NBA Basketball Odds: Chicago at Houston

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In forward Luol Deng’s words, the Bulls (21-27 SU, 22-26 ATS) have to realize they need to play hard every night – a concept that is apparently lost on young players like Joakim Noah (3.5 WARP) and Tyrus Thomas (3.7 WARP). Things really fall apart on the road, where the Bulls are 8-17 SU and 12-13 ATS.

Fans of the Houston Rockets (29-19 SU, 22-26 ATS) aren’t feeling very comfortable these days, either. Their team is sixth in the tight Western Conference and 2-3 SU and ATS in their last five games. Tracy McGrady (2.9 WARP) suffered yet another ankle injury on Friday when Yao Ming stepped on him during practice. Ron Artest (2.5 WARP) hasn’t been as useful as hoped. With both teams begging to be faded, the over is worth a look at a combined 50-45-1. Bet on the big game with Bodog's NBA betting and up the ante!