Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Picks – Monday, Feb. 24, 2025
The Chicago Bulls (22-35) look to end their losing streak when they face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (20-36) for the second time this season, with the action happening on Monday, February 24 at 7:00 PM ET. This matchup will take place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the Sixers are favored with a point spread at -2.5 (-115) with MyBookie.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Bulls are desperately aiming to break their six-game losing skid. They are coming off a 121-117 defeat against the Phoenix Suns. During this losing streak, their recent two losses have been their closest games with a four point margin or less.
Chicago had a 30-20 lead after the first quarter, but allowed the Suns to get hot in the second with a 40-28 turnaround in those 12 minutes. Josh Giddey led with 24 points on 42.8 percent shooting and led with 10 assists.
The Suns made 48.3 percent of their buckets from the field and 33.3 percent from three point land. The Bulls came up short with 41.8 percent shooting overall and 34.0 percent shooting from deep. The Sun had an advantage in the paint, posting 50 points compared to the Bulls‘ 40.
The Bulls are 10th in the league for producing 115.9 points a game. Their defense ranks second to last (29th) in allowing 120.6 points a game. Their differential here ranks 23rd, which is solid for how many points they give up.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Sixers are in just as bad a situation as the Bulls, as they have lost their last seven games. Their recent defeat was a 105-103 outing against the Brooklyn Nets.
The Nets jumped out to a 40-30 first quarter lead and the Sixers steadily chipped away at it to have a shot at winning. Despite not winning this game, Tyrese Maxey played a great game, as he led with 31 points on 43.7 percent shooting and had five assists.
Philadelphia made 42.4 percent of their shots and just made 25.6 percent of their three point attempts. The Sixers allowed the Nets to get 50.6 percent of their shots to go in, while also holding them to 25.0 percent from deep.
The Sixers are averaging 108.9 points a game, ranking 26th. Defensively, they rank 14th in allowing their opposition to get 113.0 points per game. This margin is slightly negative as well, ranking 22nd in the league and not much better than the Bulls.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie offers the best Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers betting odds, showcasing the Sixers as 2.5-point favorites. Current market predictions suggest the Sixers have a 65.2 percent chance of winning.
The Sixers currently lead 2-0 in the season series, with the latest win being a 109-97 battle in January. Look for the Sixers to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -2.5 (-115)