Two Eastern Conference teams looking to snap significant losing streaks will face off Tuesday night when the Chicago Bulls visit the Washington Wizards. Both squads are coming off Sunday losses and are mired in difficult stretches, setting the stage for a crucial matchup as the season winds down.
The Bulls, reeling from seven consecutive defeats, fell to the Suns 120-110. Their road record this season stands at a challenging 11-27. The Wizards, meanwhile, have dropped six straight, including a 121-115 loss to the Nets, and hold an identical 11-27 mark on their home court. Injuries will play a major role, with Chicago's Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Nick Richards, and Anfernee Simons all expected to be sidelined. Washington will be without key contributors Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, and Trae Young.
Tip-off from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. According to the latest odds, the Bulls are favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under for total points is set at a high 250.5. For those analyzing this game, the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NBA matchup 10,000 times, has released its coveted picks and predictions. The model has been on a hot streak, boasting a 47-20 record on top-rated NBA spread picks dating back to last season.
