Chicago at Orlando

The playoffs are quickly approaching and this game should have that playoff atmosphere and intensity. Chicago is on a mission right now, staking claim to the best team in the East. They manhandled Boston on Thursday night and now get another big test here against another playoff team. Over their last 11 games, the Bulls have only allowed one team to reach triple digits. They have held four others in the 80s. The Magic won't have Dwight Howard here thanks to yet another technical foul (his 18th of the season). That will hurt Orlando's defense, but also their offense as they will be without an inside presence. Howard scored 40 in the last meeting between these teams so his offense will be sorely missed. Also missing here will be Quentin Richardson, so Orlando is going to really struggle to find points. The Magic are 24-15 UNDER this season at home, allowing only 90.3 per game. Over their last five games, they have stepped up the defense even more, allowing only 87.6 per contest. Meanwhile, Chicago is 22-10 UNDER this season vs. winning teams including 8-1 UNDER vs. teams at .600 to .700. I like the UNDER here.