The Chicago Bulls (25-51) meet the Washington Wizards (42-34) at United Center. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 1, 2018.
Washington opened as an 8-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 210.5 points.
Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls ATS Prediction
In the Wizards’ last contest, they topped the Charlotte Hornets, 107-93. The Wizards forced 17 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.557 (above their season average of 0.525). With 26 points on 10-for-15 shooting, Otto Porter Jr. was the game’s high scorer.
The Bulls beat the Orlando Magic in their last matchup, 90-82. Chicago’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Orlando. The Bulls had a rate of 0.190 (above their season average of 0.166), while the Magic posted a mark of 0.138 (below their season average of 0.184). Lauri Markkanen led Chicago in scoring with 13 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the up-tempo Bulls (ranked sixth in the league in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Wizards (18th in possessions per game).
Washington holds records of 42-34 straight up (SU) and 33-40-2 against the spread (ATS). Games involving the Wizards have gone under the projected point total 53.3 percent of the time.
Meanwhile, Chicago is 25-51 SU and 38-35-3 ATS. In opposition of Washington, games featuring the Bulls have a slight tendency to go over the projected point total (52.6 percent).
The Wizards have won both games against the Bulls this season, including a 101-90 victory in their last matchup. Washington covered as a 5.5-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 191 points, which was 22 points below the projected point total of 213 points. Washington had a better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.481). Chicago, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (20.5 vs. 14.3). Tomas Satoransky was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points.
Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Washington is 20-17 ATS with 23 unders and 14 overs.
Chicago is 19-16-2 ATS at home with 19 unders and 18 overs.
Washington is 19-4 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Chicago is 7-6.
When scoring more than 100 points, the Wizards are 39-18 and the Bulls are 22-24.
Washington averages 25.2 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Chicago ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (25.6).
The Wizards rank 11th in three pointers allowed per game (28.8) while the Bulls rank last (32.2).
Chicago ranks sixth in second chance points allowed per game (11.4) while Washington ranks 25th (13.3).
The Wizards rank 10th in points off turnovers per game (17.1) while the Bulls rank 28th (14.6).
Chicago ranks fifth in rebounds per game (44.9) while Washington ranks 20th (43.1).
The Bulls rank fifth in steals allowed per game (7.1) while the Wizards rank 14th (7.7).
Washington ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.4) while Chicago ranks last (3.6).
The Wizards rank 24th in points in the paint per game (42.6) while the Bulls rank 26th (41.7).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Washington is 1-4 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Chicago is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Wizards’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 1.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 93.6 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 107.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
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