The Chicago Bulls will look to run their winning streak to five games as they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
Chicago is playing well and scoring at will right now, and I’m taking it to win at home in my 76ers vs. Bulls predictions.
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Let’s take a complete look at tonight’s game in my free NBA picks for Friday, December 26.
76ers vs Bulls prediction
76ers vs Bulls best bet: Bulls moneyline (-105)
After some earlier struggles, the Chicago Bulls appear to have found a formula that works, as they’ve now won four in a row.
During that stretch, Chicago has averaged 135.3 ppg, including beating the Atlanta Hawks 152-150 in the highest scoring game in the NBA this season.
That’s exactly how Chicago needs to win games, as they are play as quickly as any team in the league and aren’t particularly good on defense.
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But between Coby White (21.4 ppg), Josh Giddey (20.0 ppg), and five other players who average in double figures, this is a deep lineup that always has multiple legitimate scoring threats on the floor.
The Philadelphia 76ers have finally gotten healthy, which should help them in the long run. But Philadelphia is coming off an eight-point home loss to the Brooklyn Nets, a game that there’s little excuse for losing.
It also doesn’t help that Joel Embiid (21.0 ppg) continues to struggle with his health. While he’s in the lineup for Friday’s game, he may be limited after hyperextending his right knee in Tuesday’s loss.
Incredibly, the Sixers are 0-3 when Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey have all been in the lineup this season. This is a team that’s still figuring out how to integrate its stars, not to mention how to keep them healthy.
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The Bulls have won three straight against Philadelphia, and I’m taking Chicago to win again tonight.
76ers vs Bulls same-game parlay
Along with taking the Bulls to win, I’m also backing the Over in my SGP, as Chicago has played to totals of 149 or more points in each of their last three games.
Let’s also bet on Josh Giddey to pick up his eighth triple-double of the year, as he’s coming off one on Tuesday and also pulled off the feat last time he played against Philadelphia.
76ers vs Bulls SGP
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Josh Giddey to record a triple-double
Our “from downtown” SGP: Vucevic crashes the glass
Nikola Vucevic is averaging 9.2 rebounds per game and has grabbed nine or more boards in three of his last four games.
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76ers vs Bulls SGP
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Josh Giddey to record a triple-double
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Nikola Vucevic Over 8.5 rebounds
76ers vs Bulls odds
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Spread: Philadelphia -1 (-110) | Chicago +1 (-110)
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Moneyline: Philadelphia -115 | Chicago -105
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Over/Under: Over 240 (-110) | Under 240 (-110)
76ers vs Bulls betting trend to know
The Bulls are 4-0 straight up in their last four games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for 76ers vs. Bulls.
How to watch 76ers vs Bulls
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Location |
United Center, Chicago, IL |
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Date |
Friday, December 26, 2025 |
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Tip-off |
7:30 p.m. ET |
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TV |
Prime Video |
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