THE Wizards of Washington I will visit the Chicago Bulls Saturday at the United Center. Tip-off takes place at 8 p.m. ET.
Washington (11-55 SU, 30-34-2 ATS and 32-34 O/U) lost 135-119 to Houston on Thursday. The Wizards are eliminated from the playoffs.
Chicago (32-35 SU, 34-32-1 ATS and 35-31-1 O/U) lost 126-111 to the LA Clippers on Thursday. The Bulls are ninth in the Eastern Conference standings.
This is the first meeting between the Wizards and the Bulls this season.
Injury report
Wizards: FP Richaun HolmesPG Landry Shameand SF Deni Avdija are debatable.
Bulls: SG Coby White is debatable.
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Washington should get a victory against the spread
Washington is averaging 114.2 points per game (16th) and shooting 47.1 percent (17th), including 34.8 percent from three-point range (29th). He converts 76.7 percent of his free throw attempts (22nd) and averages 40.6 rebounds per game (30th). The Wizards also average 28.2 assists (8th) and 13.8 turnovers per game (20th).
Washington allows 123.9 points per game (30th), and its opponents shoot 50.0% (29th), including 36.7% from deep (17th), with 49.3 rebounds per game (30th). The Wizards average 5.2 blocks (13th), 7.7 steals per game (9th) and 19.7 fouls per game (22nd).
Washington ranks 26th in offensive rating, 30th in defensive rating and 1st in pace (schedule-adjusted), according to Dunks and Threes.
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– Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 15, 2024
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Will Chicago minimize its opponent on Saturday?
Chicago is averaging 111.8 points per game (24th) and shooting 46.5 percent (21st), including 35.8 percent from three-point range (20th). He converts 79.4 percent of his free throw attempts (10th) and averages 43.5 rebounds per game (16th). The Bulls also average 27.4 assists (10th) and 13.4 turnovers per game (18th).
Chicago is giving up 113.9 points per game (15th), and its opponents are shooting 47.2 percent (16th), including 36.6 percent from deep (15th), with 43.8 rebounds per game (16th). The Bulls average 4.9 blocks (20th), 7.6 steals per game (12th) and 18.9 fouls per game (15th).
Chicago ranks 20th in offensive rating, 19th in defensive rating and 29th in tempo (schedule-adjusted), according to Dunks and Threes.
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– Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 15, 2024
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Washington is 20-14-2 ATS on the road this season. I think this is a good spot to cover Saturday against a Chicago team that is 3-7 ATS in their last ten home games. The Bulls have faced a tough schedule recently, with eight straight games against playoff contenders. The Wizards have faced Houston, Memphis and Charlotte in three of their last four games, and they picked up a straight-up win over Miami in the other game.
Chicago is a fringe playoff team that lacks star power. With Coby White questionable, the home team is vulnerable and has a bad spread. The Wiz have 19 more ATS wins than SU this season, and I think they should get another win after losing five of their last seven ATS games.
Bet on Washington (7th in rim FG%) to make enough shots against Chicago’s sub-par rim defense (20th in NBA) to at least cover the spread!
Prediction: Wizards coverage
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The over is my prediction for the Wizards-Bulls game total. Chicago could face a test from Washington tomorrow, especially in the paint. The Wizards have nothing to lose, but they can still get hot offensively on any night with their collection of inconsistent scorers. The Bulls have been through a tough stretch of games, and even though they are fighting for a playoff spot, they might not have their best game against a non-playoff contender.
Washington (1st in schedule adjusted pace) will make Chicago work for the victory, pushing the total over in a more competitive match than expected.
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