Chicago is a big favorite at home, but isn't playing well, losing three of four. The Bulls are on a 1-4 spread run, plus 3-9 ATS in their last 12 home games. Chicago battled through a rough shooting night (35.6 percent) and scored just 19 points in the fourth quarter before edging the Clippers, 83-80. Leading scorer Jimmy Butler has missed all seven of his three-point attempts the last two contests, Nikola Mirotic has made 5-of-24 from beyond the arc his past four outings, while Derrick Rose is still searching for his shooting touch (36.3 percent from the field). Chicago is 0-5 ATS at home against a team with a losing road record. New Orleans has played .500 basketball the last 10 games after rallying to edge Washington 107-105 on Friday for its second win in three contests. All-Star forward Anthony Davis has registered double-doubles in eight of his last 10 games. New Orleans is also 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. When these teams clash the road team is 10-1 ATS, the Pelicans are 5-0 ATS on this court, and this shapes up as a close one. Play the points on New Orleans.
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NBA
New Orleans at Chicago
December 12, 2015
8:05 PM Eastern
1.5 units on New Orleans +7 (-105) (risk 1.5 to return 2.93)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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