Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Player Prop Picks 11/26/24

The Washington Wizards will face off against the Chicago Bulls on November 26, 2024. The Wizards have struggled in the early part of the season, sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. They are in a rebuilding phase, and their performance has been inconsistent.

The Bulls have also had a middling start to the season. They are a team that’s under pressure to make progress, especially with their key players’ contracts looming. This is a matchup between two teams with similar records and similar struggles. The game could come down to which team can execute more consistently on offense while limiting mistakes. The Wizards’ lack of defensive discipline could be a big liability against a more structured Bulls team. However, if Washington can exploit the Bulls’ offensive stagnation and get a big game from their key players, they could pull off an upset.

Nikola Vucevic Over 10.5 Rebounds

Nikola Vucevic has been a consistent presence on the boards for the Chicago Bulls during the 2024-25 NBA season. He is currently averaging approximately 10.8 rebounds per game, maintaining his role as a key contributor in rebounding on both ends of the floor. His breakdown includes about 3.2 offensive rebounds and 7.6 defensive rebounds per game. This effort places him among the league’s more reliable big men in securing possessions for his team.

He’s coming off a quiet rebounding night against the Grizzles but I expect him to have a solid night on Tuesday. This Wizards team has no presence in the paint. They have Rookie Alex Sarr starting at center and an undersized power forward in Kyle Kuzma. This Wizards team is allowing 57.5 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is the 2nd most in the league. Nikola Vucevic will get back to a double-digit rebound night on Tuesday. 

Zach Lavine Over 22.5 Points

Zach LaVine has been performing consistently as a scorer for the Chicago Bulls during the 2024-25 NBA season. Over 14 games, he is averaging 22.3 points per game. His shooting efficiency has been impressive, with a field goal percentage of 52.1%, including 44.0% from beyond the arc, and 81.8% from the free-throw line. LaVine is attempting 15.6 field goals per game, with 7.3 of those coming from three-point range, reflecting his heavy reliance on perimeter shooting.

Zach Lavine has been a money-maker for me as of late. We’ve seen him have at least 25 points in his last 4 games. Now he gets one of his easiest matchups yet this season in the Washington Wizards who don’t play a lick of defense. There’s still so much value with his line at 22.5 points. I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets 30 points in this game. 

Jordan Poole Over 5.5 Assists

Jordan Poole has been contributing effectively as a playmaker for the Washington Wizards this season. Over 14 games, he is averaging 4.9 assists per game, showcasing his ability to create opportunities for his teammates despite the Wizards’ struggles this season. His performance has included games with standout assist totals, such as an 8-assist outing against the Boston Celtics on November 22, 2024. While his passing numbers are solid, they are part of his broader role as a primary scoring and ball-handling option for the team.

When I see a game involving the Chicago Bulls I always look to take the over on assists for their opponent’s main facilitator. This team has been getting carved up by guards. They’re allowing 30.5 assists per game to opposing teams which is the most in the league. You might not think of Jordan Poole as someone to light up the stat sheet when it comes to an assist perspective but this is a good matchup to slam the over.