Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 8 2026
The Sunday NBA schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls. Tipoff is slated for November 8, 2026 at 3:30 pm EST and the setting will be the United Center. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The 76ers have been installed as a nine point favorite and the total is 238.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Philadelphia off to a great start
The Philadelphia 76ers have qualified for the playoffs in eight of the previous ten seasons and are in search of their first championship since 1983. The 76ers (8-2) have won four of their first five road games and are sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, Philadelphia was outscored by 16 points during the second half of a 119-95 road loss against Cleveland.
All-Star G Jaylen Brown tallied a team-high 20 points (9-19 FG), five rebounds, and five assists. Second year Philadelphia G V.J. Edgecombe scored 19 points on 8-for-13 shooting and added four steals. All-Star G Tyrese Maxey missed ten of 15 field goal attempts and finished with 17 points.
Despite their early season success, the 76ers rank 22nd in offensive efficiency and are averaging 109.4 points per contest. During Friday's loss, Philadelphia missed 30 of 40 three-point attempts and shot a frigid 36 percent overall. The 76ers were outrebounded by a 56-42 margin and never led in the game.
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Chicago struggling on defense
The Chicago Bulls have made just one playoff appearance in the previous nine seasons and are not equipped to compete for a playoff spot. The Bulls (1-7) are looking to snap a six-game losing streak and own the second worst record in the Eastern Conference. On Wednesday, Chicago trailed by 22 points after one quarter during a lifeless 135-105 road loss against New York.
Tre Jones and Jaylin Sellers led five Chicago players in double figures with 14 points each on a combined 9-for-16 shooting effort. Veteran G Norman Powell scored 12 points (3-12 FG) and finished with a minus 34 rating. Number four overall draft pick Caleb Wilson had his worst day as a professional with five points (2-12 FG).
Chicago ranks near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency and is surrendering a shade below 130 points per game. During Wednesday's loss, the Bulls were pummelled on the glass by a 57-34 margin and allowed the Knicks to shoot 51 percent from the field. Chicago misfired on 34 of 44 from long range and trailed by as many as 44 points.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Prediction
Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -9
Chicago C Nic Claxton has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, but is expected to make his season debut on Sunday. The Bulls took two out of three against the 76ers a season ago, but Philadelphia defeated Chicago by a 126-107 final score last week. The Bulls are a mess on defense and the 76ers will cover on the road.
Pick: Over 238.5
Chicago is playing at the fastest tempo in the league and Philadelphia ranks 12th in that category. In their last game the Bulls surrendered 83 points in the first 24 minutes against the Knicks. Chicago is giving up eight points more per game than last season and Philadelphia will score 125 plus points here. Take the over.
Final Score Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers win 130-116
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