This is a 10* TOTAL BOOKIEKILLER on the UNDER Warriors/Bulls.

Both teams have been playing to several higher-scoring games of late, but I'm anticipating a much tighter and ultimately lower-scoring battle here between two clubs in need of a victory.

Golden State comes to town at 17-19, while the Bulls are 18-21.

Golden State has lost three of its last four, including two in a row. Most recently it was a humbling 141-105 home loss to New Orleans. It's also seen the total go OVER the number in five of its last six. After allowing 277 combined points the last two games though, I expect the visitors to double down here defensively to open up this road trip.

Chicago sets up well to have a lower-scoring game as well here from a situational stand point, as the Bulls enter having won three straight SU/ATS, including the last two in OT.

Expect fatigue to be an issue here for the Bulls and for the home side to also put an added emphasis on protecting the perimeter with a game at San Antonio the following night.

Everything points to the UNDER as the correct call as far as the total is concerned in my opinion.

Good luck, NP