The Bulls win with defense that is clearly evident by this team being ranked #2 in defense and #30 in offense, but the Wizards I think featuring many scoring options that should allow them to cover this spread and win the game.. A lot is to be made of playoff experience and how the Bulls have a major advantage, but the Wizards do have a ton of experience and more depth than the Bulls in my opinion. Here is a look at the Wizards playoff apperances:
Miller: 52 career playoff games
Nene: 42 career playoff games
Ariza: 41 career playoff games
Harrington: 48 career playoff games
Gooden: 40 career playoff games
Gortat: 46 career playoff games
With that said I think Chicago got hot at the end of the year which has moved this spread up a full 2 points. Washington was a 2.5 under dog at Chicago earlier in the year and won 102-88. Chicago lost 2 of 3 on the year to the Wizards and today's refs combine for 12-27 ATS edge with home favorite of 0-4.5 points. Wizards are also 17-11 ATS as a dog 0-4.5 poitns this year and are 21-10 ATS in their last 31 road games while the dog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
