Washington Wizards defeat Chicago Bulls 124-120: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NBA · Washington Wizards 124, Chicago Bulls 120

The Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 124-120 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at United Center. The Washington Wizards covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 244.5, with 244 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls final score and game recap

The Washington Wizards led 28-27 after the first quarter. The Chicago Bulls led 62-57 at halftime. The Washington Wizards outscored the Chicago Bulls 67-58 in the second half, 40-20 in the third quarter alone. They came back from a 5-point halftime deficit.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls?

The Washington Wizards covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 4 points.

The spread opened at Washington Wizards -1.5 and closed at Chicago Bulls -1.5. AiQ's pick was the Chicago Bulls -2.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.

Did Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls go over or under the total?

The game went under: 244 points combined against a closing total of 244.5, under by 0.5. 119 of the 244 points came in the first half.

The total opened at 243.5 and closed at 244.5. AiQ's pick was the under 244.5: a win.

How did AiQ's Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls predictions do?

AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

AiQ was right on the total and wrong on the moneyline and the spread.

Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Washington Wizards at +105 and the Chicago Bulls at -125. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Chicago Bulls a 53% favorite. The Washington Wizards won as the underdog at +105: $105 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Chicago Bulls, the best price before the game was -120 at Fanatics: +1.3% value.

The spread moved toward the Chicago Bulls between the open and the close, and the Washington Wizards covered. The total moved up from 243.5 to 244.5, and the game went under.

This result left the Washington Wizards 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.

This result left the Chicago Bulls 1-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.

What's next for Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls?

Next for the Washington Wizards: at the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, October 26, 2026. Next for the Chicago Bulls: at the Boston Celtics on Monday, October 26, 2026.