This is an 8* SPEICAL on the Wizards.

Chicago is coming off a 116-108 upset road win over Miami, but I think it'll take a step back here in the Nation's capital.

Washington comes in off a solid 114-107 road win of its own over Indiana and I fully expect Bradley Beal and company to take care of business on their home floor to open up the season.

DeMar DeRozan looked superb in the Bulls win, but Zach LaVine is once again out of this game because of a knee injury. While Chicago dug deep and delivered on Opening night his absence gets felt in their second outing in my opinion.

Beal did a bit of everything in their Game 1 victory, going for 23 points, five rebounds, six assists, and one block. Washington has an underrated defense, and I think Chicago is in trouble here.

Washington has quality players in Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. I'm expecting a blowout.

Lay the points, the play is the WIZARDS.

Good luck, NP