Wizards vs Bulls prediction NBA · Saturday, October 24
At a glance
The Chicago Bulls (1-1) host the Washington Wizards (1-1) on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 PM ET at United Center in NBA action. Final score: Wizards 124 – Bulls 120. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Bulls a 65% chance to win: prediction missed. Since the start of the season: 1-1 for the Bulls and 1-1 for the Wizards (current streaks: Bulls W1, Wizards L1).
The analysis Model
Slight edge to the Bulls, but the Wizards have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects Bulls 120 – 116 Wizards, a margin of about 4.9 points in favor of the Bulls and a total around 236 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game. The Bulls and the Wizards played yesterday: fatigue often shows in the fourth quarter. Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The Wizards need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
WSHCHI
Top performers
Wizards
Trae YoungG · #325pts / gameTrae YoungG · #39assists
Justin ChampagnieF · #914reboundsBulls
Caleb WilsonF · #830pts / game
Josh GiddeyG · #310assistsCaleb WilsonF · #814reboundsRecent form
WSHCHIHead-to-head
WSH lead 1-0 this season.
WSH
Team comparison
| WSH | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Record | 1-1 |
| 113.2 | Points scored / game | 115.7 |
| 123.3 | Points allowed / game | 122.7 |
| -8.6 | Adjusted margin / game | -6.0 |
| L1 | Current streak | W1 |
| 1-1 | Last 10 games | 1-1 |
| 0-0 road | Home / road record | 0-0 home |
| 17-65 (-12.0) | Last season | 31-51 (-5.2) |
| Yes | Played yesterday | Yes |
Injury report Wizards
Injury report Bulls
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data; early in the season they rely heavily on last season. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.