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NBA: Wizards vs Bulls Predictions

NBA betting action sees the Washington Wizards taking on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday January 14 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.  Cappers Picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

This is a nice midweek matchup between two of the best teams in the East. The battle between PGs is fun to watch.

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Washington Wizards (26-12) vs. Chicago Bulls (26-13)
Wednesday January 14
8:00PM
United Center – Chicago, IL
ESPN
NBA Betting Lines:  Chicago -6
NBA Betting Total:  197
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Washington

The Wizards took care of the first part of a difficult back to back by beating the Spurs last night.

Now they hit the road for a likely more difficult game at Chicago, though they did beat the Bulls the last time out and may be catching them at a good time.

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Washington is as healthy as they have been all season long and has one 4 of their last 5.

If they can get this one they have a chance to get on a bit of a run too as the schedule is light over the next week.

The duel between Derrick Rose and John Wall is a good one.

Wall led the team in scoring against San Antonio last night but really it was a strong defensive effort that paved the way.

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Washington held the Spurs to 39% shooting and outrebounded them significantly.

The bigs played big which will be very important if they are going to win against a Bulls team that had the night off last night.

Chicago

The Bulls might officially be in a funk.

They have lost three of their last four games including surprises against Orlando and Utah (plus a loss to these Wizards on the road).

The loss against the Magic was particularly unsettling because they had Derrick Rose back in the lineup and the defense just fell apart as they gave up 121 points – the most they have given up in regulation all season.

It could just be a lull but the Bulls are not playing to potential at the moment.

You can bet that Chicago will tighten things up this evening but they are also going to need some offense to beat the Bulls.

Over the last couple of games Rose has had some nice battles with John Wall. Wall might be the better overall player but when it comes to getting in your face and getting buckets Rose is still elite.

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Pau Gasol had another strong game but Joakim Noah was owned by Nikola Vucevic and will have to tangle with either Nene or Marcin Gortat in this one.

NBA Handicapping Trends:

  • Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Wizards are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games.
  • Wizards are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
  • Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  • Bulls are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
  • Over is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  • Wizards are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
  • Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.
  • Wizards are 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.

4* NBA Prediction:  Washington +6

I think there is very good value with the Wizards here.

NBA Score prediction:  Washington 99 – Chicago 98

They play good defense and coming off the recent win over Chicago I think they can win again. The points are a nice cushion though.

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By The Wiesguy

The Wiesguy is a newcomer to the handicapping scene. Hailing from Toronto, Canada he is always sweet on the underdogs and you can often find his thoughts, musings and picks at moneydogs.blogspot.com.