Saturday, November 12, 2016

United Center

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The Washington Wizards travel to United Center to play the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, November 12, 2016. The Wizards come into this game with an overall record of 2-5. They are 5th in the Southeast Division. They currently have a point differential of -2.3 as they are averaging 101.4 points per game while giving up 103.7 per contest. The Bulls have an overall record of 5-4. They currently are 2nd in the Central Division. They are averaging 106.2 points per game and surrendering 101.4, good for a point differential of 4.8.

Bradley Beal comes into this contest averaging 15.4 points per game while playing 31.3 minutes per night so far this season for the Wizards. He pulls down 2.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.4 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 37% while his free throw percentage is currently at 83%. John Wall averages 21.3 points per game in 33.8 minutes per contest this season. He averages 9.2 assists per contest and 4.8 rebounds per game for Washington. His field goal percentage is 45% for the year while his free throw percentage is 84%.

Dwyane Wade averages 17.3 points per game while playing 29.3 minutes per contest this year for the Bulls. He grabs 4.3 rebounds per game and has 3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage currently is at 89%. Jimmy Butler averages 22.9 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 33.6 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.2 rebounds per contest and 3.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is 87%.

Washington averages 101.4 points per contest this season which ranks them 22nd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -2.3 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them ranked 14th. Behind the arc they shoot 32% which is good for 24th in the league. They average 52.6 rebounds per game and 19.7 assists per game which ranks them 15th and 26th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 22nd with 16 per game. The Wizards allow 103.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 15th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the arc ranking them 23rd and 28th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 51.9 rebounds a game which ranks 11th and they give up 23.6 assists per contest which puts them in 23rd place in the league. They force 14.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 17th in the league.

Chicago averages 106.2 points per game this year which ranks them 10th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 4.8 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them sitting in the 13th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 11th in the NBA. They average 55.6 rebounds per game and 22.9 assists per contest which ranks them 6th and 9th respectively. In the turnover department the Bulls rank 15th with 14.3 per game. The Bulls allow 101.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 10th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc ranking them 22nd and 27th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 47.9 rebounds a game which ranks 2nd and they give up 25.7 assists per contest which puts them in 30th place in the league. The Bulls force 13.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 23rd in the NBA.

The Wizards have an offensive rating of 104.7 and a defensive rating of 107.1. In terms of pace they average 95.5 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 48%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 53% and they shoot 3 pointers on 23% of their shots. Washington turns the ball over an average of 14.3 times per 100 possessions and they force 13.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%.

The Bulls rating on offense is 111.4 and they have a defensive rating of 106.4. They get 95.4 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 50%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they attempt 3 pointers on 25% of their shot attempts. Chicago turns the ball over on 12.8 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 12.5 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 52%.

Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 3-4-0 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 4-3-0 against the over/under

Chicago Bulls Betting Trends

The Chicago Bulls are 5-4-0 against the spread

The Chicago Bulls are 3-6-0 against the over/under

Washington Wizards Injuries

11/10/16 PG John Wall Knee is upgraded to probable Friday vs. Cleveland
11/09/16 G Bradley Beal Hamstring injured last game, "?" Friday vs Cleveland
10/25/16 C Ian Mahinmi Knee out indefinitely

Chicago Bulls Injuries

11/01/16 PG Michael Carter-Williams Knee expected to miss 4-6 weeks

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago -2

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