- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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At Capital One Arena, the Washington Wizards (17-61) will be striving for victory against the Chicago Bulls (29-49) this Thursday evening.
In their previous matchup, the Bulls faced the Suns, ultimately losing 120-110. Chicago recorded a shooting percentage of 45.1% (41 of 91) and converted 10 of 39 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were successful on 18 of 23 attempts, netting 78.3%. They gathered a total of 46 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, and tallied 26 assists while forcing 16 turnovers, resulting in 10 steals. On the defensive end, the Bulls allowed their opponents to shoot 50.6% from the field, with Phoenix making 45 of 89 attempts. The Suns registered 22 assists and 10 steals, along with securing 41 rebounds (11 offensive, 30 defensive) and recorded 2 blocks. Phoenix shot 77.3% from the free-throw line, hitting 17 of 22 attempts, and drained 13 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc. The foul count saw the Bulls commit 23 fouls against the Suns’ 22.
Tre Jones was pivotal in the last game, shooting 60.0% from the field and finishing with 6 assists. In 31 minutes on the court, he grabbed 3 rebounds and scored 29 points, shooting 12 of 20.
The Bulls enter this matchup with a 29-49 record for the season. They average 15.3 turnovers per game and commit 18.9 personal fouls on average. Chicago grabs 45.0 rebounds per game and has registered 2,219 assists this season, ranking 8th in the league for passing. They make 35.9% of their three-point attempts (1,125 of 3,135) and boast a free-throw percentage of 77.5%. Currently, they’re scoring an average of 116.1 points per game, placing them 13th in the NBA, while achieving a field-goal percentage of 46.9%.
Defensively, the Bulls force 12.7 turnovers each game and average 18.7 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.9% beyond the arc and rank 28th in points allowed per game at 121.6. Chicago’s defense has a field-goal percentage against of 47.9% (3,500 of 7,311) and concedes 45.5 rebounds per game, placing them 28th in assisted points allowed, surrendering a total of 2,244 assists this season.
In their latest contest, the Wizards suffered a defeat against the Nets, finishing 121-115. They permitted Brooklyn to collect 35 rebounds (10 offensive) and shot 37.5% from three-point range, hitting 15 of 40 attempts. Washington completed 20 of 23 free throws for an 87.0% success rate. The Wizards allowed the Nets to make 43 of 88 shots, resulting in 48.9% shooting overall. Washington tallied 44 of 79 shots made, achieving a shooting percentage of 55.7%. From 3-point range, they sunk 9 of 25 attempts (36.0%) and made 18 of 28 free throws (64.3%). The Nets committed 19 fouls, leading to 28 free-throw attempts for the Wizards. Washington also gave away the ball 23 times while managing to secure 9 steals, totaling 41 rebounds (30 defensive, 11 offensive).
Will Riley was instrumental for the Wizards, making 9 of 16 shots for 56.3%, adding 4 rebounds and 30 points in 35 minutes of action, along with 6 assists.
The Wizards hold a 17-61 record this season. They average 21.5 personal fouls and maintain a free-throw percentage of 76.7%. Washington averages 25.0 assists per game (ranking 26th) and turns the ball over 15.6 times per game. This season, they have accumulated 8,818 points (113.1 per game) and secure 42.1 rebounds on average. Offensively, the Wizards convert 46.3% of their field-goal attempts, ranking them 21st in the NBA.
Defensively, Washington is positioned 29th in points allowed per game at 124.6. They force 13.6 turnovers and allow teams to shoot 48.7% from the field (ranking 26th). The Wizards concede 36.7% from beyond the arc and opponents hit 79.4% of their free throws. They allow an average of 29.3 assists and an alarming 47.7 rebounds per game, ranking 29th and 30th in the league, respectively.
Who’s your prediction for the winner against the spread tonight?
Recommendation: Select Washington
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