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The Chicago Bulls take on the Washington Wizards in Friday night’s Eastern Conference clash at the Capital One Arena. Both teams have had winning starts to the season and will look to extend that run. Below are the betting odds and predictions:
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The away side were outstanding last season following the arrival of Demar DeRozan, who completely transformed the organization’s fortunes. The Bulls ended their previous campaign as the sixth seed with a 46-36 record. They did, however, get knocked out by Giannis and the Bucks in Round 1. Last season, DeRozan and LaVine proved to be a monstrous duo, combining for over 52 points per game. The Chicago side did have quite a few injury concerns, with the likes of Nikola Vucevic, Coby White, and Patrick Williams all sidelined for major parts of the season. A big positive for them this season is that the aforementioned players are back to full fitness and have already featured in their opening game. To no-one's surprise, DeRozan top-scored for Chicago in their season opener against the Heat, dropping 37 for the night. LaVine’s injury at the start of the season was a worry, but the Chicago side have more than enough cover at the guard slots for it to be too big of a miss.
The Wizards are coming off a lackluster 2021-22 season after finishing 12th in the East and failing to make the playoffs with a record of 35-47. However, they started the season in a positive manner, winning their opening game against the Pacers, 114-107. Bradley Beal, as he so often does, proved to be the point of difference for the Wizards, scoring 23 points. The acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma have started to pay dividends as well, as both new players performed admirably in their first games this season. For the Wizards to take a step up in the East, their trio of Beal, Porzingis, and Kuzma have to perform consistently and continue to put up match-defining numbers.
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Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards Betting Odds:
Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards Match Details.
Fixture: Memphis Grizzlies @ Houston Rockets
Date and Time: Friday, October 21, 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Bulls vs. Wizards Best Pick:
This game will see two of the league's best shooting guards go head-to-head as Demar DeRozan takes on Bradley Beal. Both players have established themselves as superstars of the modern game and are two of the most skilled scorers in the NBA. They were instrumental in their teams' wins in their respective opening fixtures. Riddled with injuries, Beal only played 40 games last season, averaging nearly 24 a night.
Bradley Beal; Points: Over 22.5 (-105)
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Bulls vs. Wizards Final Prediction:
Both sides are evenly matched. It will be a classic guard vs. guard battle that will determine the outcome of this game, but the return of Patrick Williams and Nikola Vucevic to the Bulls' starting five is crucial. Their quality could help the Chicago side compensate for missing Zach LaVine. The Wizards did look good in their opening game, but on paper, Chicago has a much superior roster quality.
Chicago Bulls: +2.5 (-110)
