Wizards vs Bulls NBA Picks
The Wizards were missing one of their leaders with Nene out due to suspensions but it appears it might have sharpened their focus as they took a commanding 3-1 series lead heading back to Chicago. [ad-4468020]
Washington Wizards (3-1) vs. Chicago Bulls (1-3)
Tuesday April 29
United Center – Chicago, IL
8:00PM
Moneyline: Chicago -190, Washington +175
Spread: Chicago -4.5
Total: 183.5
Washington
Washington seemed relatively unphased in this one as their backcourt was solid and veteran Trevor Ariza took advantage of the extra opportunities available.
Washington has proven that it does not have to play great to beat the Bulls, they just have to play their game.
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I am looking for their backcourt duo of Beal and Wall to lead the team to victory. They were adequate in G4 and every time they have been that they have generally responded.
The key will be toughness and decision making as much as scoring because Chicago is not going to go down without a fight.
Having won twice already as underdogs on the road in this series it is clear that the Wizards are capable of making it a third and taking the series. I find it interesting that even though they are up 3-1 this number is virtually the same as it was for G1 and G2.
It makes me think it is less of a true line and more of lure for action. The Wizards are the value side.
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Chicago
Well the team that nobody wants to face is now facing elimination. Over the course of 4 games
Chicago has played tough but they are not down 3-1 by any sort of fluke. They have simply not been good enough to beat this emerging Wizards team and it looks like they could making tee times as early as next week.
The Bulls are at home so maybe they can be inspired to extend the series a little longer.
For the past two games the Bulls have been relying on an unexpected offensive explosion.
First it was Mike Dunleavy and then it was Taj Gibson, with both scoring 30+ points. Is this the game D.J. Augustin gets off, making closer to half his shots than a third. The Bulls are always looking for offense but they can not always find it.
Is there really someone on this team capable of putting them on their back. Joakim Noah is a great all around player but I am not sure he fits the profile.
Based on what we have seen this series I don’t see how you can bet the Bulls. You don’t have to back the Wizards but I don’t see anything but an emotional argument behind Chicago right now.
If you do think that the Bulls will extend maybe look at the under as they will want to win in the 80s.
I never like those low totals though.
Spread prediction: Washington +4.5
Total prediction: Over
Score prediction: Washington 97 – Chicago 94
