The Philadelphia 76ers have high hopes for the 2018-19 season, but it didn’t start out very well. The 76ers are coming off an opening-night blowout loss to the Celtics and will aim to get their first win next time out. Philadelphia will be a heavy favorite to do so as they host the rebuilding Chicago Bulls.
The 76ers had a tough matchup to begin the season and there shouldn’t be too much read into it. They should be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference when everything is said and done. The Bulls would love to make a playoff push but that seems a tad ambitious.
There are surprises in every season and Chicago would love to be one in 2018-19. The Bulls would certainly turn some heads with a win but it’s not expected to happen in NBA odds.
This NBA basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers will be held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 8 p.m ET on Thursday, October 18th, 2018. The game will be nationally televised on TNT.
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Odds Analysis
There is no official line unveiled yet for this matchup because the 76ers just wrapped up their first game, but rest assured Philly will be the sizable favorite. The 76ers have the home court advantage, and to get an idea of the gulf between these teams, check out the projected win total from the preseason.
The Bulls’ total was set at 27.5 victories while the 76ers’ was set at 54.5. Philadelphia could very well win this game by double digits so check back to see where the spread comes in.
The standard pregame wagers will always be available, but additionally this season there will be live betting for primetime games like this one. So once the game starts showing a pattern, remember to jump on and place some bets that will pay off quickly. This is a great tool for extra wagering and become familiar with it early as it should be a staple of a gambler’s arsenal throughout the NBA regular season.
Injury Report
The Bulls have a pair of players banged up heading into this one. Denzel Valentine sprained his ankle a couple weeks ago and is hoping to be ready for this matchup. He averaged 10.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game last season and could carve out a substantial role for this Bulls team moving forward. If he can’t play, it makes the odds of winning this matchup even lower.
Center Omer Asik is out indefinitely with arthritis. The former Bull has returned to the team and would like to again play a big part but has to get on the court first. The 76ers have been hit hard by injuries to their key players in recent years but are pretty healthy for this one.
Player To Watch
Markelle Fultz -- The 76ers guard is the former No. 1 overall pick. His jumpshot mysteriously cratered last season and it’s still not great. Fultz started in the opener but is still a long way away from living up to the hype of his draft status.
Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are the stars of this team, but in order for Philadelphia to become a true contender, it would behoove Fultz to take a huge step forward. This is a good matchup for him to play well against an overmanned Bulls team.
Free NBA ATS Picks
The 76ers had trouble against the Celtics but will face no such issues in this one. The home crowd should be into it and the team should be able to put on a show. It could be another tough year for the Bulls as they do not have the type of elite talent to hang with some of the best teams in the league, including the 76ers.
Take a look at the line when it comes in, and don’t forget about the ability to do some live betting when this action is underway in NBA wagering.
NBA ATS Picks: Philadelphia 76ers 104, Chicago Bulls 89
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