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Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Stats

Date: Sat 21 Nov 2026
Tip-off: 01:00
Projected 118-117
Projected total 235.7
Scheduled
Position#27
Record3-9
FormLLLWW
Points / game114.6
Allowed / game125.9
Chicago Bulls
USA
Vs
54%
46%
■ CHI 54%■ WAS 46%
Pythia win probability
Form · last 5 games
5.1/10
Around normal
3.0/10
🧊 Cold
Washington Wizards
USA
Position#23
Record4-9
FormLLLLL
Points / game110.0
Allowed / game115.8
USANBA· United Center
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Washington Wizards
20 Nov 2026
CHI v WAS
upcoming
24 Oct 2026
CHI120
WAS124
22 Nov 2025
CHI121
WAS120
11 Apr 2025
CHI119
WAS89
10 Jan 2025
CHI138
WAS105
25 Mar 2024
CHI105
WAS107
16 Mar 2024
CHI127
WAS98
26 Feb 2023
CHI102
WAS82
07 Dec 2022
CHI115
WAS111
07 Jan 2022
CHI130
WAS122
08 Feb 2021
CHI101
WAS105
23 Feb 2020
CHI126
WAS117
15 Jan 2020
CHI115
WAS106
20 Mar 2019
CHI126
WAS120
09 Feb 2019
CHI125
WAS134
01 Apr 2018
CHI113
WAS94
10 Feb 2018
CHI90
WAS101
21 Dec 2016
CHI97
WAS107
12 Nov 2016
CHI106
WAS95
24 Feb 2016
CHI109
WAS104
11 Jan 2016
CHI100
WAS114
03 Mar 2015
CHI97
WAS92
14 Jan 2015
CHI99
WAS105
29 Apr 2014
CHI69
WAS75
22 Apr 2014
CHI99
WAS101
20 Apr 2014
CHI93
WAS102
13 Jan 2014
CHI88
WAS102
17 Apr 2013
CHI95
WAS92
29 Dec 2012
CHI87
WAS77
16 Apr 2012
CHI84
WAS87
11 Jan 2012
CHI78
WAS64
15 Mar 2011
CHI98
WAS79
13 Nov 2010
CHI103
WAS96
15 Jan 2010
CHI121
WAS119
09 Jan 2009
CHI98
WAS86
06 Dec 2008
CHI117
WAS110
Sections
Game preview & prediction
Chicago Bulls host Washington Wizards in the NBA. Pythia makes Chicago Bulls the favourite at 54% and projects 118-117, about 236 points in all. Overtime chance: 7%. Chicago Bulls are 3-9 this season (114.6 scored, 125.9 allowed a game), form LLLWW; Washington Wizards are 4-9 this season (110.0 scored, 115.8 allowed a game), form LLLLL.

