Chicago at New York

The Chicago Bulls have been good on the defensive end for the past few years. This year they have had to increase their focus and intensity while they await the return of Derrick Rose. That has led them to holding 14 opponents to under 90 points already on the season. That includes six of their last seven opponents with a winning record. Within that mix was this New York team, who they held to 85 points in their last meeting. It seems that the better the competition, the slower the pace and better the defense is for Chicago. Overall they are 35-16 to the UNDER in their last 51 games, and that includes a perfect 7-0 to the UNDER on rested legs of two day’s rest. The Knicks like to run, but haven't had a lot of success in doing so vs. the Bulls, resulting in 7 of the last 10 meetings falling short of the total. Play on the UNDER.