76ers vs. Bulls prediction and picks, November 8, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers (8-1) at Chicago Bulls (1-7), , United Center in Chicago.
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Picks we offer for 76ers vs. Bulls
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A look at 76ers vs. Bulls
- Over their last 5 games, the 76ers are 8-1 and 5-0, scoring 111.0 and allowing 105.2 each night.
- In their last 5 games, the Bulls are 1-7 and 0-5. They score 111.6 and allow 129.6 a game.
- The Bulls average 111.6 a game on a 41.2% field-goal rate, while the 76ers give up 105.2 a game.
- Out for the 76ers are 2 players: Dominick Barlow, Ariel Hukporti.
- For the Bulls, 1 player is out: Nic Claxton.
- The model gives the 76ers a 77.6% chance to win and makes them 10.6-point favorites, with 12.4 points from season form and 1.7 for home court.
Injury status
76ers injuries
- Out Adem Bona C · back · expected return Nov 8
- Out Dominick Barlow F · back · expected return Nov 18
- Out Ariel Hukporti C · achilles · expected return Oct 1, 2027
Bulls injuries
- Day-To-Day Zach Collins F · illness · expected return Nov 8
- Out Nic Claxton C · hamstring · expected return Nov 8
- Day-To-Day Jalen Smith F · hand · expected return Nov 8
Official league injury report: 12:45 AM ET, Nov 6 PDF.
This season's team stats
| Per game | PHI | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 111.0 20th | 111.6 17th |
| Rebounds | 42.3 21st | 43.9 15th |
| Assists | 26.1 18th | 24.6 25th |
| Field goal | 45.2% 20th | 41.2% 29th |
| 3-point | 34.4% 16th | 27.2% 30th |
| Free throw | 76.7% 16th | 74.6% 25th |
| Turnovers | 13.0 1st | 16.5 19th |
| Possessions | 103.1 16th | 108.1 2nd |
Small type shows league rank (9 and 8 games played). Bold highlights whichever side is better.
Snapshot of the standings
| PHI | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 1st East | 15th East |
| Record | 8-1 | 1-7 |
| Games back | 0 | 6.5 |
| Home / road | 4-1 / 4-0 | 0-2 / 1-5 |
| Last 10, streak | 8-1, W5 | 1-7, L6 |
| Point differential | +5.8 | −18.0 |
| Projected wins | 49.0 | 20.1 |
| Playoff chance | 94.1% | 1.6% |
These projections come from 10,000 simulations of the remaining season. See the full table on NBA futures.
Leaders of the season
76ers leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | G | 9 | 37.1 | 28.0 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 48.6 | 34.8 | 84.6 |
| Jaylen Brown | G | 8 | 36.2 | 21.8 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 47.4 | 44.4 | 73.2 |
| Joel Embiid | C | 7 | 33.3 | 19.6 | 10.0 | 4.4 | 41.3 | 11.5 | 88.0 |
| LeBron James | F | 7 | 33.0 | 15.7 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 45.7 | 26.1 | 64.5 |
| VJ Edgecombe | G | 8 | 33.5 | 12.5 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 44.4 | 34.2 | 63.6 |
Bulls leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Wilson | F | 8 | 32.5 | 19.5 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 40.9 | 30.2 | 69.4 |
| Norman Powell | G | 8 | 28.9 | 19.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 39.8 | 30.9 | 79.7 |
| Matas Buzelis | F | 8 | 25.1 | 12.9 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 40.8 | 27.0 | 81.6 |
| Jalen Smith | F | 8 | 22.4 | 11.0 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 47.2 | 28.2 | 75.0 |
| Tre Jones | G | 8 | 18.1 | 10.9 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 50.9 | 50.0 | 77.8 |
Starters and rosters projected
76ers starters
- F LeBron James
- C Joel Embiid
- G Jaylen Brown
- G Tyrese Maxey
- G VJ Edgecombe
Full 76ers roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Dominick Barlow | F | 6' 9" | 23 |
| 30 | Adem Bona | C | 6' 10" | 23 |
| 7 | Jaylen Brown | G | 6' 6" | 30 |
| 1 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | G | 6' 5" | 33 |
| 77 | VJ Edgecombe | G | 6' 5" | 21 |
| 11 | Justin Edwards | F | 6' 7" | 22 |
| 21 | Joel Embiid | C | 7' 0" | 32 |
| 99 | Tacko Fall | C | 7' 6" | 30 |
| 55 | Ariel Hukporti | C | 7' 0" | 24 |
| 23 | LeBron James | F | 6' 9" | 41 |
| 8 | Caleb Love | G | 6' 3" | 25 |
| 0 | Tyrese Maxey | G | 6' 2" | 26 |
| 00 | Labaron Philon Jr. | G | 6' 3" | 20 |
| 12 | Rayan Rupert | G | 6' 7" | 22 |
| 5 | Anfernee Simons | G | 6' 4" | 27 |
| 45 | Dean Wade | F | 6' 9" | 29 |
| 33 | Jabari Walker | F | 6' 7" | 24 |
Bulls starters
- F Jalen Smith
- F Matas Buzelis
- F Caleb Wilson
- G Norman Powell
- G Josh Giddey
Starting fives for both teams come from their Nov 4 game; confirmed lineups appear about 30 minutes before tip.
Full Bulls roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tobe Awaka | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 14 | Matas Buzelis | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 9 | Nic Claxton | C | 6' 11" | 27 |
| 12 | Zach Collins | F | 6' 9" | 28 |
| 2 | Noa Essengue | F | 6' 11" | 19 |
| 3 | Josh Giddey | G | 6' 7" | 24 |
| 15 | Jordan Hawkins | G | 6' 5" | 24 |
| 7 | Buddy Hield | G | 6' 4" | 33 |
| 30 | Tre Jones | G | 6' 1" | 26 |
| 11 | Leonard Miller | F | 6' 10" | 22 |
| 35 | Isaac Okoro | F | 6' 4" | 25 |
| 24 | Norman Powell | G | 6' 4" | 33 |
| 22 | Jaylin Sellers | G | 6' 5" | 23 |
| 25 | Jalen Smith | F | 6' 8" | 26 |
| 5 | Dailyn Swain | G | 6' 7" | 21 |
| 44 | Patrick Williams | F | 6' 6" | 25 |
| 8 | Caleb Wilson | F | 6' 9" | 20 |
The season series and the last five games
Season meetings
- Nov 2 Bulls at 76ers, 107-126 (76ers won)
- Nov 8 76ers at Bulls, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- 76ers 1, Bulls 2
- Points per game
- 76ers 123.3, Bulls 119.7
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Regular season | Bulls at 76ers | 137-157 | 76ers by 20 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Regular season | 76ers at Bulls | 102-109 | Bulls by 7 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Regular season | 76ers at Bulls | 111-113 | Bulls by 2 |
76ers last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | @ Pistons | W 112-106 | +2.5 | W |
| Nov 2 | vs Bulls | W 126-107 | −10.5 | W |
| Oct 31 | @ Hornets | W 109-104 | −1.5 | W |
| Oct 30 | vs Knicks | W 98-93 | +3.5 | W |
| Oct 28 | @ Pacers | W 114-109 | −7.5 | L |
Bulls last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | @ Knicks | L 105-135 | +11.5 | L |
| Nov 2 | @ 76ers | L 107-126 | +10.5 | L |
| Oct 30 | @ Celtics | L 111-125 | +14.5 | W |
| Oct 28 | vs Knicks | L 127-133 | +7.5 | W |
| Oct 26 | @ Celtics | L 99-134 | +14.5 | L |