Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 26, 2025

Joel Embiid's 31-point outing kept Philadelphia competitive, but it wasn't enough to push the 76ers past Chicago's defense in a 109–102 loss that fell well short of the market expectation. The combined 211 points landed 30.5 below the 241.5 total, as a sluggish second half—particularly a fourth quarter where both teams combined for just 45 points—sealed an under that DAGGER had flagged pregame.

The game's trajectory told the story. After a high-octane opening quarter (58 combined), scoring dried up considerably in the second half. The third quarter provided the lone offensive flourish with 65 combined points, but Chicago's defense tightened when it mattered most. Tyrese Maxey added 27 points and 8 assists for the 76ers, while Paul George chipped in 15 points and 11 rebounds. For the Bulls, Tre Jones and Zach Collins each scored 15, with Coby White contributing 13 points and 6 assists. The 45-point fourth quarter was the game's undoing for over bettors—a stark cooling after the balanced 101-point first half and 110-point second half split suggested there might be more offensive juice to come. Chicago's recent defensive form (123.0 allowed per game) and Philadelphia's moderate scoring punch (115.3 per game) had been signaling caution before tipoff, and the under cashed decisively.