The set-up: I think the Bulls catch the 76ers at the right time here. Clearly, if we just went by each team's offensive and defensive seasonal averages, then we'd be taking Philadelphia 9 times out of 10, but in this case, Philly is off a hard-fought 113-111 OT win just last night in San Antonio, and several of its starters will be rested here, or see very limited time. Philly has a night off after this before a game at Houston, so the temptation to get caught "looking ahead" is there as well.

The pick: Despite who is or isn't playing for Chicago today, the Bulls have performed well for bettors in this spot by going 7-2 ATS in their last nine in trying to revenge a SU/ATS road loss in which they allowed 125 or more points in (lost 127-105 on March 11th.) Chicago has lost three straight. It has two whole nights off after this before a game at Charlotte. I say the Bulls come to play tonight. No outright, but a nail-biter until the end. Grab the points.

This is a 10* PLAY-BOOK on the Bulls.