Chicago at Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks have at times shown that they can score and get good looks. But the bulk of the time this team really struggles with shot selection on the offensive end and finds themselves deep into the shot clock for marginal looks. They have not gotten out of the 80s in six of their eight playoffs games, but at the same time have won five of them. That means what they are lacking on the offensive end is being compensated by their team strength, which is defense. The Bulls are no strangers when it comes to the defensive end as they are one of the NBA's best. Playing a pivotal game three on the road, I would expect a big defensive effort from the Bulls tonight. The Bulls’ defense has delivered a 35-16 mark to the UNDER off a single day of rest, and the Hawks stand at 14-3 to the UNDER as a home dog of +4.5 or less in their last 17. Play the UNDER in this one.