76ers vs. Bulls Point Spread Pick 3/22/23

Philadelphia 76ers (48-23 SU, 41-29-1 ATS) vs. Chicago Bulls (34-37 SU, 36-35-0 ATS)
When: Wednesday, March 22nd, 8:00 PM (ET)
Where: United Center, IL, Chicago
TV: NBCS

Point Spread: Phi -3/Chi +3 (Make TODAY the day you STOP overpaying for odds! Make -110 a thing of the past! Start saving big bucks by making the switch to -105 betting odds at BetAnySports!)
Total: 221.5
Money Line: Phil -149/Chi +125

Notable Injuries

76ers

• James Harden (Questionable) Achilles
• P.J. Tucker (Questionable) Ankle

Bulls

• Alex Caruso (Questionable) Foot
• Lonzo Ball (Out) Knee
• Javonte Green (Probable) Knee
• Justin Lewis (Out) ACL

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Philadelphia is 48-23 overall. When taking to the road, Philadelphia has a mark of 22-12 and a win percentage of 65%. Currently, the team is 3rd in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 41-29-1 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 4-1 in their past five games and 4-1 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 8-2 SU and 6-4 ATS.

In their most recent matchup, the Bulls defeated Philadelphia with a score of 109-105. Joel Embiid scored the most points for the team with 37, but it was not enough to earn the win. The 76ers were 8 points ahead going into the game.

Heading into the game, Chicago is 34-37 overall. When playing at home, Chicago has a mark of 20-16 and a win percentage of 56%. Currently, the team is 10th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 36-35-0 vs. the spread. Chicago will look to stay hot in today’s game vs. Philadelphia as they are the winners of 3 straight games.

Chicago will be looking to build on their most recent win over the 76ers. Zach LaVine led the team to a win with his 26 points. The Bulls were 8-point underdogs on the spread, giving them an ATS win.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the 76ers picked up the 114-109 win over the Bulls. The 76ers margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as a 3-point favorite. So far this season, the Bulls have a record of 2-1 vs. the 76ers. In terms of betting, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 3-2 in the previous five matchups vs. Chicago. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of +3 points per game in favor of the 76ers. The over-under record in these same games is 3-2, with the teams combining for an average of 225 points per game.

Analysis

This season, the 76ers offense is averaging 115.4 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Philadelphia has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.2 possessions per game. Philadelphia’s 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 38.8% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.8 3-point shots per game, placing them 16th in the NBA. Defensively, the 76ers have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.33 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.56%.

Heading into this matchup, Philadelphia is in jeopardy of not having James Harden in the lineup as he is questionable. This season, he is the team’s second-leading scorer at 21.4 points per game. So far, Joel Embiid leads the team in scoring and is averaging 33.6 points per contest.

This year, the Chicago offense is not only near the NBA average in points at 113.5 points per game, but they are also playing at a pace similar to the league average. So far, the Bulls are ranked 16th in possessions per contest. Chicago comes into the game ranked just 30th in 3-point attempts per game. So far, they have connected on 36.4% of their shots from deep, which places them 30th in the NBA. On defense, the Bulls allow an average of 112.0 points per game, placing them 17th in the league. So far, teams have shot 36.4% on their looks from outside vs. Chicago. This figure places them 23rd in 3-point shooting defense.

Coming into today’s game, Zach LaVine is the leading scorer for Chicago at 25.0 points per game. This season, LaVine has a field goal percentage of 48.0%. The team’s second-leading scorer is DeMar DeRozan, at 25.4 points per contest.

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Betting Trends

• The 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
• The 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games.
• The Bulls are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games following an ATS win.
• The Bulls are 15-7-2 ATS in their last 24 games following a straight-up win.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

The Bulls have won five out of their last six games and match up fairly well with the Sixers. They also just beat Philly on their home court. I see no reason that the 76ers should be favored here, so I am taking the Bulls at +3. Bet your NBA predictions for FREE this week by scoring a 100% REAL CASH bonus on your first deposit of $100 to $500 when you use bonus promo code PREDICTEM at Betnow Sportsbook!