Christmas Day games usually represent the moment the rest of sports fandom tunes back into the NBA and takes stock. They’re an important measuring stick, a real indicator of where the featured teams stand after the first 30 or so games of a season.
Adam Silver and the NBA office obviously knew this, and they scheduled their holiday slate accordingly.
Although the NBA’s prognoses weren’t totally on-point (the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Detroit Pistons were nowhere to be found on ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Chicago Bulls (14-15) are 1.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (16-12) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at United Center. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and NBCS-PH. The matchup’s point total is set at 239.5.
Bulls vs. 76ers Odds
Bulls odds to win: -118
76ers odds to win: +100
Spread: Bulls (-1.5)
Total: 239.5
How to Bet on Bulls vs. 76ers
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Chicago Bulls (14-15) will try to continue a four-game win streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (16-12) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at United Center as only 1.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and NBCS-PH. The over/under is set at 239.5 in the matchup.
Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) for Friday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the matchup.
How to Bet on Bulls vs. 76ers
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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A loss so bad it causes a roster transaction. Shortly after falling to the Brooklyn Nets, Tony Jones of the Athletic has reported that the Sixers will be signing MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way deal, and will be waiving Hunter Sallis in a corresponding move. Beauchamp has been in the Sixers’ organization since the preseason. […]
From Liberty Ballers
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Even without the win totals, talent, or even fan pull in their own home city, the Brooklyn Nets pride themselves on their ability to show up for work every single day. The hard hats, plastic lunch pails, and steel-toed boots thing may be long gone from the NBA, with Blake Griffin now in the broadcast […]
From NetsDaily
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The last thing anyone wants to see is another Joel Embiid knee injury. The Sixers’ star center went down on the team’s first offensive possession of the second half. He was bumped into by Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann and fell to the floor appearing to be in a tremendous amount of pain, slamming the […]
From Liberty Ballers
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Sunday night was a reminder that for the Nets: Anything is possible when they’re locked in collectively on the defensive side of the ball. No matter who’s on the floor. In other related news, Ben Saraf went off for 40 points in the G-League showcase, so that’s good news. Let’s see if these guys can […]
From NetsDaily
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Tuesday night is packed with fantastic NBA action. Let’s look at the odds and spread favorite for every game, including the Thunder taking on the Spurs and the Knicks battling the Timberwolves.
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NBA Odds and Favorites for 12/23
There is an insane amount of NBA action to keep an eye on tonight. Games start at 7 pm ET. Top teams like the Thunder, Pistons, Nuggets, and Knicks are in action. The 76ers are the biggest favorite of the night....
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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‘Tis the season … for infectious disease. The good news is Joel Embiid, who’s missed the last two games because of an illness and right knee injury management, is listed as probable against the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday. Head coach Nick Nurse said Embiid practiced fully on Monday and that he looked better and reported feeling […]
From Liberty Ballers
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No Giannis. Reduced expectations. Fewer games. All of this has to mean less pain, right? Don’t be so sure. Over the past fortnight, the Bucks have learned otherwise. And so have we. vs. 76ers There’s energy to begin this one. Ryan Rollins opens the Bucks’ scoring with a fast-break dunk off a precarious pass from […]
From Brew Hoop
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Do not get me wrong, I want Brooklyn to get a top three draft pick as much as the next person. But instinctively, as a fan, you have to be happy for what the Nets have been doing lately. After many complaints from Jordi Fernandez about how the team gave very little effort on the […]
From NetsDaily
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The Mavericks were 1-2 this past week and fell to 11th place in the West. They beat Detroit (116-114) at home in overtime, then hit the road and lost to Philadelphia (121-114) and New Orleans (119-113). Anthony Davis led the team in scoring this past week with 24.7 points per game. Davis (calf/illness) returned to […]
From Mavs Moneyball
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The Philadelphia 76ers played some outstanding ball over the weekend. They upset the New York Knicks on “we’re not hanging a banner” night, and then overcame the pitfalls of a back-to-back in surging past the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter the next evening back in Philly. Through it all, the young backcourt looked outstanding, […]
From Liberty Ballers
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Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers (16-11) are 12-point favorites against Michael Porter Jr. and the Brooklyn Nets (8-19) Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on YES and NBCS-PH. The over/under for the matchup is set at 220.5.
