Philadelphia Pick ATS 03/20/23

The Philadelphia 76ers are a large point spread favorite to win this game. The 76ers have been in excellent form, winning all of their last eight games and boast impressive trends in this series. Additionally, they have a slight advantage in the assists turnovers category, while the Bulls have a slight advantage in the rebounding and shooting percentage categories. That said, are the 8.5 points too much? Based on their last two, it looks like an easy call on Phil, but Chi doesn't get blown out a lot. Look for the Bulls to keep this within the number.

Free Pick: Take the Bulls +8.5
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