Wizzards-Bulls Preview

The Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at United Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Wizards fell short in a comeback in a 106-104 loss to the Lakers last time out, as 12-point underdogs. That game's 210 points fell UNDER the posted total of 213.5. Caron Butler scored a game-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the loss. The Bulls were defeated 97-90 by the Bucks last time out, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 201. Luol Deng shot 9-for-14 from the field with 21 points and six rebounds in the loss. Current streak: Washington has lost 2 straight games. Chicago has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Washington: 3-14 SU, 7-10 ATS Chicago: 8-11 SU, 10-9 ATS Washington most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 Chicago most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing New York are 4-6 After playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Washington Chicago is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 12 games at home Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home Next up: Washington home to Detroit, Tuesday, December 9 Chicago home to New York, Tuesday, December 9