by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Oct 20, 2022
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Friday, October 2, 2022
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Where to Watch: NBCS-CHI
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Bulls -1.5, Wizards +1.5; Over/Under: 223 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Bulls -1.5, Wizards +1.5; Over/Under: 223 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Bulls -1.5, Wizards +1.5; Over/Under: 223 points
Season Record
Chicago Bulls: 1-0 (1st place, Central Division)
Washington Wizards: 1-0 (3rd place, Southeast Division)
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Chicago Bulls: 1-0 last 1
Washington Wizards: 1-0 last 1
Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Preview and Analysis
The Bulls are coming into this game with a 1-0 record overall and they are 1-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Miami Heat in their last game. DeMar DeRozan led the team in points in that game with 37 while Ayo Dosunmu was next on the team with 17 points. DeMar DeRozan led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Nikola Vucevic led the team in rebounds with 17. They were 44.1% from the field, 36.1% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116 PPG and their defense is averaging their opponents to average 108 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 1-0 this season and their O/U record is 1-0.
The Wizards are coming into this game with a 1-0 record overall and they are playing their 1st home game of the season here. They are entering this game off of a win against the Indiana Pacers in their last game. Bradley Beal led the team in points in that game with 23 while Kyle Kuzma was next on the team with 22 points. Bradley Beal and Monté Morris each led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Kyle Kuzma led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 46.2% from the field, 35.5% from 3-point range, and 79.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114 PPG and their defense is averaging their opponents to average 107 PPG against them. The Wizards have an ATS record of 1-0 this season and their O/U record is 0-1.
Bulls vs Wizards Prediction
The current betting odds have the Bulls listed as a 1.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Wizards opened their season with a big win over the Pacers on the road and now they come back home for their home opener here. They played well in that game but they were not facing a very tough team to play as the Pacers are in a bit of a rebuild right now. The Bulls also opened their season with a big win over the Heat and that is very impressive since the Heat were the number 1 seed in the East last season. They also won that game on the road so they already have that road win under their belt and they are going to be coming for another here against a team that is not as strong. The Bulls were very good last season but they fizzled out in the playoffs and they are going to be looking to take a big step this year with LaVine and DeRozan right back to it in their 1st game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bulls to cover the spread in this game.
Bulls Wizards Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, October 2, 2022 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Bulls 114 Wizards 108.
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NBA Betting Trends
Chicago Bulls: 11-16 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less. 19-12 OVER on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 19-14 OVER against Southeast division opponents.
Washington Wizards: 15-9 ATS in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 20-13 ATS against Central division opponents. 20-8 OVER off a road win.
Key Injuries
Chicago Bulls: Z. LaVine (PG) Ques Fri - Knee. L. Ball (PG) Late Dec - Knee.
Washington Wizards: C. Kispert (SF) Ques Fri - Ankle. D. Avdija (SF) Ques Fri - Ankle. V. Carey Jr. (PF) Ques Fri - Concussion.
Notable Quotes
“His whole routine and what he does in the summer and the grind that he puts himself through, I think prepares him for these for these situations. And he takes great care of himself. He’s really, really cerebral. He’s a smart player." - Billy Donovan after his team’s win against the Heat on Wednesday.
“We know teams are going to heat him up, using him as a facilitator. I thought he did a pretty good job, It was pretty good balance tonight." - Wes Unseld after his team’s win against the Pacers on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Chicago Bulls
PG Ayo Dosunmu
SG Zach LaVine
SF DeMar DeRozan
PF Patrick Williams
C Nikola Vucevic
Washington Wizards
PG Monte Morris
SG Bradley Beal
SF Deni Avdija
PF Kyle Kuzma
C Kristaps Porzingis
Statistical Leaders
Chicago Bulls
PPG: D. DeRozan (37)
APG: D. DeRozan (9)
Reb/G: N. Vucevic (17)
Washington Wizards
PPG: B. Beal (23)
APG: B. Beal (6)
Reb/G: K. Kuzma (13)
Coaches:
Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (3rd season)
Washington Wizards: Wes Unseld (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
