Wizards vs Bulls Picks & Odds (Feb. 26)

• The Bulls host the Wizards on Sunday
• Washington has won two out of three against Chicago this season
• Keep reading for the Wizards vs Bulls odds, preview, and prediction

The Chicago Bulls (27-33, 17-13 home) will be looking to build off a statement victory over the Brooklyn Nets when they welcome the Washington Wizards (28-31, 14-18 away) to the United Center on Sunday afternoon for an Eastern Conference matchup. The tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 pm ET. Find the Wizards vs Bulls odds below.

DC suffered a loss to the New York Knicks on Friday in their first game since the All-Star break by a score of 115-109. Chicago meanwhile beat up Brooklyn 131-87 with Zach LaVine leading the charge.

Wizards vs Bulls Odds

The Bulls are laying 3.5 points at home and own a 12-14 record as an ATS favorite. They have -150 moneyline odds, while the Wizards sit at +130. Washington is only 14-18 on the road but is 2-1 against Chicago in 2022-23.

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK

Offer

T&Cs

Bet $5 & Get $250 in Bonus Bets if Your Bet Wins

Must be 21+. T&C Apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

LOCK IN PROMO

SIGNUP PROMO

BET $5
GET $250

BET NOW

Odds as of February 25th at DraftKings.

Washington Can’t Keep a Lead

The Wizards returned to action on Friday and looked to be well on their way to a much-needed win. With Kristaps Porzingis balling out for a career-high 19 first-quarter points, the Wizards built a 19-point lead in the first half before completely collapsing.

For the 10th time this campaign, Wes Unseld Jr’s group blew a double-digit lead and ultimately lost to the Knicks, who outscored them 30-7 through the second and third.

While there were some positives offensively, the defense simply took their foot off the gas pedal and allowed New York to slowly claw its way back into this contest. With the Wizards in the middle of the play-in race, these types of letdowns just can’t happen.

final from home. #DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/6ciyaKF4tX

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 25, 2023

Porzingis really cooled off after that opening period and finished with 23 points, while Kyle Kuzma also added 23. Bradley Beal meanwhile scored just 16. With Chicago coming in with momentum after destroying the Nets, Washington must bring intensity Sunday and that means for all 48 minutes.

DC will be without Porzingis though, who is out with knee soreness.

Bulls Coming Off Statement Win

A week’s break to reset appeared to pay off for Chicago when they took the floor at home against Brooklyn. With Patrick Beverley making his debut for the team, the Bulls came out of the gates firing and put an absolute beat down on the new-look Nets.

In the process, Billy Donovan’s squad ended a six-game losing streak.

To end a cold skid is one thing, but Chi-Town did it in style. Winning by 44 points is the definition of dominant. LaVine was on another level, erupting for a team-high 32 points as six different players finished in double-figures. DeMar DeRozan contributed 17 as well.

Zach LaVine = 32 pts on 71% shooting 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gzlzcSvaxS

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 25, 2023

Pat Bev’s energy and constant communication gave the Bulls a jolt, despite finishing with a mere eight points, five rebounds, and four dimes. Chicago killed Brooklyn inside and shot a blistering 46% from downtown.

That will almost always translate to success and needless to say, it did. Perhaps this is the type of win that helps the Bulls turn things around and make a run at a play-in spot. Only time will tell.

Wizards vs Bulls Prediction

I really like what I saw from Chicago the other night and DeRozan wasn’t even much of a factor. With Porzingis sidelined for Washington, I’ll take the Bulls with the points to move one step closer to .500 basketball.

Pick: Bulls -3.5 (-110)