With the Wizards down their leading scorer Bradley Beal and the Bulls missing key pieces like Lonzo Ball, both teams are coming off losses – making an under bet on the total score line of 228.5 an attractive option.
The Chicago Bulls (19-22) visit the Washington Wizards (17-24) on Wednesday night, and the under total line of 228.5 looks like a wise bet. The Bulls are coming off a 107-99 road loss against the Celtics on Monday, while the Wizards lost 132-112 to the Pelicans at home. Chicago has split its first two meetings this season against Washington, which will be without leading scorer Bradley Beal again. The three-time All-Star has missed five of the team's past six games with a strained left hamstring.
The Bulls have been inconsistent on the offensive end, averaging 106.7 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. Zach LaVine, who is averaging 25.6 points per game, has been the team’s most consistent scorer, and he had 27 points in the loss against the Celtics. Nikola Vucevic also put up 21 points and 13 rebounds. However, the Bulls will be without Lonzo Ball, who is out with a left knee injury. Meanwhile, the Wizards are without Bradley Beal and Johnny Davis, who is out with a right hip strain.
The Wizards' biggest issue against the Pelicans was their 20 turnovers leading to 39 points. Monte Morris, who tallied 13 points and nine assists in the loss, said the Wizards need to be more cohesive. With the loss of Davis, the team will be relying more on young players such as Corey Kispert, who had 17 points against the Pelicans. The 23-year-old is shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from three-point range on 4.4 attempts per game.
Given the absences on both ends, it is easy to see why the under is an appealing bet for this matchup. The Bulls and Wizards have combined for 229 or fewer points in 11 of their 16 meetings since the start of the 2018-19 season, and both teams will likely be focused on their defensive efforts in this one. With all the pieces missing, an under bet on the total score line of 228.5 looks like a smart move.
With the Wizards down their leading scorer Bradley Beal and the Bulls missing key pieces like Lonzo Ball, both teams are coming off losses – making an under bet on the total score line of 228.5 an attractive option.
The Chicago Bulls (19-22) visit the Washington Wizards (17-24) on Wednesday night, and the under total line of 228.5 looks like a wise bet. The Bulls are coming off a 107-99 road loss against the Celtics on Monday, while the Wizards lost 132-112 to the Pelicans at home. Chicago has split its first two meetings this season against Washington, which will be without leading scorer Bradley Beal again. The three-time All-Star has missed five of the team's past six games with a strained left hamstring.
The Bulls have been inconsistent on the offensive end, averaging 106.7 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. Zach LaVine, who is averaging 25.6 points per game, has been the team’s most consistent scorer, and he had 27 points in the loss against the Celtics. Nikola Vucevic also put up 21 points and 13 rebounds. However, the Bulls will be without Lonzo Ball, who is out with a left knee injury. Meanwhile, the Wizards are without Bradley Beal and Johnny Davis, who is out with a right hip strain.
The Wizards' biggest issue against the Pelicans was their 20 turnovers leading to 39 points. Monte Morris, who tallied 13 points and nine assists in the loss, said the Wizards need to be more cohesive. With the loss of Davis, the team will be relying more on young players such as Corey Kispert, who had 17 points against the Pelicans. The 23-year-old is shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from three-point range on 4.4 attempts per game.
Given the absences on both ends, it is easy to see why the under is an appealing bet for this matchup. The Bulls and Wizards have combined for 229 or fewer points in 11 of their 16 meetings since the start of the 2018-19 season, and both teams will likely be focused on their defensive efforts in this one. With all the pieces missing, an under bet on the total score line of 228.5 looks like a smart move.
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