Chicago at Los Angeles

One team plays defense, the other doesn't! Defense keeps Chicago competitive, second in the NBA in points allowed, 10th in rebounding, third in field goal shooting defense allowing 43.5%. The Bulls are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games, 11-5 ATS against a team with a losing record.  The Lakers have a losing record both home and away because of injuries and bad defense, 29th in points allowed. Los Angeles is home from a three-game road trip, a winning trip (2-1 against bad teams), but the Lakers have won just five times in 24 contests. The Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games, 5-12 ATS playing on one days rest. Play the Chicago Bulls.