Chicago at Philadelphia

A great matchup between two of the top teams in the East so it will have a playoff atmosphere to it. That means a fierce defensive effort by two monster defensive teams. First place Chicago allows 87.4 ppg, second best in the NBA for outstanding Coach Tom Thibedeau, who demands defensive effort. The UNDER is 7-3-1 in the Bulls last 11 vs. the Eastern Conference and 38-16 UNDER in their last 54 games playing on one days rest. First place Philadelphia is tops in the NBA in points allowed (86.1 ppg). The UNDER is 17-4 in the 76ers last 21 home games and 21-6 UNDER the total in their last 27 against the Eastern Conference. They are also on a 23-9 run UNDER the total. Play the Bulls/76ers UNDER the total.