The Chicago Bulls (37-43) host the Washington Wizards (17-63) in the Windy City Friday night. Tip from the United Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Bulls lead 2-1
The Bulls have won 4 of their last 5 games after beating the Miami Heat at home 119-111 Wednesday, covering as a 2-point underdog. G Josh Giddey led the way with 28 points on 11-for-19 shooting. Chicago has covered in just 3 of its last 7 games, but is 7-4 against the spread (ATS) in its previous 11 contests. It is 42-37-1 ATS on the season.
The Wizards have dropped 4 straight games and 7 of their last 8 contests. They are coming off a 122-103 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday as a 3.5-point underdog. F Tristan Vukcevic scored a team-high 24 points in the loss. Washington is just 3-4 ATS in its last 7 games and 33-46-1 ATS on the season.
None of the 3 meetings this season have been close. The Bulls won 127-108 in Washington on Nov. 26 and 138-105 at home on Jan. 10. The Wizards won 127-108 at home on Jan. 1
Wizards at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:52 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +950 (bet $100 to win $950) | Bulls -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +16.5 (-110) | Bulls -16.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Wizards at Bulls key injuries
Wizards
- G Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) out
- F Bilal Coulibaly (hamstring) out
- G Jordan Poole (elbow) out
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (wrist) out
- G Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Wizards at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 126, Wizards 114
Moneyline
PASS.
The Bulls (-2000) are far too expensive to consider here, while the Wizards (+950) haven’t shown much life over the past few weeks. Avoid a moneyline play.
Against the spread
BET WIZARDS +16.5 (-110).
The Bulls haven’t covered well as a sizable favorite. They have been a favorite of more than 5 points just 4 times in 2025 and are 1-3 ATS in those contests. They have allowed at least 111 points in 12 straight games, so they may struggle to pull away by a sizable margin.
The Wizards are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a double-digit underdog. They have allowed 111 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5 games as well. Considering those trends, back WIZARDS +16.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 236.5 (-110).
The Wizards are 4-5 O/U in their last 9 games, but they will be playing against a team that wants to push the pace. Chicago ranks second in tempo (Washington is fourth), so this game is going to be played fast.
The Bulls have gone Over in 3 straight games and are 5-1 O/U in their last 6 contests, scoring at least 117 points in 5 of those. With the expected pace, take OVER 236.5 (-110).
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