NBA 2025-2026: Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread

Washington Wizards

Home Team
27.8%
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Chicago Bulls

Away Team
72.2%
2025-2026 Season

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AI-powered statistical projections for tonight's starters. Click a player to view their full probability distributions.

HOME Washington Wizards
PTS 13.9 REB 3.8 AST 6.2 3PM 2.5
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PTS 8.9 REB 4.8 AST 1.9 3PM 1.9
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PTS 17.1 REB 4.4 AST 3.5 3PM 2.1
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PTS 9.7 REB 4.8 AST 2.1 3PM 0.9
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PTS 14.3 REB 12.0 AST 2.9 3PM 0.1
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AWAY Chicago Bulls
PTS 17.1 REB 3.9 AST 6.8 3PM 1.0
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PTS 19.2 REB 4.5 AST 3.9 3PM 2.6
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PTS 14.3 REB 6.7 AST 1.8 3PM 1.8
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PTS 10.9 REB 4.7 AST 2.4 3PM 2.0
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PTS 13.7 REB 6.6 AST 1.9 3PM 2.3
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Starting Five Matchup

PG
Bub Carrington
OR
106.4
DR
125.3
PTS
10.3
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Tre Jones
OR
128.9
DR
118.3
PTS
13.8
SG
Leaky Black
OR
105.2
DR
125.8
PTS
7.0
VS
Collin Sexton
OR
113.6
DR
118.1
PTS
17.2
SF
Will Riley
OR
107.1
DR
125.0
PTS
10.1
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Leonard Miller
OR
115.6
DR
118.6
PTS
10.8
PF
Anthony Gill
OR
100.9
DR
127.0
PTS
5.4
VS
Patrick Williams
OR
92.4
DR
120.3
PTS
6.8
C
Julian Reese
OR
105.9
DR
120.6
PTS
11.4
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Guerschon Yabusele
OR
112.7
DR
118.3
PTS
10.2
OR = Offensive Rating · DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) · PTS = Avg Points Per Game

Key Prediction Insights

Chicago Bulls are the pick to win (72.2% probability). Expected starting fives — Washington Wizards: Bub Carrington, Leaky Black, Will Riley, Anthony Gill, Julian Reese. Chicago Bulls: Tre Jones, Collin Sexton, Leonard Miller, Patrick Williams, Guerschon Yabusele.

Total Points and Spread Analysis

The model expects a combined 237.03 points, signaling a game tilted toward a faster pace and plenty of scoring. The expected spread (Home - Away = -5.42) hands a roughly 5.4-point advantage to the away team, which in this slate favors Chicago.

🏀 Total Points Predictions

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Expected Total Points in Game 237.0 Most likely outcome: 237 points
📊 Total Points Probability Distribution
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Probability of each total points outcome

Probability distribution bar chart for total combined points in the Washington Wizards versus Chicago Bulls NBA game. The X-axis shows possible total points values, and the Y-axis shows the predicted probability percentage for each outcome.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total points ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function (CDF) chart for total points in Washington Wizards versus Chicago Bulls. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability that the game total will be at or below each points threshold.

📈 Spread Predictions

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Expected Spread (Washington Wizards - Chicago Bulls) -5.4 Most likely outcome: -6 points
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Probability of each spread outcome

Probability distribution bar chart for the point spread (home minus away) in the Washington Wizards versus Chicago Bulls NBA game. Positive values indicate a home team lead, negative values an away team lead.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

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Cumulative distribution function (CDF) chart for the point spread in Washington Wizards versus Chicago Bulls. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

ELO Rating Trends

ELO rating progression chart for Washington Wizards (orange) and Chicago Bulls (blue) over their most recent games. The Y-axis shows each team's ELO rating and the X-axis shows game dates. Higher values indicate stronger performance.

Both teams’ ELO trends are falling over the last five games, with Washington down 28.7 and Chicago down 14.9.

Washington Wizards

1270.5 -28.7 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-07 Chicago Bulls 1270.5 -10.3
2026-04-05 Brooklyn Nets 1280.8 -8.9
2026-04-04 Miami Heat 1289.7 -4.2
2026-04-01 Philadelphia 76ers 1293.9 -5.3
2026-03-30 Los Angeles Lakers 1299.2

Chicago Bulls

1371.8 -14.9 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-07 Washington Wizards 1371.8 +10.4
2026-04-05 Phoenix Suns 1361.4 -6.6
2026-04-03 New York Knicks 1368.0 -5.0
2026-04-01 Indiana Pacers 1373.0 -13.7
2026-03-30 San Antonio Spurs 1386.7

NBA ELO Power Rankings

Curious how these teams stack up league-wide? Check the full ELO standings, progression charts, and conference breakdowns.

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Recent Form — Last 5 Games

Washington Wizards

0-5 in last 5
L L L L L
Opponent PF PA Diff
Chicago Bulls 98 129 -31
Brooklyn Nets 115 121 -6
Miami Heat 136 152 -16
Philadelphia 76ers 131 153 -22
Los Angeles Lakers 101 120 -19

Chicago Bulls

1-4 in last 5
W L L L L
Opponent PF PA Diff
Washington Wizards 129 98 +31
Phoenix Suns 110 120 -10
New York Knicks 96 136 -40
Indiana Pacers 126 145 -19
San Antonio Spurs 114 129 -15

Game Analysis

Washington has dropped three straight: a 98-129 loss to Chicago, 115-121 to Brooklyn, and 136-152 to Miami. Those results show the Wizards struggling to stop opponents—allowing 129, 121 and 152 points—and failing to keep games close. Chicago is 1-2 over its last three, with a dominant 129-98 win over Washington but losses to Phoenix (110-120) and New York (96-136), so inconsistency is present on both ends for the Bulls. Looking at the projected starters, Washington’s five average offensive rating is 105.1, defensive rating 124.7, and average points made 8.84 — numbers that point to offensive limitations and defensive vulnerabilities. Chicago’s projected starting five averages an offensive rating of 112.6, defensive rating of 118.7, and 11.76 points made — a clear edge on both ends. Tre Jones (128.9 ORtg) and Collin Sexton’s scoring (17.2 PPG) give Chicago a higher ceiling if they sustain efficiency.

Final Prediction

Chicago’s superior offensive and defensive profile among the expected starters and the recent blowout win over Washington give them the edge. Watch whether Washington can slow Tre Jones and Collin Sexton; that matchup will likely decide how tight this one becomes.

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