Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Prediction NBA Picks 1/1/25

Washington Wizards (5-25) vs Chicago Bulls (15-18)

Game Info: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Capital One Arena)

Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +5.5 --- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards collide at the Capital One Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Pick.

Chicago Bulls 

The Chicago Bulls have been in decent shape as they've won five of their last eight games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after taking down the Hornets in a 115-108 overtime road win on Monday. Coby White led the team with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, Torrey Craig added 18 points off the bench while Patrick Williams chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Bulls shot just 37 percent from the field and 18 of 60 from the 3-point line as they missed out on a chance to win the game in regulation, losing a three-point lead with just 1.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter before they caught fire in overtime to win comfortably in the end. The Bulls will meet the Knicks, Spurs, Pacers, Wizards, and Kings after this game.

Washington Wizards 

Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been in terrible shape as they've lost 25 of their first 30 games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Knicks in a 126-106 defeat on Monday. Jonas Valanciunas led the team with 22 points on 10 of 13 shooting, Alexandre Sarr and Malcolm Brogdon each scored 18 points while Corey Kispert chipped in with 16 points off the bench. As a team, the Wizards shot 42 percent from the field and 12 of 43 from the 3-point line as they took it to the Knicks early on and played well to trail by just two points at halftime. Things changed in the second half where the Wizards allowed 67 points to suffer yet another blowout defeat at home. 

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The Wizards have lost each of their last nine night games against Central Division opponents.
  • The Bulls have won each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

  • Six of the Bulls' last seven games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Four of the last five games between the Bulls and Wizards at Capital One Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.

Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Prediction

The Bulls are still without Torrey Craig, and they have Zach LaVine listed as questionable, while the Wizards are keeping an eye on Jordan Poole and Carlton Carrington who are both questionable for this one. The Bulls haven't been at their best, but they've been playing decent basketball lately and should have no issue maintaining their momentum with another win against this slumping Wizards squad who could be missing Poole for this meeting. The line is short enough for this one, so I am sticking with the more reliable Bulls to take care of business on the road.

Peter’s Pick Chicago -5.5

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