Already short-handed in the backcourt with Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso out, the Bulls may not have star shooting guard Zach LaVine and Coby White. Both are questionable due to injuries.

The 76ers have the talent, defense and motivation to take advantage.

Philadelphia gives up four fewer points per game than Chicago. The 76ers are in stop-the-pain mode, losers of two in a row. That losing skid could reach four if the 76ers lose here because their next game is against the powerful Suns on Tuesday.

The 76ers are a solid road team at 17-10. They are 8-1 ATS the past nine times following an ATS loss. They also have covered during their last four visits to Chicago.

Aside from a road game against the Raptors, the Bulls have played three easy foes during their last four games drawing the Trail Blazers and Magic at home and short-handed Pacers on the road two days ago.

So this is a step-up game for Chicago. The Bulls have failed to cover 16 of the past 22 times at home when facing an opponent with a winning road record.