Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Check out our Wizards vs. Bulls prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Chicago.

  • The Wizards take on the Bulls at 6-29.
  • Defensively, Washington are giving up 121.9 points per game.
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bulls.
  • The Bulls look to improve on their 17-20 record.
  • The Bulls are averaging 117.6 points per game so far.
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Wizards.

Wizards vs Bulls Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Chicago Bulls (-637) will host the Washington Wizards (+458) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls are favored by 11.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 241.5.

Chicago (17-20) is 10th in the Eastern Conference, while Washington (6-29) is 15th. The Wizards have lost four straight games.

Wizards vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Friday, January 10th
  • Betting Odds CHI -11.5, WAS +458 | CHI -637 O/U 241.5

Wizards Preview: Can the Wizards Grab a Win on the Road?

The Wizards dropped to 6-29 on the season after a 109-103 road loss to the 76ers on Wednesday. Washington entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 212, falling short of the 222-point O/U line.

Philadelphia went on a 10-0 run early, stretching their lead from 15-10 to 25-10. Washington fought back in the 4th quarter, outscoring the 76ers 29-21, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit as they entered the final period down 88-74.

Jared Butler's 26 points and 7 assists led the Wizards in their 103-point effort against the 76ers, with Corey Kispert adding 23 points and 4 made threes. Butler shot 57.9% from the field, hitting 3 threes at 100%, while Kispert connected on 4 threes at 50% efficiency.

As a team, the Wizards shot 43.3% from beyond the arc, making 13 threes, though their overall field goal percentage was 44.7%. Butler scored 8 points in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, while Kispert added 10 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Wizards gave up 109 points to the 76ers, including 32 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 21 points. Overall, Washington held Philadelphia to 45% shooting from the field.

The Wizards allowed 15 threes on 34% shooting. The 76ers also went 14/19 from the free-throw line. Washington recorded 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and finished with 3 steals and 6 blocks.

Bulls Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Bulls?

After a 109-103 loss to the 76ers on Wednesday, the Wizards fell to 6-29 this season. Washington was +10.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 212, falling short of the 222-point line.

Philadelphia’s 10-0 run early in the game put the Wizards in a tough spot, as they went from trailing 15-10 to 25-10. Washington fought back late, outscoring the 76ers 29-21 in the 4th quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the 88-74 deficit they faced going into the final period.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 31 points and 4 assists in their loss to the Pacers, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 33.3%. Coby White added 19 points, connecting on 3 threes despite shooting just 30% from deep.

Overall, the Bulls shot 51.2% from the field, but only 34.3% from beyond the arc, making 12 threes. LaVine scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Jalen Smith added 8 of his 13 points in the final period.

The Bulls struggled defensively, giving up 129 points to the Pacers, who shot 52% from the field. Chicago allowed 34 points in the 2nd quarter and 37 in the 3rd, contributing to the loss.

Chicago did well in limiting Indiana’s three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 34% shooting. The Bulls sent the Pacers to the line 24 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Bulls recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.

Wizards vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their five previous road games, Washington has an ATS mark of 2-2-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • Through their last five home games, Chicago has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 117 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.
  • Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.

Wizards vs Bulls Prediction

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