Tip‑off is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT
Venue: Capital One Arena — 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC
Recent Team Form
Chicago Bulls
Last 10 games: 2–8
Averaging: 119.1 PPG, 45.5 RPG, 27.1 APG
Allowing: 128.0 PPG
Shooting: 46.7% FG
Notes: Snapped a seven‑game losing streak with a blowout win over Washington on April 7.
Washington Wizards
Last 10 games: 1–9
Averaging: 115.2 PPG, 39.1 RPG, 25.2 APG
Allowing: 131.6 PPG
Shooting: 48.0% FG
Notes: Have lost 23 of their last 24 games and are on a 10‑game home losing streak.
Injury Report
Chicago Bulls
Day‑to‑day: Anfernee Simons (wrist), Isaac Okoro (quad), Matas Buzelis (illness), Josh Giddey (hamstring), Nick Richards (elbow)
Out for season: Jalen Smith (calf), Noa Essengue (shoulder), Zach Collins (toe)
Washington Wizards
Out for season: Anthony Davis (finger), Cam Whitmore (shoulder), Kyshawn George (elbow), Trae Young (quad)
Day‑to‑day: Tristan Vukcevic (knee), Jaden Hardy (back), Tre Johnson (foot), Alex Sarr (toe)
Out (not injury related): D’Angelo Russell
Washington’s injury list is significantly more damaging, removing multiple starters and high‑usage players.
Key Player Matchups
Tre Jones (CHI) vs. Bub Carrington (WAS)
Jones is coming off a 29‑point, 6‑assist performance and is shooting 55.3% recently.
Carrington averages 10.3 PPG, 4.6 APG, but Washington’s offensive structure is inconsistent.
Collin Sexton (CHI) vs. Will Riley (WAS)
Sexton is averaging 2.7 made threes over his last 10 games.
Riley is Washington’s most reliable scorer recently at 17.6 PPG on 48.8% shooting.
Bench Units
Chicago’s bench just produced 26 points from Rob Dillingham in the previous meeting.
Washington’s bench struggled badly, including Will Riley shooting 1‑for‑13 in the last matchup.
Series History
Season series: Chicago leads 2–0
Most recent meeting (April 7): Bulls won 129–98, dominating from the opening quarter (38–18).
Chicago has controlled both matchups, including a 37‑point lead at one point in the last game.
Betting Trends & Market Indicators
Chicago has lost 11 of its last 14 but just crushed Washington.
Washington has lost 23 of 24 and is severely depleted.
Wizards are on a 10‑game home losing streak.
Bulls shoot 14.4 threes per game, slightly above what Washington typically allows.
Matchup Breakdown
Chicago Advantages
Better health (despite injuries)
More reliable scoring options
Stronger rebounding and assist numbers
Recent blowout win shows clear matchup edge
Washington Challenges
Missing multiple starters
Poor defensive metrics (allowing 131.6 PPG last 10)
Inconsistent shooting and turnover issues
Bench production highly volatile
Game Odds
Chicago Bulls – 6.5
Washington Wizards 247.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026
