Milwaukee at Chicago

Despite injuries, Chicago finished as the #3 seed in the East. They are healthier now and a tough team to matchup against, with better offense than in past year's because of the additions of 6-10 rookie Nikola Mirotic (10 points per game, 5 rebounds per game) and Pau Gasol (18.5 points per game, 11.8 rebounds per game) to go along with a huge frontcourt. And, of course, their great defense that ranks #10 in the NBA in points allowed (98 points per game) and fifth FG defense (43.8%). Even their free throw shooting on offense is a big plus at #3 in the NBA at the line (78.2%). The Bulls are 5-2 ATS at home and 5-1 ATS playing on two days of rest. They face a banged-up Miilwaukee team that is #22 in the NBA in scoring and can't matchup inside. The Bucks are 0-11-1 ATS after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. They won't get 100 on the Bulls, who have won the last two meetings 87-71 and 95-87, with whopping advantages on the glass of 62-41 and 51-37. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and the Bucks are 1-5 ATS the last six against Chicago. Take Chicago in Game One.