Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 26 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Chicago Bulls in one of nine NBA games scheduled for Friday. This will be the second meeting of the 2025-26 season between the teams.

The 76ers (16-12) have managed to stay afloat amid what has been an injury-riddled season for the team. The team is holding fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Tyrese Maxey has led the charge for the 76ers, averaging 31.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game. Joel Embiid has also been solid when available, recording 21.0 ppg, 6.6 rpg and 2.0 apg.

Meanwhile, the Bulls (14-15) are holding 10th place in the East, two-and-a-half games behind Philadelphia. The team has benefited from the emergence of Josh Giddey, who is averaging a near triple-double with 20.0 ppg, 9.3 rpg and 9.1 apg.

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Coby White, who returned from injury in November, has also been key, averaging 21.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg and 5.1 apg.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls game details

The 76ers-Bulls game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET from the United Center. Fans can catch the live broadcast of the matchup on Amazon Prime Video and NBCS-PH. Alternatively, the game can be streamed with NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls betting lines

Moneyline: 76ers (-102) vs. Bulls (-118)

Spread: 76ers (+1.5) vs. Bulls (-1.5)

Total (O/U): 76ers (o239.5) -110 vs. Bulls (u239.5) -110

Note: Odds are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to change closer to tipoff.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls preview

The Philadelphia 76ers have dominated their regular-season rivalry against the Bulls, winning 136 out of 249 games. However, the Bulls have turned things around lately, winning their last three games against the 76ers.

This will be their second meeting of the season. Chicago won the first game 113-111 on Nov. 4.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls predicted starting lineups

76ers

G: Tyrese Maxey | G: Jared McCain | F: Jabari Walker | F: Paul George | C: Andre Drummond

Bulls

G: Josh Giddey | G: Coby White | F: Isaac Okoro | F: Matas Buzelis | C: Nikola Vucevic

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls betting tips

Coby White has an over/under of 22.5 for Friday’s game, which is slightly above his season average of 21.3 ppg. Moreover, he has managed just 20.6 ppg over his last five games and only averages 13.9 points against Philadelphia. Taking the under is the safer bet.

Tyrese Maxey, meanwhile, has an over/under of 28.5 against Chicago. This is slightly less than his season average of 30.9 ppg. However, Maxey has hit a cold streak, recording 24.2 ppg over his last five matchups. But he scored 39 points during the first 76ers-Bulls game in November. The over seems favorable here.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls prediction

Bookmakers predict that Friday’s game featuring the Philadelphia 76ers and the Bulls will be an extremely close affair. However, the Bulls had the edge to grab the win last time, making them the favorites.

Our prediction: The Bulls to win.

Edited by Sameer Khan