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Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Picks and Odds for November 8

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Philadelphia 76ers to win

We give the Philadelphia 76ers a 77% chance, against 23% for the Chicago Bulls. See the full projection →

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The Statz model favours the Philadelphia 76ers at 77% to beat the Chicago Bulls, with a projected margin of 9.8 points. No bookmaker has posted a line yet, so there is no market comparison. The injury that matters most is Nicolas Claxton, who is expected to make his Bulls debut but is not confirmed.

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Chicago Bulls on Sunday 8 November, with tip at 3:30 PM ET. The Statz model makes the 76ers the favourite at 77% to win. No bookmaker has posted a line yet, so there is no market number to set against it. Check NBA odds for updates.

How the teams arrive

Chicago arrive in poor form. The Bulls are 1-7 over their last eight, with six straight losses before a win at Milwaukee, 132-125, and another loss since. They have allowed 129.6 points per game and scored 111.6. The scores are ugly: 135-92 at Toronto, 134-99 at Boston and 135-105 at New York on 4 November. They also lost at home to New York, 133-127, and to Washington, 124-120. Most relevant, they lost 126-107 at Philadelphia on 2 November.

Philadelphia are 8-2 over their last ten, averaging 109.4 points and allowing 106.6. They beat Chicago 126-107 at home, then won 112-106 at Detroit. Their most recent game was a 119-95 loss at Cleveland on 6 November, one of two defeats in the last ten alongside a 106-93 home loss to Detroit. The 76ers are on the road here, but the form gap is wide.

Team news and lineups

Chicago's frontcourt is the story. Nicolas Claxton is listed out, but head coach reports say he is expected to make his season debut on Sunday after a hamstring injury. That is not confirmed. If he plays, Jalen Smith (hand, day-to-day) likely moves to a reserve role. Smith left Wednesday's loss to the Knicks and Zach Collins (illness, day-to-day) also left that game early and missed Friday's practice. If both are limited, the Bulls have thin cover at centre, and Claxton's minutes become more important.

Philadelphia are without three bigs. Dominick Barlow (back) is out until mid-November at the earliest. Ariel Hukporti is out for the season with a ruptured Achilles. Adem Bona (neck) was out on Friday. With Joel Embiid the only established centre, his minutes carry extra weight and Jabari Walker may see more floor time.

Expected starting fives

Projected minutes

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Players to watch

Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown leads the 76ers in the model's projection at 22.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He gives Philadelphia the top scoring number on the floor against a Bulls defence that has been conceding heavily.

Tyrese Maxey

Tyrese Maxey is projected for 22.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.5 threes. He is the most likely source of made threes for the visitors.

Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid projects at 21.5 points and 9.0 rebounds. With Philadelphia short of big men, his workload and the Bulls' answer in the middle decide a lot.

Norman Powell

Norman Powell tops Chicago at 18.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists, with 2.0 threes. He is the Bulls' most reliable scoring option.

Caleb Wilson

Caleb Wilson is projected at 17.3 points and 6.2 rebounds, plus 2.1 threes. He is the main presence on the glass if the big-man rotation is disrupted.

Josh Giddey

Josh Giddey projects at 11.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 7.4 assists. He drives Chicago's playmaking, and his assist number stands out in a side that has struggled to keep pace.

Statz prediction

The model takes the 76ers. It gives them a 77% win probability and projects a 9.8-point margin, a model line of -9.8 for the visitors and +9.8 for Chicago. It projects 123.5 points for Philadelphia and 113.8 for Chicago, a total of 237.3.

There is no market to compare. No bookmaker has posted a line, so the model-versus-market comparison cannot be made: the market is the missing piece. A total lean has to wait for a posted number, though the model's 237.3 is high and the Bulls have allowed 129.6 points per game recently.

Statz pick: Philadelphia 76ers, 77% win probability, model line -9.8.

Lines move before tip, and Claxton's status could shift the picture, so check back once a number is posted.

PHI @ CHI questions

Who does the Statz model favour in 76ers vs Bulls?
The Statz model favours the Philadelphia 76ers at 77% to win, against 24% for the Chicago Bulls. It projects a 9.8-point margin, a model line of -9.8 for the 76ers, and a projected total of 237.3.
What time is 76ers at Bulls on 8 November?
Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls tips off at 3:30 PM ET on Sunday 8 November 2026. The game is in Chicago, with the Bulls at home and the 76ers on the road.
Has a betting line been posted for this game?
No. No bookmaker had posted a spread, total or moneyline when this preview was built, so there is no market comparison yet. The model's own line is 76ers -9.8 with a total of 237.3.
Which injury matters most for the Bulls?
Nicolas Claxton is expected to make his season debut after a hamstring injury, but this is not confirmed. Jalen Smith (hand) and Zach Collins (illness) are both day-to-day, so Chicago's centre rotation is uncertain.
How have the Bulls and 76ers played recently?
The Bulls are 1-7 over their last eight, allowing 129.6 points per game. The 76ers are 8-2 over their last ten, though they lost 119-95 at Cleveland on 6 November. Philadelphia beat Chicago 126-107 on 2 November.

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Who is favoured, Philadelphia 76ers or Chicago Bulls?

The Statz model favours the Philadelphia 76ers with a 77% win probability, leaving the Chicago Bulls at 23%. Over their last five games the Chicago Bulls are 0-5 and the Philadelphia 76ers are 4-1. The model's number comes from team-first projections that update through the day, so it can move before tip-off.

What is the spread and total for Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls?

No spread or total is posted yet for Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls; the odds board fills in once the books price the game. Lines move with injury news and money, so the odds board on this page carries the latest price. Alternative spreads and totals, first-quarter and first-half lines sit in the same board where the book offers them.

Which player props stand out for Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls?

For Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls, the model projects Norman Powell for 18.0 points and Caleb Wilson for 17.3 points for the Chicago Bulls. For the Philadelphia 76ers it projects Jaylen Brown for 22.9 points and Tyrese Maxey for 22.7 points.