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Bulls vs. Wizards prediction: Why Chicago is favored to win Thursday's NBA matchup [4/9/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards predictions for NBA Thursday.
The Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls will meet in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Thursday, with tipoff at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Bulls as the most likely winner of the Bulls vs. Wizards game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Wizards lineup will feature players like Will Riley, Tre Johnson and Bilal Coulibaly, while the Bulls will be led by Collin Sexton, Tre Jones and Leonard Miller.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Bulls vs. Wizards prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NBA game between the Bulls and Wizards, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Bulls a 70% chance of defeating the Wizards. Our predicted final score has the Bulls winning 124-119.
According to our model, the Wizards (+6.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 247.5 points has a 57% chance of staying under.
Bulls vs. Wizards odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bulls | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-105) | +6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -250 | +210 |
| Total | o247.5 (-110) | u247.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bulls vs. Wizards picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wizards +6.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Bulls | -250 |
| Total | Under 247.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, the top play to make on this game is Under 247.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Bulls vs. Wizards player props
NBA player props are a popular way to wager on the Bulls vs. Wizards matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Capital One Arena.
Collin Sexton is expected to lead the Bulls with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Will Riley is projected to have 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Wizards.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Bulls prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Bulls are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | 21 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 39 |
| Tre Jones | 17 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 35 |
| Leonard Miller | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 33 |
| G. Yabusele | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Rob Dillingham | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 26 |
Wizards prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Wizards:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | 17 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
| Tre Johnson | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 27 |
| Bub Carrington | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 28 |
| Jaden Hardy | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Bulls vs. Wizards game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Wizards and Bulls at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Bulls, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat the Wizards in Thursday's NBA matchup.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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