| MATCHUP | Chicago Bulls | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 30-49 | 17-62 |
| Spread | -6.5 -105 | +6.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -250 | +205 |
| Total | Over 246.5 (-112) | Under 246.5 (-108) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Thursday, April 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Chicago Bulls invade the Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have been struggling mightily as they’ve dropped 11 of their last 14 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after they snapped a seven-game slide with a 129-98 road win over the Wizards on Tuesday. Rob Dillingham led the team with 26 points off the bench, Tre Jones and Patrick Williams each scored 20 points, and Collin Sexton chipped in with 15 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
As a team, the Bulls shot 49 percent from the field and 15 of 45 from the 3-point line as they dominated from the very start and outscored the Wizards by 38-18 in the first quarter and they just kept their foot on the gas pedal until the lead ballooned to 37 points at one stage.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been absolutely ice-cold as they’ve lost 23 of their last 24 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a seven-game slide after getting trampled by the Bulls in an ugly loss on Tuesday. Bilal Coulibaly led the team in scoring with 18 points on seven of 10 shooting; Julian Reese and Sharife Cooper each scored 17 points, while Bub Carrington chipped in with 14 points and seven assists.
As a team, the Wizards shot 43 percent from the field and 11 of 38 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and scored just 37 points in the first half to fall into a massive hole and they couldn’t gain any traction until the game was well and truly out of reach. Justin Champagnie had a rough game as he shot just two of nine from the field for his five points, while Will Riley finished with just two points on one of 13 shots from the field.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Bulls have lost 14 of their last 15 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have won five of their last six home games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 13 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won 16 of the Wizards’ last 17 games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six night games between the Bulls and the Wizards has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Bulls’ last 10 games as favorites against the Wizards have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Bulls are still missing Nick Richards, Josh Giddey, Anfernee Simons, Jalen Smith, Matas Buzelis and Zach Collins, while the Wizards have ruled out Tristan Vukcevic, Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, Kyshawn George and Trae Young with Jaden Hardy, Tre Johnson and Anthony Gill all questionable. The Bulls have been one of the coldest teams in the league lately but they feasted on the struggling Wizards on Tuesday and I think we’re in for a similar result unless the Wizards can get some players back from injury. This is still a game I would rather avoid, but if I had to choose, I would lean towards the Bulls to get another comfortable win in this spot.