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The Washington Wizards (11-55) and Chicago Bulls (32-35) meet Saturday at United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; tied 2-2 in 2023
Washington is 1-2 during its 4-game road trip as they head to Illinois to face the Chicago Bulls Saturday. The Wizards lost 135-119 as a 9-point underdog in Houston on Thursday as the Over (229) cashed. Wizards F Deni Avdija did everything he could scoring 24 points with 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. Washington has already been eliminated from playoff contention.
Chicago plays game 2 of their 3-game homestand on Saturday. The Bulls lost Thursday night to the Clippers 126-111 as a 6-point home, but the Over (214.5) cashed. Despite 4 Chicago starters scoring in double-figures, it wasn’t enough to get the win. F DeMar DeRozan led the way with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists but did commit 5 turnovers. The Bulls sit as the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Their last meeting was Feb. 26, 2023, with the Bulls winning 102-82 in Chicago. They covered as a 5.5-point favorite and the Under (223) cashed.
Wizards at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Bulls -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +10.5 (-115) | Bulls -10.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Bulls key injuries
Wizards
- F Deni Avdija (knee) questionable
- F Marvin Bagley Jr. (back) out
- F Richaun Holmes (toe) questionable
- G Landry Shamet (calf) out
- G Tyus Jones (back) questionable
Bulls
- G Zach LaVine (foot) out
- G Coby White (hip) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Wizards at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 114, Wizards 102
Moneyline
PASS.
You should avoid betting the Bulls (-500) as the juice is too much. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET BULLS -10.5 (-105).
Chicago has lost 3 in a row at home, but the Wizards are just what they needed to get back on the right track. The Bulls have played 5 of their last 7 on the road and could use a gimmie win as they try to hold onto their seeding in the Eastern conference playoffs.
The Wizards are 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games on the road. They have also lost 18 of their last 20 games.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 225.5 (-110).
They are a 0-4-1 against the Over in their last 5 meetings head-to-head. The Wizards have been Under in 3 of their last 4 and the Bulls are 2-2 in their last 4.
Chicago wants to slow things down and make it a half-court game. They are 23rd in the league in pace of play. The Wizards like to play more up-tempo, but they aren’t good enough to dictate that.
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