76ers vs. Nets Odds
76ers odds to win: -450
Nets odds to win: +350
Spread: 76ers (-12)
Total: 220.5
How to Bet on 76ers vs. Nets
Game Time and Information
When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Two of the NBA’s top players will be on show when Tyrese Maxey (31.7 points per game, third in league) and the Philadelphia 76ers (16-11) welcome in Michael Porter Jr. (25.6, 14th) and the Brooklyn Nets (8-19) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on YES and NBCS-PH.
The 76ers are coming off of a 121-114 victory against the Mavericks in their most recent outing on Saturday. In their last outing on Sunday, the Nets earned a 96-81 victory over the Raptors. In the victory, Maxey led the 76...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings:Tyrese Maxey – 11VJ Edgecombe – 3Andre Drummond – 2Paul George – 2Dominick Barlow – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Joel Embiid – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Jared McCain – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 It was not a great night to be a […]
From Liberty Ballers
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The Dallas Mavericks made a trip east to face the 76ers on Saturday night. Coming off a gutsy overtime win against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, Dallas was unable to continue their winning ways as they were dealt a 121-114 loss. Let’s get to the grades! Ryan Nembhard: C+ 7 PTS / 0 REB […]
From Mavs Moneyball
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The Dallas Mavericks (11-18) fell apart in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers (16-11) on Saturday, 121-114, at XFinity Mobile Arena. The Mavericks scored just 17 points in the fourth quarter, when they shot 7-of-23 (30.4%) from the field after taking a six-point lead into the final frame. The backcourt combo of Tyrese Maxey […]
From Mavs Moneyball
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The Dallas Mavericks (11-18) fell to the Philadelphia 76ers (16-11) on Saturday night, 121-114. Tyrese Maxey went off for 38 points as the Sixers hammered Dallas in the final quarter. Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis each scored 24 in defeat for the Mavericks. The two teams opened the game in back-and-forth fashion, with the Sixers […]
From Mavs Moneyball
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The Dallas Mavericks (11-17) swing through the northeast for a one-game stop, this time against the Philadelphia 76ers (15-11). Dallas is coming off an awesome overtime win against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The Sixers, winners of four of their last five, played and beat the Knicks on Friday night. Here’s the main things you […]
From Mavs Moneyball
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The Philadelphia 76ers (15-11) are favored by 2 points against the Dallas Mavericks (11-17) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on KFAA and NBCS-PH. The matchup has a point total of 227.5.
76ers vs. Mavericks Odds
76ers odds to win: -134
Mavericks odds to win: +114
Spread: 76ers (-2)
Total: 227.5
How to Bet on 76ers vs. Mavericks
Game Time and Information
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelph...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Game Details When: Friday, December 19, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Madison Square Garden, New York, NYWatch: Prime VideoRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
From Liberty Ballers
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The New York Knicks (19*-7) return to MSG tonight after a demanding week to face a rested Philadelphia 76ers (14-11) team. New York sits second in the East on a seven-game winning streak and are expected to have Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, and Miles McBride back in the fold. Philadelphia will be without […]
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Game Details When: Friday, December 19, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Madison Square Garden, New York, NYWatch: Prime VideoRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
From Liberty Ballers
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Ain’t it good to be home? The New York Knicks (19*-7) have endured a demanding stretch this week, with a trip to Vegas—including a hard-fought game with the Magic and Tuesday’s equally challenging NBA Cup win—plus a quick jaunt to Indiana for yesterday’s last-second win. Less than 24 hours later, the Knicks return to Madison […]
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