Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Predictions for Saturday October 24 2026
Washington beat Milwaukee by 12 in its opener. Chicago lost to Toronto by 43. That’s quite a difference in how two teams spent Wednesday night. The Wizards scored 128 against the Bucks and probably had a pretty enjoyable flight home. The Bulls lost 135-92 in Toronto, and there’s no polite way to describe that one. Chicago got hammered.
Washington visits Chicago at the United Center on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET on NBA League Pass. The Saturday spread and total weren’t reliably confirmed when this preview was prepared. Check our free NBA picks for more games.
Washington Wizards Have Something To Build On
Washington is 1-0 after beating Milwaukee 128-116. That’s a terrific opening result for a team that wasn’t expected to make much noise in the East. The Wizards didn’t just hang around. They scored enough to put the Bucks under pressure and finished the job.
The question is whether Washington can keep creating good shots. One game is a small sample, and Milwaukee’s defense wasn’t particularly impressive. Chicago should be desperate to respond after what happened in Toronto. The Wizards can’t expect the Bulls to roll over.
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Washington also hosts Toronto on Friday. That’s a difficult scheduling spot because the Wizards have to play again Saturday in Chicago. Managing the rotation will matter, and the injury report could look different after Friday’s game.
Chicago Bulls Owe Their Fans A Better Performance
Chicago is 0-1 after losing 135-92 to Toronto. Forty-three points. That’s the sort of result where the coach can throw away most of the prepared postgame speech and just tell everybody to show up ready for practice.
The Bulls scored only 92 while allowing 135. That’s trouble at both ends. Chicago needs better ball movement and a much stronger defensive effort, particularly against a Washington team that just scored 128 against Milwaukee. If the Bulls let the Wizards run freely, another unpleasant night could be waiting.
Chicago plays Milwaukee on Friday before returning home for this matchup. That gives the Bulls an opportunity to respond, but it also means consecutive games. Washington has the same scheduling issue, so neither team can use fatigue as an exclusive excuse.
Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Predictions
Washington Wizards Moneyline — Price Pending
I’m leaning Washington. The Wizards were good enough to beat Milwaukee, while Chicago looked lost against Toronto. The Bulls should play better, and home court matters. But until Chicago shows it can defend, I’m reluctant to back it. I’d want a fair price on the Wizards rather than chasing a big underdog payout.
Over — Total Pending
I’ll lean over because both teams have already allowed at least 116 points, and Washington showed it can score. Chicago’s 92-point opener is the problem with this bet. If the Bulls shoot like that again, we’re in trouble. I expect a better offensive effort at home. Preliminary score: Washington 119, Chicago 115.
Final Picks: Washington Wizards Moneyline (price pending) and Over (total pending)
This preview was completed October 23, 2026. Both clubs play Friday, and the betting market and injury reports should be updated afterward.
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