Game Details:
Matchup: Bulls (40-40) vs. 76ers (43-37)
Date & Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Betting Line: 76ers -4.5 | Over/Under: 218.5

Key Storylines

Playoff Implications Loom Large

With just two games remaining on the regular season schedule, both the Bulls and 76ers are jockeying for seeding in the Eastern Conference play-in picture. The 76ers currently sit in the 7th spot, just a half-game ahead of the 8th-seeded Bulls, making this matchup crucial for potential home court advantage in the play-in tournament.

Embiid Finding Rhythm Post-Injury

Joel Embiid has played just five games since returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for nearly two months. Despite the layoff, he’s averaging 25.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists since his return, though his conditioning remains under scrutiny in extended moments.

LaVine Heating Up

After an inconsistent season, Zach LaVine is finally looking like his All-Star self. He’s averaging 27.4 points over the last five games, shooting nearly 50% from the field and over 40% from three. The Bulls will need every bit of his scoring to combat the 76ers’ interior presence.

Injury Report

Bulls:
Out: Lonzo Ball (knee), Patrick Williams (foot)
Questionable: DeMar DeRozan (ankle)

76ers:
Out: De’Anthony Melton (back)
Probable: Tyrese Maxey (hip), Joel Embiid (knee – rest management)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):
Bulls: 37-41-2 ATS this season
76ers: 42-36-2 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:
Total has gone over in 6 of Bulls’ last 9 games
Total has gone under in 5 of 76ers’ last 7 home games

Player Prop to Watch

Joel Embiid – Points Total: 26.5
If Embiid plays and doesn’t sit for rest purposes, he could feast against a Bulls frontcourt that lacks size. If you’re betting his point total, monitor pre-game reports to confirm minutes expectations.

Zach LaVine – Three-Pointers Made: 2.5
LaVine has hit at least 3 triples in four of his last five games. With DeRozan questionable, he may shoulder even more of the offensive load.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: 76ers -4.5 → Philadelphia’s defense and interior size give them the edge at home, especially if DeRozan is out.
Total: Under 218.5 → With playoff intensity rising, expect a slower-paced, half-court battle.
Player Prop: Zach LaVine Over 2.5 Three-Pointers → Given recent shooting form and volume increase, this is a solid value bet.

Final Score Prediction: 76ers 109, Bulls 102