10* NON-CONF TOTAL OF WEEK (MUST PLAY ALERT!)
(NBA) Chicago vs. Houston,
Total: 219.00 | -107.00 Under
Result: Loss
10* UNDER Bulls/Rockets (NON-CONF TOW)

Both teams have been involved in several higher-scoring games of late, but we're expecting this non-conference game to be less-intense offensively. Chicago is 34-35 overall, but just 16-18 on the road, while Houston is 33-35 overall, but 23-11 at home. The Bulls are off two straight wins after holding on for the 110-107 victory over Portland. Chicago has seen the total go "over" in five straight, but that's significant to note here as the Bulls have in fact seen the total go "under" in seven of their last ten after playing to five or more straight "overs" in a row. Houston plays with revenge here after falling 124-119 in OT at Chicago back in January, and note that the Rockets have in fact seen the total dip below the posted number in eight of their last 12 in trying to avenge a SU/ATS road loss vs. an opponent. The Rockets have won six straight. They've seen the total go "over" in three straight after beating Washington 137-114, but note that Houston has seen the total go "under" in three of its last four after playing to three or more straight "overs" in a row. Look for the rematch to be a much tighter, and ultimately lower-scoring affair; the play is indeed on the "under!"

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