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Knicks at Bulls (-4): O/U 225.0
The Knicks had a holiday party last night and we all know what happens at those parties, so New York isn’t exactly focused before its road game at Chicago.
In addition to that, Jalen Brunson was in a walking boot at that party and considered questionable tonight, but if he was in a boot, I doubt he plays. New York has won four-straight games and he played in all of those contests, so the Knicks could be in trouble.
On the other hand, the Bulls lost the second night of a back-to-back at Atlanta on a last second tip after DeMar DeRozan drained free-throws that all but sealed the game with 0.4 seconds remaining.
This is a bounce back spot for Chicago at home, where they have performed well as favorites. The Bulls are 5-1 on the ML and 4-2 ATS as home favorites this season.
New York is 5-6 on the ML as a road underdog and 6-5 ATS this season. As a road underdog of +4 or more, the Knicks are 1-4 on the ML and 2-3 ATS this year.
Against New York, Chicago is 5-3 ATS and on the ML at home since 2017. I like the Bulls to get it done tonight.
BetMGM has the Bulls at -3.5 (-115) compared to other books listing Chicago at -4 or -4.5. I would play this to -4 or throw Chicago in a ML Parlay once it surpasses -4.
Pick: Bulls -3.5 (1.5u)
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