Chicago at Washington

Most counted the Chicago Bulls out when Derrick Rose went down for the second straight year. They then dealt Luol Deng, as they were off to a slow start. This team has come together, displayed a lot of hunger and heart, and has risen above the mediocrity to go 36-16 in their last 52 games, putting them under the radar and amongst the elite in the league. Much has been expected of the Wizards, but their rise above mediocrity has progressed slower than expected, and they are a pedestrian four games over .500 with just a few to play. The Bulls are taking care of business against conference opponents at 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27, while Washington is a telling 2-10 ATS in their last 12 against a team that put up 100+ in their previous game. Take Chicago. Also go with the UNDER. The Bulls are no 45-30 UNDER overall on the season while Washington has gone 20-17 UNDER at home this season. Bulls games have averaged just 185 points. When facing a team like Washington that likes the 3-pointer (teams who attempt 18+ long balls per game), the Bulls are 39-25 UNDER. And, Chicago is 29-18 UNDER vs. teams that allow 99+ points per game. In expected close games (line of +3 to -3), the Bulls are 16-6 UNDER. Finally, this is a revenge game for Chicago and since the arrival of Tom Thibodeau, this team is 76-52 UNDER when revenging a loss. Go with Chicago and the UNDER.