Washington at Chicago

Chicago returns home after a brutal stretch in which they played eight of nine games on the road. Over the last week they have traveled to New York, Chicago, New Orleans and now back to Chicago. They now get a non-threatening team that hasn't won on the road this year. We think the Bulls could be a little flat, especially off a close game last night. Washington is well rested off three home games and a confidence-building 12 point win last night. They had a breakout offensive performance, hitting 55% from the field. They want desparately to get off the no-road-win schneid and should bring it tonight. Chicago's defense has suddenly disappeared as they have allowed 108, 113 and 123 over the past five games and 100+ in 6 of their last 9 games. Take the points.