This pick was released to clients on October 29, 2014 at 10:17AM ET.
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Chicago at New York

October 29, 2014
img8:05 PM Eastern
Premium Pick
1 unit on New York +5 (-115) (risk 1 to return 1.87)
Result:
LOSS
1 unit on Game Total UNDER 186.5 -107 (risk 1 to return 1.93)
Result:
WIN

A lot of what happens with the Chicago Bulls is based on what Derrick Rose is able to do. He appears to be healthy, but it has been a long time since he has played in a regular season game. While he may return to form, to expect it in game one would probably be a mistake. The Knicks have to be considered a threat just simply because Phil Jackson has somewhat of a known quantity coaching the team in Derek Fisher. Fisher will likely puppet what Jackson wants, and there is certainly the potential for a lot of success there. The public is all over Chicago, but this has been an underdog series with the dog prevailing in 9 of the last 12. And over the past three seasons, the Bulls are 19-40 ATS as a favorite in this range (3.5 to 9.5 points). Take the points on New York. Also grab the UNDER. Chicago games last season averaged 184 points. I expect both offenses to be a bit rusty and with this total set in this range, I expect few points. The Bulls were 32-19 UNDER last season when the total was set in the 180s. Take New York and the UNDER here.

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