The Win Meter favors the 76ers on the road against the Bulls on Saturday, January 23, at about 63%. That is a real edge, but the Bulls are far from out of it.
How the Win Meter reads
The Win Meter reads the 76ers 63%, with a projected score of Philadelphia 76ers 116, Chicago Bulls 112. The rating gap is 189 points in favor of the 76ers, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the Bulls on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 37 times in 100 games like this, the Bulls would win.
Recent form
The 76ers are 3-0 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -3.8. The Bulls are 1-2 this season and 1-4 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -17.
The 76ers were beaten 144-114 at home by NYK not long ago.
The Bulls were beaten 135-92 on the road by TOR not long ago.
Offense against defense
The 76ers score 115.7 a game and allow 107.3. The Bulls score 114.7 and allow 128. Pairing each offense with the other defense points to about 121.9 for the 76ers and 111 for the Bulls, a simple check on the Win Meter's projection.
The Bulls have been tough to score on, which should slow the 76ers.
The Bulls should find points against the 76ers' defense, which has been giving up 107.3.
Injuries to watch
Out: Dominick Barlow (PHI), expected back Nov 2, 2026, Ariel Hukporti (PHI), expected back Oct 1, 2027, Tacko Fall (PHI), expected back Oct 25, 2026, LeBron James (PHI), expected back Oct 25, 2026, and Nicolas Claxton (CHI), expected back Nov 4, 2026.
Day to day or questionable: Jabari Walker (PHI). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Bulls lead 4-3, with the Bulls outscoring the 76ers by an average of 3 points per game. The last meeting was CHI 137, PHI 157.