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls win
53.6%fair 1.87
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards win
46.4%fair 2.15
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's frozen forecast of 11 Nov 07:36 UTC (Version 5). Implied = the consensus price with the bookmaker margin removed (Pinnacle first); edge = model probability minus implied.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#23
L
120-124
120
124
-4
110avg 106
H25/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
99-134
99
134
-35
78avg 106
A26/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#16
L
127-133
127
133
-6
119avg 106
H29/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
111-125
111
125
-14
91avg 106
A30/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
107-126
107
126
-19
92avg 106
A03/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#16
L
105-135
105
135
-30
81avg 106
A05/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
121-127
121
127
-6
118avg 106
H08/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
119-124
119
124
-5
126avg 106
H12/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
W
125-117 OT
125
117
+8
126avg 106
H14/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
117-106
117
106
+11
114avg 106
A15/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-28
35-29
20-40
38-27
21-33
33-33
21-39
24-29
33-34
29-22
34-34
31-43
25-44
24-34
25-21
37-26
23-30
36-34
20-26
28-36
21-43
31-41
27-29
26-22
33-34
28-34
32-31
28-28
41-29
29-27
19-34
30-34
33-24
27-29
24-30
26-27
29-17
29-28
30-35
29-26
240.2Avg total
115.1Scored
125.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)114.6125.9240.5-11.325%
Season at home (5)122.4125.0247.4-2.620%
Season away (7)109.0126.6235.6-17.629%
Last 10 (10)115.1125.1240.2-10.020%
Last 5 (5)117.4121.8239.2-4.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)114.6128.2242.8-13.717%
vs Similar (5)128.4130.2258.6-1.840%
vs Weaker (2)124.0103.0227.0+21.0100%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
103-110
103
110
-7
94avg 100
A26/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#17
L
111-121
111
121
-10
105avg 100
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
95-79
95
79
+16
92avg 100
H30/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
103-94
103
94
+9
101avg 100
A03/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
L
105-120
105
120
-15
96avg 100
H05/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
L
132-139
132
139
-7
126avg 100
A07/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#12
L
75-114
75
114
-39
54avg 100
A08/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
L
111-122
111
122
-11
96avg 100
A10/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#21
L
101-114
101
114
-13
83avg 100
A12/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
L
140-144 OT
140
144
-4
136avg 100
H13/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-19
23-35
24-26
35-30
42-34
27-25
23-33
19-29
22-26
29-20
28-13
16-20
28-33
32-26
19-9
24-26
32-37
29-31
24-25
20-27
32-28
27-38
35-39
38-34
19-25
17-32
23-33
16-24
32-31
26-37
29-35
24-19
25-26
25-29
27-22
24-37
32-33
29-31
29-30
31-27
223.3Avg total
107.6Scored
115.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)110.0115.8225.8-5.831%
Season at home (5)114.0114.2228.2-0.240%
Season away (8)107.5116.8224.2-9.225%
Last 10 (10)107.6115.7223.3-8.120%
Last 5 (5)111.8126.6238.4-14.80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)111.4128.6240.0-17.20%
vs Similar (4)113.0109.8222.8+3.250%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)112.5106.2218.8+6.275%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

Total points distribution

3%5%8%11%0%1851%1901%1952%2003%2055%2106%2158%22010%22511%23010%23510%2408%2457%2505%2554%2603%2652%2701%2751%2800%2850%290
1%1902%2005%2108%22011%23010%2407%2504%2602%2701%2800%290
Pythia expects about 236 points (overtime included in the simulation); the most likely band is 230-234 (11%).
Over/Under 220
Over 220
80.0%
Under 220
20.0%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Over/Under 225
Over 225
71.3%
Under 225
28.7%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Over/Under 230
Over 230
61.2%
Under 230
38.8%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.

📊 3. Team Totals

Chicago Bulls total 109.5
Over 109.5
77.2%
Under 109.5
22.8%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Chicago Bulls total 113.5
Over 113.5
65.9%
Under 113.5
34.1%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Chicago Bulls total 117.5
Over 117.5
52.9%
Under 117.5
47.1%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Washington Wizards total 107.5
Over 107.5
79.1%
Under 107.5
20.9%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Washington Wizards total 111.5
Over 111.5
68.1%
Under 111.5
31.9%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Washington Wizards total 115.5
Over 115.5
55.4%
Under 115.5
44.6%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

