Chicago Bulls (15-18) vs. Washington Wizards (5-25)
January 1, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +5.5; Over/Under: +236.5
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The Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Bucks and Hornets, and they play the Knicks, Spurs, and Pacers next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.6 points and 3.3 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Knicks, beat the Hornets, and they play the Pelicans, Rockets, and 76ers next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.4 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 122.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.3 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.3 points and 2 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, while Marvin Bagley III, Carlton Carrington, and Jordan Poole are questionable. Bagley has missed two games with a knee injury, while Poole is dealing with a hip contusion. Malcolm Brogdon will see far more playing time if Poole isn’t able to play.
The Bulls have a laundry list of injuries, but the key injury is seeing Zach LaVine questionable with a toe issue. LaVine is the Bull’s leading scorer, and there’s nobody on this roster who can replace his production. Torrey Craig is also questionable with a leg injury.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have won each of their last nine road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Bulls’ last 10 games as road favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Wizards’ last seven games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Bulls blasted the Wizards back in November by 19 points, and there’s no doubt they’re the better team. However, the Bulls have endless injuries and could be without their best player in LaVine. The Wizards are a mess, but they’ve covered 6 of their last 10 games, and they’re at home, where 4 of their 5 wins have come this season. The Bulls aren’t great at full strength, to see this sort of number on the road with their injury situation, it does make me scratch my head. There are probably better options out there on Wednesday’s NBA card, but give me the points and the Wizards if forced to pick.
