Bulls vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 1

Published 7:17 am Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The Chicago Bulls (15-18) play the Washington Wizards (5-25) as 5.5-point favorites on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT and CHSN.

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Bulls vs. Wizards Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: MNMT and CHSN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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Bulls vs. Wizards Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Bulls 120 – Wizards 115

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Spread & Total Prediction for Bulls vs. Wizards

  • Pick ATS: Wizards (+ 5.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Bulls (-5.1)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (237.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 234.7
  • The Bulls have had more success against the spread than the Wizards this season, recording an ATS record of 16-17-0, compared to the 12-18-0 record of the Wizards.
  • As a 5.5-point favorite or more in 2024-25, Chicago is 3-1 against the spread compared to the 10-18 ATS record Washington puts up as a 5.5-point underdog.
  • Washington and its opponents have exceeded the total 53.3% of the time this season (16 out of 30). That’s more often than Chicago and its opponents have (17 out of 33).
  • As a moneyline underdog this year, the Wizards are 5-25, while the Bulls are 5-2 as moneyline favorites.

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Bulls Performance Insights

  • The Bulls rank seventh in the NBA with 117.5 points per contest, but their defense has lagged behind, surrendering 121 points per game (second-worst in league).
  • Chicago, who ranks seventh in the league with 45.2 boards per game, is allowing 47 rebounds per contest, which is third-worst in the NBA.
  • The Bulls have been one of the top teams in the league when it comes to assists, as they are collecting 29.5 per game (fourth-best in NBA).
  • Chicago ranks 18th in the NBA at 14.5 turnovers per contest, but it is forcing 11.6 turnovers per game, which ranks second-worst in the league.
  • The Bulls sport a 37.2% three-point percentage this season (10th-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really provided a lift by draining 16.5 threes per contest (second-best).

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Wizards Performance Insights

  • In 2024-25, the Wizards are 24th in the NBA offensively (108.4 points scored per game) and worst defensively (122.4 points allowed).
  • Washington is 14th in the NBA in rebounds per game (44.1) and worst in rebounds conceded (48.8).
  • The Wizards are 22nd in the league in assists (24.7 per game) in 2024-25.
  • Washington is 25th in the league in turnovers per game (15.6) and fourth-worst in turnovers forced (12.7).
  • In 2024-25 the Wizards are 21st in the NBA in 3-point makes (12.2 per game) and third-worst in 3-point percentage (32.7%).

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