76ers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 3 November 2026

The Philadelphia 76ers have built their early-season form on defence, allowing just 104.9 points per game. They have won four of their last five, most recently beating Charlotte 109-104 on the road. Before that, they edged defending champions New York 98-93. At home, they look well placed to deliver another strong performance: their experienced roster should give them a consistent edge over the current Chicago Bulls lineup.

Philadelphia do not stand out in many statistical categories, but there are areas where they deserve credit. They commit just 12.7 turnovers per game, the fewest in the NBA, and their perimeter defence has held opponents to 32.3% from three-point range. They should be well equipped to disrupt the Bulls’ offence.

The Chicago Bulls have made a poor start to the season, winning just one of their six games: a 132-125 victory over a struggling Milwaukee side. There is little sign of an immediate turnaround. The roster is young, inexperienced and still finding its rhythm. Powell has been their only consistent option, while Giddey has done a decent job running the offence. That is unlikely to be enough against opponents with championship ambitions. Even a high tempo has not helped: the Bulls are among the league’s two fastest-paced teams, yet they average only 113.5 points per game.

Their two games against Boston (111-125 and 99-134) are particularly telling. The Bulls were unusually poor defensively in both, conceding heavily even when the pace was relatively modest. They are allowing 129.3 points per game on average. Chicago also continue to take plenty of three-pointers, but are shooting just 28.2% from beyond the arc. There is little reason to expect an improvement against the Philadelphia 76ers.