Bulls vs. Wizards: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 16, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 16, 2024

The Chicago Bulls (32-35) host the Washington Wizards (11-55) on March 16, 2024 at United Center. The Wizards are underdogs by a 9.5-point margin as they enter the matchup with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. The matchup has a 223.5 point total.

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Bulls vs. Wizards Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Bulls -9.5 223.5

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Injury Report as of March 16

Bulls: Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee), Julian Phillips: Out (Foot), Patrick Williams: Out (Foot), Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle), Coby White: Doubtful (Hip)

Wizards: Isaiah Livers: Out (Hip), Landry Shamet: Out (Calf), Richaun Holmes: Questionable (Toe), Richaun Holmes: Questionable (Toe), Tyus Jones: Doubtful (Back), Marvin Bagley: Out (Back), Marvin Bagley: Out (Back), Deni Avdija: Questionable (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic: Out (Not With Team)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Bulls (-9.5)
Total Pick Over (223.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Bulls vs. Wizards Stat Rankings

Bulls Avg. (Rank) Wizards Avg. (Rank)
111.8 (24th) Points Scored 114.2 (16th)
113.9 (14th) Points Allowed 123.9 (30th)
43.5 (15th) Rebounds 40.6 (30th)
11.1 (8th) Off. Rebounds 9.2 (27th)
11.7 (24th) 3pt Made 12.2 (18th)
24.7 (24th) Assists 28.2 (8th)
11.7 (4th) Turnovers 13.4 (21st)

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Bulls Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
DeMar DeRozan 65 23.3 4.3 5.3 1 0.6 1
Coby White 66 19.5 4.7 5.2 0.7 0.2 2.8
Nikola Vucevic 62 18 10.6 3.3 0.7 0.8 1.2
Ayo Dosunmu 65 10.9 2.8 2.9 0.8 0.5 1.5
Alex Caruso 58 9.8 3.8 3.1 1.6 1.1 1.8

Wizards Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kyle Kuzma 64 22.5 6.5 4.2 0.5 0.7 2.2
Jordan Poole 64 16.5 2.6 3.8 1.1 0.4 2.2
Deni Avdija 63 14 6.9 3.7 0.8 0.4 1.1
Corey Kispert 64 12.5 2.6 1.8 0.4 0.2 2.1
Tyus Jones 66 12 2.7 7.3 1.1 0.3 1.6

Betting Trends

  • The Bulls’ record against the spread is 34-32-1.
  • Chicago has no wins ATS (0-1) as a 9.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • There have been 36 Bulls games (out of 67) that went over the total this season.
  • A total of 36 times so far this season, Chicago and its opponent have combined for more than 223.5 points.
  • The point total average for Bulls games this season is 225.7, 2.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Wizards’ record against the spread is 30-35-1.
  • Against the spread, as a 9.5-point underdog or greater, Washington is 16-15.
  • Out of 66 Wizards games so far this year, 32 have gone over the total.
  • Washington’s games have gone over 223.5 points on 47 occasions this season.
  • The average total points scored in Wizards games this year (223.5) is 14.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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