Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 1, 2025

The Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards matchup is one of eight games scheduled on New Year’s Day on Wednesday. Chicago is off to a 15-18 start that places it ninth in the Eastern Conference, while Washington is last with a 5-25 record.

The two teams have met each other 244 times in the regular season, with the Bulls holding a 134-110 lead. This will be their second meeting this season, having played on Nov. 26. Chicago won that game 127-108, behind Coby White’s 21 points, while the Wizards were led by Kyle Kuzma’s 23 points.

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Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards game details and odds

The Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Capital One Arena. The matchup will be broadcast locally on Monumental Sports Network and Chicago Sports Network. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Bulls (-205) vs. Wizards (+170)

Spread: Bulls (-5.5) vs. Wizards (+5.5)

Total (O/U): Bulls -110 (o237.5) vs. Wizards -110 (u237.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards preview

The Bulls are on a two-game win streak, with their most recent victory coming against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.

Chicago won 115-108 in OT and was led by Coby White’s near triple-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Nikola Vucevic (16 points and 13 rebounds) and Josh Giddey (13 points and 12 rebounds) had double-doubles as well. Chicago has won five of its past 10 games and is 10-7 on the road.

The Wizards, meanwhile, have lost two straight and seven of their past 10 games. They are coming off of a 126-106 blowout loss to the New York Knicks on Monday. Jonas Valanciunas led them off the bench with 22 points, while Alex Sarr and Malcolm Brogdon had 18 points each. Washington is 4-13 at home and could struggle again.

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Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards betting props

Coby White’s points total is set at 19.5. With Zach LaVine questionable, White should get more touches. Bet on the over here.

Kyle Kuzma’s points total is set at 14.5. Kuzma made a return to the lineup from a rib injury against New York. He played from the bench for just nine points, but expect his production to increase on Wednesday and score 15 points at least.

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Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Bulls to get a win on the road. We predict the same. Chicago should cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total surpassing 237.5 points.