thinkingdog's Friday night pick/analysis ***Wizards/Bulls***

[thinkingdog]

Took at bit of time off the last week - no standout games for me, but I'm back tonight with the pick in the Wizards/Bulls matchup!

Washington got totally hammered by the Rockets last time out while the new-look Bulls got a nice win over the Pacers as a road-dog.

Despite its lacklustre effort against the Yao-less Rockets, I like Washington in this one to cover!

Wizards +5.5 (1 unit, -110)

ATS the Wizards are a nice 33-23-1 while the Bulls are only 25-32. Statistically, Washington has edges in points-for and against, as well as shooting percentages, steals, and 3-pointers. The Bulls do have a slight rebounding edge.

In its past 8 games, the Wiz are 6-2 ATS and in its past six road games it is 5-1 ATS. It is only 1-4 in past five games against the Bulls, but I see that improving tonight

The Bulls have been streaking nicely ATS (9-3 in past twelve and 7-2 in past nine games against the Wizards). But I like Washington to keep things close against a Bulls team that has the worst field goal percentage in the entire league, let alone the awful Eastern Conference. They will rebound from their awful shooting night in Houston and put up a good fight against the Bulls, staying easily within the 5.5 points, if not winning straight up!

Go with the Wizards tonight! GL!

[THE_ROOKIEEE]

Gl 2-nite

[thinkingdog]

Thx, Rookieee...I notice you are on the other side of this game...well, at least one of us with win!