Philadelphia 76ers defeat Chicago Bulls 127-121: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NBA · Philadelphia 76ers 127, Chicago Bulls 121
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at United Center. The Chicago Bulls covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 238.5, with 248 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls final score and game recap
The Philadelphia 76ers led 34-33 after the first quarter and 68-61 at halftime. The Chicago Bulls outscored the Philadelphia 76ers 60-59 in the second half. The Philadelphia 76ers led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jaylen Brown (Philadelphia 76ers): 29 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers): 27 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists.
- Josh Giddey (Chicago Bulls): 19 points, 7 rebounds, 15 assists.
- Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls): 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls?
The Chicago Bulls covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs, losing by 6 points.
The spread opened at Philadelphia 76ers -8.5 and closed at Philadelphia 76ers -9.5. AiQ's pick was the Philadelphia 76ers -9.5: a loss.
Did Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls go over or under the total?
The game went over: 248 points combined against a closing total of 238.5, over by 9.5. 129 of the 248 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 239.5 and closed at 238.5. AiQ's pick was the under 238.5: a loss.
How did AiQ's Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Philadelphia 76ers to win at -420, a win (+$23.81 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Philadelphia 76ers -9.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 238.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and wrong on the spread and the total.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Philadelphia 76ers won the first half, paying -265.
- First-half total 123.5: the over, paying -108, with 129 points scored.
- First-quarter total 61.5: the over, paying -120, with 67 points scored.
- First-half spread: Philadelphia 76ers -5.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-quarter moneyline: Philadelphia 76ers won the first quarter, paying -218.
- Philadelphia 76ers team total 124.5: the over, paying -108, with 127 scored.
- Chicago Bulls team total 114.5: the over, paying -105, with 121 scored.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Philadelphia 76ers at -425 and the Chicago Bulls at +320. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Philadelphia 76ers a 77% favorite. The Philadelphia 76ers won as the favorite at -425: $23.53 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Philadelphia 76ers, the best price before the game was -375 at FanDuel: +2.0% value.
The spread moved toward the Philadelphia 76ers between the open and the close, and the Chicago Bulls covered. The total moved down from 239.5 to 238.5, and the game went over.
Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Philadelphia 76ers 9-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-1 at home, 5-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 8 times.
This result left the Chicago Bulls 1-8 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-3 at home, 1-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 9 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times, with 1 push. That made it seven straight losses for the Chicago Bulls.
What's next for Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls?
Next for the Philadelphia 76ers: the Boston Celtics at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Next for the Chicago Bulls: the San Antonio Spurs at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.