New York at Chicago

New York is a big dog after a pair of step-up stinkers, but does a bad Chicago offense deserve to be this big a favorite over anyone other than the 76ers?  The Knicks are 13th in the NBA in points allowed, despite giving up over 100 the last two (against Miami and Golden State, back to back). They face a Chicago team that is 13-27 ATS in their last 40 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Chicago is home from a trip to Dallas, and has played 10 of the last 15 on the road. You don't find Chicago a big favorite that often, and it's tough to back a team ranked 30th in the NBA in scoring as big chalk. They were eight point favorites here over the Lakers and won 102-100. And when these rivals meet, the underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Play the New York Knicks.