The Washington Wizards (1-1) and Chicago Bulls (1-1) meet Saturday for an Eastern Conference clash. Tip from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Bulls won 3-0
The Wizards fell to the Toronto Raptors 112-102 Friday, failing to cover as a 9.5-point home underdog with the Under (236.5) cashing with ease. Washington was led by G Trae Young, who finished with a team-high 22 points and 12 assists, but was disappointing overall after putting up 128 points on the Milwaukee Bucks in their first game of the season. No. 1 overall pick F AJ Dybantsa has yet to make his career debut for the Wizards.
The Bulls beat the Bucks 132-125 Friday, covering as a 1.5-point road underdog. The Over (241.5) hit. It was a full team effort from Chicago, which had 7 players notch double figures. G Norman Powell led the way with 25 points on 7-for-20 shooting. The Bulls, through 2 games, are 1-1 straight, 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and 2-0 O/U.
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Wizards at Bulls odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Bulls -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +2.5 (-118) | Bulls -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 244.5 (O: -110 | U: -118)
Wizards at Bulls key injuries
Wizards
(Not yet submitted -- below was for Friday's game)
- F AJ Dybantsa (ankle) out
Bulls
(Not yet submitted -- below was for Friday's game)
- C Nic Claxton (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 126, Wizards 121
Moneyline
BET BULLS (-125).
The Bulls looked like a competent side in their second game of the season Friday after losing to the Raptors by 43 points Wednesday. Rookie F Caleb Wilson scored 21 points, but more importantly, he limited his turnovers (3), which certainly helped the Bulls down Milwaukee. Behind Josh Giddey, the Bulls have the size to abuse a smaller Wizards lineup that features the 6-foot-1 Young as the premier scorer.
Washington actually has strikingly similar results against the same opponents: a win over Milwaukee and a double-digit loss to Toronto. The Wizards have yet to play on the road, however. Expect the home side with the greater size to come out on top and back BULLS (-125).
Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline and spread are similar here, so the above is the preferred play instead of taking or giving any points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 244.5 (-110).
The Bulls have the depth and youth to push the ball, and they've played little defense through their first couple of games. Chicago has allowed at least 125 points in each of its outings this season and is 2-0 O/U. Of note, it sits atop the NBA in pace (110.01).
The Wizards, against a weaker defensive side, scored 128 points on the Bucks on Wednesday, and they've also struggled defensively, allowing 114 points per game. They should want to play fast as well, sitting tied for seventh in pace. Given the tempo this game will likely be played at, take OVER 244.5 (-110).
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