Winning margin distribution

2%4%7%9%0%-361%-331%-301%-272%-243%-214%-185%-156%-127%-99%-68%-36%+09%+39%+67%+96%+125%+154%+183%+212%+241%+271%+301%+330%+36
1%-331%-273%-215%-157%-98%-39%+37%+95%+153%+211%+271%+33
Margin from Chicago Bulls's side (positive = Chicago Bulls win). Pythia's expected margin is +1.2; Chicago Bulls win by 1+ in 47% of simulations.
Spread Chicago Bulls -3
CHI -3
47.1%
WAS +3
52.9%
Best 5 market prices
CHI
No market prices yet.
WAS
No market prices yet.
Spread Chicago Bulls 0
CHI 0
53.6%
WAS 0
46.4%
Best 5 market prices
CHI
No market prices yet.
WAS
No market prices yet.
Spread Chicago Bulls +3
CHI +3
60.0%
WAS -3
40.0%
Best 5 market prices
CHI
No market prices yet.
WAS
No market prices yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -3.0-3.0Q1: -0.7-0.7Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: -4.0-4.0Q3Q3: -6.7-6.7Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: -2.6-2.6
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -3.0-3.0Q1: -0.7-0.7Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: -4.0-4.0Q3Q3: -6.7-6.7Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: -2.6-2.6
Chicago BullsWashington Wizards
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#23
W
62-57
62
57
+5
H25/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
54-66
54
66
-12
A26/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#16
W
62-56
62
56
+6
H29/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
49-78
49
78
-29
A30/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
59-64
59
64
-5
A03/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#16
L
52-84
52
84
-32
A05/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
61-68
61
68
-7
H08/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
W
70-56
70
56
+14
H12/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
W
60-53
60
53
+7
H14/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
58-45
58
45
+13
A15/11
NBA
121.4Avg total
58.7Scored
62.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.662.9119.5-6.340%-
Last 30 at home (12)58.861.5120.3-2.750%-
Last 30 away (18)55.163.8118.9-8.733%-
Last 10 (10)58.762.7121.4-4.050%-
Last 5 (5)60.261.2121.4-1.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)55.663.5119.0-7.935%-
vs Similar (5)60.467.6128.0-7.240%-
vs Weaker (2)59.044.0103.0+15.0100%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
44-54
44
54
-10
A26/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#17
W
69-59
69
59
+10
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
51-46
51
46
+5
H30/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
60-59
60
59
+1
A03/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
L
61-68
61
68
-7
H05/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
L
59-66
59
66
-7
A07/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#12
L
36-57
36
57
-21
A08/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
L
58-68
58
68
-10
A10/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#21
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A12/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
L
61-64
61
64
-3
H13/11
NBA
114.5Avg total
54.9Scored
59.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.462.2116.6-7.813%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.262.5117.7-7.48%-
Last 30 away (17)53.861.9115.8-8.118%-
Last 10 (10)54.959.6114.5-4.730%-
Last 5 (5)52.862.0114.8-9.20%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)54.265.0119.2-10.85%-
vs Similar (4)59.054.5113.5+4.550%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)50.854.5105.2-3.825%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 118.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.1 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.829.4
57.9%
54.0%58.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.412.7
32.2%
35.1%38.1
🏀 Free throws26.721.1
79.0%
77.3%21.1
They take 90.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 116.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.8 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.0 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.831.9
56.2%
54.0%63.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.211.0
34.2%
35.1%33.0
🏀 Free throws24.519.6
80.0%
77.3%19.6
They take 89.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 21 Nov 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
