Indiana at Chicago

I like this game because there are 2 trends at opposing ends here. Both the Pacers and Bulls need this game to continue their playoff quest, yet the Bulls need this game far more. They have won their last 5 games in a row to pull within 1.5 games of the Sixers and they play a Pacers team that hast lost their last 7/9 and last 5 on the road. Thus, given the nature and the importance of this game, the ability of the Bulls and their young players such as Hinirich, Deng and Gordon to help the team fight back from deficits and lulls in scoring such as earlier this year. Given the Pacers struggles on the road, I like the Bulls here laying the 4 points at home in what should be a playoff type atmosphere. The Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road and the Bulls being 6-1 ATS in their last 7 as a favorite also strengthens this pick.