The Washington Wizards (1-1) and Chicago Bulls (1-1) will square off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from United Center in Chicago, Ill. The game will broadcast live on CHSN.
The Wizards are 1.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread, with the over/under set at 244.5 total points. The Wizards are -116 on the moneyline, while the Bulls are listed at -102 to win outright.
Let's get into our Wizards vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, October 24.
Wizards vs Bulls Prediction
- Wizards vs Bulls pick: Wizards Moneyline (-116)
Our Wizards vs Bulls best bet is on Washington to win outright, with the best price currently available at FanDuel. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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Wizards vs Bulls Odds
- Wizards vs Bulls spread: Wizards -1.5 (-105), Bulls +1.5 (-115)
- Wizards vs Bulls over/under: 244.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Wizards vs Bulls moneyline: Wizards -116, Bulls -102
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Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards open their first extended road stretch of the campaign with a three-game swing away from home.
Washington kicked off the year on a high note, putting on an offensive clinic in a 128-116 victory over the Bucks. That contest was highlighted by the electric performance by Anthony Davis, who looked every bit the superstar with 34 points and 12 boards, even sparking early "MVP" chants from the home crowd.
His follow-up performance, however, fell flat in a 112-102 defeat against the Raptors, as Davis was limited to just nine points on 3-of-12 shooting.
Despite falling behind by 17 in the first half, Washington clawed back to make it a one-point game in the third quarter behind Trae Young’s 22-point, 12-assist double-double and a 20-point contribution from Tre Johnson.
If the Wizards hope to set the tone on this road trip, getting Davis back into his dominant rhythm alongside Young’s playmaking will be essential.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Chicago enters this matchup having experienced an identical set of opponents and results to start their schedule.
The Bulls endured an embarrassing 135-92 blowout loss to Toronto on opening night, but they answered with resilience on Friday by outlasting Milwaukee in a 132-125 shootout.
Norman Powell paced the squad with 25 points, while Leonard Miller chipped in 19, Jalen Smith grabbed 13 rebounds to go along with 14 points, and Buddy Hield added 13.
The breakout story in Chicago, though, has been 20-year-old rookie Caleb Wilson. After a promising 15-point debut against Toronto, Wilson filled the stat sheet against the Bucks with 21 points, six boards, two blocks, and a steal.
The Bulls have shown they can light up the scoreboard, but their defense remains prone to giving up big runs.
Wizards vs Bulls Pick, Betting Analysis
This matchup aligns with"Road Comeback" Bet Labs system from Evan Abrams, a trend designed to capture value on road teams positioned for a bounce-back after a defeat.
The betting market frequently overreacts to recent poor outings, discounting capable road squads right when they are primed to respond with higher urgency and sharper focus.
Because this is the opening leg of a road swing, travel fatigue has not set in, allowing Washington to maintain operational rhythm while shaking off their offensive clunker against Toronto.
With casual money often fading road teams coming off a loss, the value sits on the side with the superior top-end talent. Back the Wizards to rebound and take care of business on the road.
Pick: Wizards Moneyline (-116)
Wizards vs Bulls Betting Trends
