Chicago at Boston

Chicago, the No. 4 seed in the East, feasts on bad teams, 17-8 ATS against teams with losing records. This defense is second in the NBA in points allowed and field goal shooting, giving up just 42.9%. They come off a loss, but are a great bounce back team, 13-4 ATS following a defeat, and the Bulls are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 vs. the Eastern Conference. It won't take much to shut down this weak Boston offense, 27th in points scored. Chicago has a big frontcourt edge in this one with size and muscle. The Bulls have won eight of 11 against Boston after taking this season's first matchup 94-82 in January behind 17 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists from Joakim Noah. The Bulls are a perfect 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings, plus 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in Boston. Play the Bulls.