WWLLLLLLLL
Washington Wizards
LLLLLLWWLL
#27
League position
#23
-8.3
Net rating
-4.3
103.7
Offensive rating
111.7
112.0
Defensive rating
116.0
53.7%
Effective FG%
54.4%
54.7%
Opp. effective FG%
54.5%
15.7%
Turnover %
13.6%
22.8%
Off. rebound %
26.6%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.28
32.2%
3-point %
34.2%
66.0%
Assist %
57.3%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence103.7 · 111.7Defence112.0 · 116.0Shooting53.7% · 54.4%3-point %32.2% · 34.2%Ball care15.7% · 13.6%Off. rebounds22.8% · 26.6%Free throws0.30 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)20% · 20%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Washington Wizards
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
7
Chicago Bulls wins
3
Washington Wizards wins
DateGameScore
25/10/26Chicago Bulls v Washington Wizards120-124
09/04/26Washington Wizards v Chicago Bulls108-119
07/04/26Washington Wizards v Chicago Bulls98-129
23/11/25Chicago Bulls v Washington Wizards121-120
12/04/25Chicago Bulls v Washington Wizards119-89
11/01/25Chicago Bulls v Washington Wizards138-105
02/01/25Washington Wizards v Chicago Bulls125-107
27/11/24Washington Wizards v Chicago Bulls108-127
12/04/24Washington Wizards v Chicago Bulls127-129
26/03/24Chicago Bulls v Washington Wizards105-107
Chicago Bullslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/11/26AMinnesota Timberwolves117-106
14/11/26HAtlanta Hawks125-117 OT
12/11/26HSan Antonio Spurs119-124
08/11/26HPhiladelphia 76ers121-127
05/11/26ANew York Knicks105-135
03/11/26APhiladelphia 76ers107-126
30/10/26ABoston Celtics111-125
29/10/26HNew York Knicks127-133
26/10/26ABoston Celtics99-134
25/10/26HWashington Wizards120-124
Washington Wizardslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/11/26HDetroit Pistons140-144 OT
12/11/26AIndiana Pacers101-114
10/11/26ADetroit Pistons111-122
08/11/26AOklahoma City Thunder75-114
07/11/26AAtlanta Hawks132-139
05/11/26HAtlanta Hawks105-120
03/11/26AOrlando Magic103-94
30/10/26HCharlotte Hornets95-79
28/10/26ACleveland Cavaliers111-121
26/10/26ACharlotte Hornets103-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW25%
HomeLLLLW20%
AwayLLLLW29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1257
Win %25%20%29%
Points / game114.6122.4109.0
Allowed / game125.9125.0126.6
Point differential-11.3-2.6-17.6
Avg total240.5247.4235.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%0%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (2)0% (2)-
Overtime %8%20%0%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL31%
HomeWLWLL40%
AwayWLLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1358
Win %31%40%25%
Points / game110.0114.0107.5
Allowed / game115.8114.2116.8
Point differential-5.8-0.2-9.2
Avg total225.8228.2224.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%40%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)0% (1)100% (1)
Overtime %8%20%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 San Antonio Spurs1311285%119.5106.2+13.2
2 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%122.2114.2+7.9
3 Boston Celtics1210283%114.2103.1+11.2
4 Philadelphia 76ers1411379%112.6110.4+2.1
5 Houston Rockets1310377%116.2107.4+8.8
6 Portland Trail Blazers129375%119.6111.8+7.8
7 Minnesota Timberwolves139469%118.3106.8+11.5
8 Memphis Grizzlies139469%120.6111.7+8.9
9 Detroit Pistons128467%115.7110.2+5.4
10 Denver Nuggets117464%114.6112.8+1.8
11 Golden State Warriors138562%116.7112.4+4.3
12 Oklahoma City Thunder138562%111.2107.4+3.8
13 Atlanta Hawks137654%118.2116.8+1.3
14 Dallas Mavericks137654%113.5113.3+0.2
15 Miami Heat137654%118.7119.8-1.2
16 New York Knicks126650%109.8103.7+6.1
17 Cleveland Cavaliers147750%117.5115.9+1.6
18 Phoenix Suns115645%111.7116.1-4.4
19 Toronto Raptors125742%114.2112.8+1.4
20 Orlando Magic125742%108.3112.8-4.4
21 Indiana Pacers145936%112.1114.5-2.4
22 Charlotte Hornets124833%98.6109.6-11.0
23 Washington Wizards134931%110.0115.8-5.8
24 New Orleans Pelicans1441029%115.9124.9-9.1
25 Los Angeles Clippers113827%112.3117.5-5.3
26 Brooklyn Nets123925%110.2116.4-6.2
27 Chicago Bulls123925%114.6125.9-11.3
28 Sacramento Kings121118%108.2120.9-12.8
29 Utah Jazz131128%107.5118.6-11.2
30 Milwaukee Bucks131128%106.2120.2-14.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.
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