Bulls vs Wizards Prediction 10/24/26 NBA Picks Today

The Washington Wizards were hoping to make it two wins in a row to start the season, but they are now looking to bounce back after getting stopped by the Raptors last night. Trae Young led the team with 22 points and 12 assists; Tre Johnson added 20 points off the bench, while Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 11 points.

As a team, the Wizards shot just 38 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the tipoff and had to work hard just to cut an early 17-point lead to just one point, only to allow the Raptors off the hook in the end. Anthony Davis had a quiet game of just nine points with four turnovers on three-of-12 shooting.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls are coming into this contest with a bit of momentum after taking down the Bucks in a 132-125 road win last night. Norman Powell led the team with 25 points, Caleb Wilson added 21 points, Leonard Miller scored 19 points off the bench, while Jalen Smith chipped in with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

As a team, the Bulls shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 45 from the 3-point line as they caught fire with 44 points in the second quarter to overcome a poor start, but this was a tight contest all the way until the Bulls went on a decisive 7-0 run to pull away late.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Wizards have lost each of their last 20 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games against the Wizards.
• The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in four of their last five games against the Wizards.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

• The Bulls have lost each of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
• The road team has covered the spread in six of the Wizards’ last seven games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last seven games between the Wizards and Bulls has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Eight of the Wizards’ last nine road games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bulls ranked 29th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game last season (93.7).
• The Bulls ranked 2nd in the league for pace last season (102.5).
• The Wizards ranked 30th in the league for point differential per game last season (-12.0).
• The Wizards ranked 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game last season (47.8).

The Wizards are still missing some players, with AJ Dybantsa, Tristan Vukcevic and Jamir Watkins all out, while the Bulls have ruled out Nic Claxton once again. The Wizards have enjoyed a decent start to the season so far despite last night’s defeat, and they will like their chances against the Bulls, who are coming into this one fresh off their first win.

It’s hard to split these two squads at the moment, but there is a bit more to like about the Wizards, especially if Davis can bounce back with a nice game here. This should be a close one, but I prefer a small play on the Wizards to get the win on the road.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: Washington -1.5