Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 25/03/2024, 07:05  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 25/03/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Washington Wizards will head to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls in the NBA on Monday night. The hosts are 34-37 and ninth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 13-58 and 14th in the Conference standings. 

While the Washington Wizards have been underperforming for much of the season, they have shown signs of improvement recently, with four wins in their last nine games. They are now aiming for a third consecutive victory after narrowly defeating the Raptors 112-109 on Saturday. Deni Avdija led the team with an impressive performance, contributing 22 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists, while Corey Kispert and Jordan Poole each scored 18 points. The Wizards are currently ranked 17th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 113.7 points per game, which is only slightly higher than the Bulls' average points allowed. However, their defense has been their Achilles' heel this season, as they rank last in the league, allowing a staggering 123.7 points per game. On the road, they have allowed slightly more points compared to their home games. The Wizards have six players listed as doubtful for their upcoming match, including key players like Kyle Kuzma and Isaiah Livers.

The Chicago Bulls currently occupy the ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings, putting them in contention for a spot in the play-in round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season. However, their recent performances have not been encouraging, as they have lost three of their last five games, including a 124-113 defeat at home to the top-seeded Celtics last time out. Despite the loss, DeMar DeRozan stood out with an impressive stat line, contributing 28 points, six rebounds, and nine assists. Nikola Vucevic, Alex Caruso, and Ayo Dosunmu each added 14 points to the team's total. Offensively, the Bulls are averaging 112.1 points per game, ranking 21st in the league. Interestingly, they score slightly more points on the road than at home. Defensively, the Bulls are allowing 113.9 points per game, placing them 15th overall in the league. The Bulls will be without key players such as Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball, and Julian Phillips for their upcoming match.