Wizards vs Bulls Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 24
Wizards at Bulls, Saturday, October 24: tip is 8:00 PM ET in Chicago.
Price: Bulls 53¢, Wizards 47¢ (Polymarket, as of Sat 12:31 PM ET)
Kalshi: Bulls 52¢, Wizards 48¢
Game total: 243.5 points (over 52¢, under 49¢)
2027 title price: Wizards 1¢, Bulls 1¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Who is favored in Wizards vs Bulls
The market barely separates them, with the Bulls at 53¢ and the Wizards at 47¢. Kalshi has the Bulls 1¢ cheaper at 52¢. Both apps sit side by side on NBA MARKET. The Bulls opened at 57¢, so the price has moved 4¢ away from them since.
How they come in
The Wizards are 1-1 this week: a 128-116 home win over the Bucks on Wednesday as 60¢ favorites and a 112-102 home loss to the Raptors on Friday as 25¢ underdogs. One of the two went over the total.
The Bulls are 1-1 this week: a 135-92 loss at the Raptors on Wednesday as 21¢ underdogs and a 132-125 win at the Bucks on Friday as 48¢ underdogs. One of the two went over the total. One of the wins came as underdogs.
Injury report
As of Oct 24. These can change right up to tip.
Nicolas Claxton (Bulls): Out, hamstring
AJ Dybantsa (Wizards): Doubtful, ankle
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Last season’s regular-season numbers on this season’s rosters. Usage is the share of team possessions a player finished while on the floor.
Wizards
Anthony Davis: 31.3 min, 27.5% usage, 20.4 pts, 11.1 reb, 2.8 ast (new, was DAL)
Julian Reese: 30.9 min, 17.7% usage, 11.8 pts, 10.5 reb, 1.8 ast
Kyshawn George: 29.0 min, 22.8% usage, 14.8 pts, 5.1 reb, 4.5 ast
Alexandre Sarr: 27.2 min, 25.7% usage, 16.3 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.7 ast
Leaky Black: 28.9 min, 11.6% usage, 7.1 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.5 ast
Bulls
Josh Giddey: 32.1 min, 24.4% usage, 17.0 pts, 8.3 reb, 9.1 ast
Norman Powell: 29.6 min, 27.2% usage, 21.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.4 ast (new, was MIA)
Matas Buzelis: 29.2 min, 22.7% usage, 16.3 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.1 ast
Nic Claxton: 27.8 min, 17.7% usage, 11.7 pts, 6.9 reb, 3.7 ast (new, was BKN)
Tre Jones: 27.0 min, 19.2% usage, 14.1 pts, 3.1 reb, 5.4 ast
What to watch
Davis is new and the Wizards’ top offensive option. 27.5% usage in 31.3 minutes with DAL last season; Sarr is next at 25.7%.
Powell is new and the Bulls’ top scoring option. 27.2% usage in 29.6 minutes with MIA last season; Giddey is next at 24.4%.
Sexton’s shots are up for grabs. He used 26.2% of the Bulls’ possessions in 26.0 minutes before leaving for LAL.
Top rookies: AJ Dybantsa, pick 1 (Wizards); Caleb Wilson, pick 4 (Bulls).
Wizards vs Bulls FAQ
Who is favored in Wizards vs Bulls?
The Bulls. Polymarket has them at 53¢, which reads as about a 53% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Wizards vs Bulls?
Saturday, October 24, at 8:00 PM ET, in Chicago.
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