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The Washington Wizards (17-62) are underdogs (+6.5) as they attempt to break a seven-game losing streak when they host the Chicago Bulls (30-49) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Capital One Arena. The game airs on CHSN and MNMT.
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Bulls vs. Wizards Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Bulls 121, Wizards 117.
- Moneyline Pick: Bulls (-261)
- Total Pick: Under 248.5 (computer predicts 237.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Wizards (+6.5)
Recent Bulls vs. Wizards Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Bulls | -5.5 | 249.5 | -226 | +186 | 129-98 CHI |
| 11/22/2025 | Bulls | -12.5 | 244.5 | -680 | +488 | 121-120 CHI |
| 4/11/2025 | Bulls | -14.5 | 237 | -909 | +602 | 119-89 CHI |
| 1/10/2025 | Bulls | -10.5 | 242.5 | -546 | +406 | 138-105 CHI |
| 1/1/2025 | Bulls | -6.5 | 242.5 | -249 | +202 | 125-107 WAS |
| 11/26/2024 | Bulls | -5.5 | 244.5 | -216 | +179 | 127-108 CHI |
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Chicago has a 38-41-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Bulls are 2-2 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
- In Chicago's 79 games with a set total, 36 have hit the over (45.6%).
- This season, the Bulls have been favored 29 times and won 12, or 41.4%, of those games.
- Chicago has a record of 2-1 when it's favored by -261 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Wizards 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Washington's ATS record is 33-46-0 this year.
- The Wizards have a 27-38 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 6.5 points or more.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 45 of Washington's 79 games with a set total.
- The Wizards have a 15-59 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 20.3% of those games).
- Washington has gone 10-51 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +211 or longer (16.4%).
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Bulls vs. Wizards Injury Report
Bulls
Bulls:
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Zach Collins: Out For Season (Toe),
Jalen Smith: Out For Season (Calf),
Nick Richards: Day-To-Day (Elbow),
Anfernee Simons: Out (Wrist),
Matas Buzelis: Out (Illness),
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Lachlan Olbrich: Probable (Foot),
Collin Sexton: Probable (Finger),
Patrick Williams: Probable (Thumb),
Isaac Okoro: Out (Quadricep)
Wizards
Wizards:
Cam Whitmore: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Kyshawn George: Out For Season (Elbow),
D'Angelo Russell: Out (Not Injury Related),
Anthony Davis: Out For Season (Finger),
Alex Sarr: Day-To-Day (Toe),
Trae Young: Out For Season (Quadricep),
Anthony Gill: Questionable (Lumbar),
Tristan Vukcevic: Out (Knee),
Jaden Hardy: Questionable (Back),
Justin Champagnie: Questionable (),
Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable (Heel),
Tre Johnson: Questionable (Foot)
Bulls vs. Wizards Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CHSN and MNMT
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Arena: Capital One Arena
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