The Chicago Bulls (9-14) host the Washington Wizards (11-13) at United Center, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. The Wizards are 5.5-point underdogs in the game. A 225.5-point over/under is set for the matchup.
How to bet Bulls vs. Wizards
Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Bulls as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Bulls have -224 odds to pick up the win, while the Wizards are listed at +183 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 225.5 points.
Bulls vs. Wizards Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
Bulls vs. Wizards Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Bulls are 11-12-0 this year. Chicago has been chosen as the favorite in six games this year and has walked away with the win three times (50%) in those games. Bulls games this year have hit the over nine times in 24 opportunities (37.5%).
The Wizards are 9-14-1 against the spread this season. Washington has won 33.3% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (4-8). Wizards games this season have gone over the total in 13 of 24 opportunities (54.2%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Bulls
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DeMar DeRozan | 23 | 25.5 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Zach LaVine | 19 | 22 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.8 |
Nikola Vucevic | 23 | 15.8 | 11 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Ayo Dosunmu | 22 | 10.4 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1 |
Patrick Williams | 23 | 9.1 | 4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1 | 1.3 |
Wizards
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bradley Beal | 18 | 22.9 | 3.7 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.7 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 23 | 21.8 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Kyle Kuzma | 23 | 20.6 | 7.7 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
Rui Hachimura | 16 | 11.6 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Corey Kispert | 16 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
Bulls vs. Wizards Injury Report
Wizards: Bradley Beal: Out (Hamstring), Delon Wright: Out (Hamstring), Rui Hachimura: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Chicago Bulls
With 111.5 points per game on offense, Chicago ranks 17th in the NBA. Defensively, it allows 112.9 points per contest, which ranks 15th in the league. Offensively the Bulls have played worse when playing at home this season, posting 110.8 points per game, compared to 112.1 per game on the road. The Bulls’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, racking up 111.7 points per contest compared to the 111.5 they’ve averaged this year.
Chicago is making 10.1 three-pointers per game (third-worst in NBA), and it owns a 35.4% three-point percentage (16th-ranked). The Bulls are attempting 58.9 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 67.3% of the shots they’ve taken (and 75.3% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 28.7 treys per contest, which are 32.7% of their shots (and 24.7% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Washington Wizards
Washington puts up 111 points per game and give up 112.5, making them 19th in the NBA offensively and 12th on defense. In 2022-23 the Wizards are averaging four more points per game at home (112.8) than on the road (108.8). While the Wizards are putting up 111 points per game in 2022-23, they have bettered that mark over their previous 10 games, tallying 115 a contest.
Beyond the arc, Washington is 23rd in the league in 3-pointers made per game (10.9). It is 21st in 3-point percentage at 33.8%. In 2022-23, the Wizards have taken 36.5% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 63.5% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 26.2% of the Wizards’ buckets have been 3-pointers, and 73.8% have been 2-pointers.
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