The Chicago Bulls (9-26), 5.5-point underdogs, will travel to Capital One Arena to meet the Washington Wizards (13-22). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 216.5 points and it can be seen on WGN Channel 9 at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards ATS Odds
Both teams did not cover as underdogs in their last contest. The Wizards (4-point underdogs) were defeated by the Detroit Pistons, 106-95, while the Bulls (4-point underdogs) fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 119-94. The Washington game finished 20.5 points under the projected point total of 221.5, while the Chicago game finished 3 points over the projected point total of 210.
Chicago had a better turnover percentage (8.9 vs. 9.8) while Washington forced Detroit into a turnover percentage of 20.7 (above their season average of 12.2). Washington rallied around John Wall, who contributed 21 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Zach LaVine, meanwhile led the way for Chicago, finishing with 28 points.
The Wizards edged out the Bulls in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last matchup, Chicago won 113-94. Chicago made 18 of their 34 three pointers (52.9 percent). Washington was, on the other hand, 8-30 (26.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Of the Bulls’ 35 games, 23 have finished under the total. Chicago heads into the game with records of 9-26 straight up (SU) and 16-18-1 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Chicago, Wizards games have a tendency to go over the total (60.0 percent). Further, Washington is 13-22 SU and 11-23-1 ATS.
Kris Dunn has been playing at a high level recently for Chicago, averaging 18 points,6.0 assists,5.8 rebounds,1.6 steals over the last five games.
It will be a matchup of conflicting styles as the up-and-down Wizards (ranked fifth in the NBA in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Bulls (22nd in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Bulls rank 26th in turnover percentage (14.6 percent), while the Wizards rank fourth in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.5 percent).
Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls rank 27 in rebounds per game (41.6) while the Wizards rank 29 (40.17142857142857).
- Washington ranks fifth in points off turnovers per game (19.0) while Chicago ranks 23rd (15.7).
- The Wizards average 8.7 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the league. The Bulls rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (8.2).
- Washington ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (4.8) while Chicago ranks 25th (5.9).
- Chicago averages 11.17142857142857 fast break points per game, which ranks 21 in the league. Washington ranks 24 in fast break points allowed per game (15.257142857142856).
- The Bulls rank 14th in second chance points allowed per game (12.9) while the Wizards rank last (15.2).
- The Wizards rank 11 in three pointers attempted per game (32.91428571428571) while the Bulls rank 25 (27.428571428571427).
- Washington ranks 10th in assists per game (24.9) while Chicago ranks 26th (21.7).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, Washington is 3-0 and Chicago is 5-4.
- The Wizards are 13-18 when they reach 100 points, while the Bulls are 5-11.
- Chicago is 7-9-1 ATS on the road, while Washington is 7-7-1 ATS at home.
- Of the Bulls’ 17 road games, they have 10 unders and 7 overs.
- The Wizards have 11 overs and 4 unders in 15 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulls are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Wizards are 0-5.
- In their last five games, Chicago has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Washington has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 97.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 101.6 points per game (8.6 below their season average).
- The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 5.0 for the season.
