The NBA Western Conference has no shortage of big time games today as the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets engage in a battle between two teams looking to score a bounce-back win. In another interesting matchup, the league’s top two offensive teams in the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors play in what should be a high-scoring ball game.
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[sc:NBAArticles ]Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets (8:00 PM ET)
Line: Chicago Bulls (+3) at Houston Rockets (-3); total: 204.0– view all NBA lines
[sc:NBA240banner ]The Bulls haven’t been playing consistently for quite some time now, losing nine of their last 14 games, which include a 99-93 loss in Phoenix last January 30th. Coming off a long four-day rest, the Bulls will eye to return to the win column when they pay the Toyota Center in Houston a visit tonight.There, Chicago will face a Rockets team that will be missing the services of Dwight Howard, who is set to miss his fourth-straight game because of a knee ailment.
Chicago won in the two team’s first meeting on January 5, 114-105. The Bulls were led by Pau Gasol’s double-double of 27 points and 14 rebounds. James Harden, on the other hand, powered the Rockets with 20 points. The Bulls are 3-1 ATS in their last four road games, while the Rockets are 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games.
Writer’s Prediction
Houston wins, 105-101.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden States Warriors (10:30 PM ET)
Line: Dallas Mavericks (+8.5) at Golden States Warriors (-8.5); total: 217.5– view all NBA lines
After winning their first game without Rajon Rondo, the Mavericks will test their depleted lineup against the league-leading Warriors team when the two teams meet for the second time this season later tonight. Led by Monta Ellis’ 23 points, Dallas was able to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, 100-94.
Ellis’ backcourt mate and Rondo’s replacement, J.J. Barea, played well as a starter in that game, scoring 10 points and dishing out eight assists in 29 minutes. The duo will be matched up against Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, who combined for 37 points in the Warriors’ 121-96 win over the Sacramento Kings Tuesday night.
The Mavs are 4-2 ATS in their last six road games, while the Warriors are 9-1 SU in their last 10 home games.
Writer’s Prediction
Golden State wins, 111-104.
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