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Cleveland at Chicago

May 10, 2015
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Chicago is No. 1 in points allowed this postseason, Cleveland is third. You need defense and rebounding to compete this time of the year, and the Bulls have both at No. 9 in points allowed during the regular season and fourth in field goal shooting defense. They have used that great defense to take charge in this series despite center Joakim Noah shooting 3-for-16 while averaging just 2.7 points. The Bulls are 4-1 ATS at home and on an 8-3 ATS run overall. The great defense is why they are 15-6 UNDER the total against the Central Division. Chicago has a huge frontcourt with Gasol and Noah, taking advantage of a banged up Cleveland team that is without frontcourt forces Anderson Varajeo and 7-foot Kevin Love. In addition, point guard Kyrie Irving suffered through a miserable 3-of-13 shooting performance in Game 3 with 11 points and zero assists. Coach David Blatt revealed that Irving has a sore right foot that is hampering his play. The Cavaliers are 2-7 ATS playing on one days rest and 5-12 ATS against the Central Division. Cleveland is also 34-16-1 UNDER the total playing on one days rest and 21-10 UNDER in Conference Semifinals games. The Cavs don't match up well and are 1-4 ATS against the Bulls, including 1-4 ATS in Chicago. Play Chicago in Game 4, the game UNDER the total, and the First Half UNDER the total.

1 unit on Chicago +2.5 (-105) (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
WIN
1 unit on 1st ½ Total UNDER 98.5 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
WIN
1 unit on Game Total UNDER 194.5 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
WIN
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23
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86
Chicago Bulls
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17
23
16
84
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