Chicago Bulls (17-20) vs Washington Wizards (6-29)
Game Info: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 8:00 pm (United Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -11.5 — Over/Under: 241
The Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls meet Friday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the 76ers and Rockets, and they play the Thunder, Timberwolves, and Suns next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 121.9 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.8 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.1 points and 2.1 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Spurs, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Kings, Pelicans, and Hawks next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 121.2 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 23.3 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.2 points and 3.3 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 14 road games following a road loss.
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight home games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The underdogs have won three of the Bulls’ last four games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last four games at United Center.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey ranks 3rd amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (6.9) this season.
- Jalen Smith ranks 13th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.5).
- The Bulls rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.6).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.7).
Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
We know the Washington Wizards are probably the worst team in the league, and making a case to back them is difficult. The Chicago Bulls have quietly won four of their last six games and are surprisingly inching closer toward a .500 record. The Bulls should be favored. With all that said, seeing the Bulls as a double-digit favorite is enough to cause a double-take. This is the first time the Bulls are double-digit favorites this season. In fact, this is just the ninth time since May 2021 that the Bulls are a double-digit favorite. Again, the Wizards are awful and probably do lose ugly, but double-digit chalk with the Bulls?! I’m just not buying it, and it’s a number we don’t see often with this franchise. I’m going to grab the points with the Wizards if forced to pick.