The Chicago Bulls, 11.5-point underdogs, will get their season going on the road when they meet the Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) at Wells Fargo Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 213.5 points and action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 18, 2018.
Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
The 76ers are hoping for a better outcome after their 105-87 loss to the Boston Celtics in their last matchup. With 19 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists, Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons had a good performance. Boston had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.6 vs. 12.2). Philadelphia, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.161 vs. 0.103).
Chicago was unable reach the playoffs following a 27-55 regular season last season.
Philadelphia could dominate on defense as they go head-to-head against one of the worst offenses in the NBA. Dating back to last season, the 76ers rank first in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.494), while Chicago was 29th in effective field goal percentage (0.497). ,
The Bulls were 27-55 straight up (SU) and 44-44 against the spread (ATS) last season. Games featuring Chicago went under the projected point total 58.0 percent of the time.
The 76ers, meanwhile, have records of 52-31 SU and 49-33-1 ATS since last season. A little over half of Philadelphia’s games have finished over the O/U total over that same period.
The 76ers edged out the Bulls in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent contest, Philadelphia won 116-115. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Philadelphia’s biggest advantages. They made 35 trips to the line, while Chicago went just 15 times.
Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers ATS Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The 76ers rank ninth in points off turnovers per game (16.9) while the Bulls rank 26th (15.0).
- Philadelphia averages 26.8 assists per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Chicago ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (25.9).
- The Bulls rank seventh in steals allowed per game (7.2) while the 76ers rank 26th (8.4).
- Philadelphia ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.0) while Chicago ranks 29th (3.5).
- Philadelphia ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (29.7) while Chicago ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (32.7).
- The 76ers average 47.6 rebounds per game, which ranks first in the league. The Bulls rank 26th in rebounds allowed per game (45.7).
- The 76ers rank eighth in points in the paint per game (47.2) while the Bulls rank 26th (41.8).
- Philadelphia ranks fifth in fast break points allowed per game (10.6) while Chicago ranks ninth (11.3).
- Philadelphia ranks fifth in second chance points per game (13.8) while Chicago ranks 25th (11.2).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Philadelphia is 24-0 and Chicago is 8-6.
- The Bulls are 24-26 when they score over 100 points, while the 76ers are 54-22.
