The Washington Wizards (6-29) travel to face off against the Chicago Bulls (17-20) on Friday, January 10th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on CHSN. Both the Wizards and Bulls will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Wizards vs Bulls

The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 109-103 loss to the 76ers on Wednesday, the Wizards are now 6-29 for the season. Washington was +10.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread. The total score of 212 points fell short of the O/U line of 222.

Philadelphia went on a 10-0 run early, extending their lead from 15-10 to 25-10. Washington trailed 88-74 going into the 4th quarter but outscored the 76ers 29-21 in the final frame.

The Bulls Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Bulls fell to 17-20 after a 129-113 road loss to the Pacers on Wednesday. Chicago entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 242 points came in just under the 245.5-point total.

Indiana’s 15-0 run early in the game put Chicago in a deep hole, as the Pacers stretched their lead from 23-18 to 38-18. The Bulls trailed 100-76 going into the 4th quarter but outscored the Pacers 37-29 in the final period.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

Jared Butler led the Wizards with 26 points and 7 assists, shooting 57.9% from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts in their 109-103 loss to the 76ers. Corey Kispert added 23 points, connecting on 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Kyle Kuzma contributed 16 points despite shooting just 36.8% overall.

As a team, the Wizards shot 44.7% from the field, but excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 43.3% of their threes, with 13 makes. Butler scored 8 points in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, while Kispert added 10 points in the final frame. Jonas Valančiūnas also chipped in 10 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 31 points and 4 assists in their 129-113 loss to the Pacers, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 33.3%. Coby White added 19 points and 5 assists, connecting on 3 threes despite shooting just 30% from deep.

As a team, the Bulls made 12 threes at a 34.3% clip, while shooting 51.2% overall. LaVine scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Jalen Smith added 8 of his 13 points in the 4th.

Wizards Team Defense

The Wizards gave up 109 points to the 76ers on Wednesday, including 32 in the 1st quarter. They allowed 27 points in the 2nd, 29 in the 3rd, and tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 21 points.

Washington’s defense held Philadelphia to 45% shooting, including 34% from three, where the 76ers made 15 threes. The 76ers also went 14/19 from the free-throw line. The Wizards recorded 3 steals and 6 blocks.

Bulls Team Defense

Defensively, the Wizards tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 21 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the 76ers, who scored 109 points on 45% shooting. Washington gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter before settling down, allowing 27 in the 2nd and 29 in the 3rd.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed Philadelphia to hit 15 threes at a 34% clip. The 76ers also went 14/19 from the free-throw line. Washington gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 3 steals and 6 blocks.

Wizards vs Bulls Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Washington has an ATS mark of 3-5-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-10 while averaging 106 points per game.
• In their last three games at home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 111 points per game in this stretch.
• As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
• Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Chicago has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Wizards vs Bulls Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +11.5, we recommend going with the Wizards on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 241.5 and given that our model is projecting 247 points between the teams, we like the over.

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