The Washington Wizards (28-31) face the Chicago Bulls (27-33) Sunday at United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bulls demolished the new-look Brooklyn Nets 131-87 Friday in their first action since the All-Star break in part by shooting 46.2% (12 of 26) from beyond the arc.
The Wizards lost 115-109 to the visiting New York Knicks Friday in their return to action. Washington shot better from 3-point range but had 19 turnovers to New York’s 12.
The Wizards lead the season series with the Bulls 2-1. The home team has won each game and all 3 games finished within a 4-point margin. The Wizards won the first matchup 102-100 on Oct. 21, the Bulls won the second meeting 115-111 on Dec. 7 and Washington won the most recent game 100-97 on Jan. 11.
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Wizards at Bulls odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Bulls -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +4.5 (-115) | Bulls -4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Wizards at Bulls key injuries
Wizards
- F Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
- G Goran Dragic (knee) out
- G Javonte Green (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Wizards 115, Bulls 110
Moneyline
While both teams are playing sub-.500 ball and both offfenses are less than desirable, Washington’s defense has some bright spots.
The Wizards hold their opponents to 46.5% from the floor, 5th best in the league. They also limit offenses to 11.7 threes made per game which is 9th best.
LEAN WIZARDS (+145).
Against the spread
More recently the Wizards have shown that they are successful betting-wise against the lower half of the NBA. Washington has covered in 7 of their last 8 games against teams below .500%.
Although the Bulls are coming off a statement win, they have not covered in their last 4 games on 1 day of rest.
If you aren’t comfortable betting the visitors outright or want to do a split-bet between the moneyline and the spread, you can BET WIZARDS +4.5 (-115).
Over/Under
While the Bulls struggle to cover on 1 day of rest, the Wizards have problems scoring on a short turnaround. Washington has only hit the Over once in their last 8 tries on a single day of rest.
LEAN UNDER 225.5 (-105).
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