Dallas at Chicago

Dallas is 8-1-1 UNDER the total this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in points allowed. The offense is still a work in progress under new coach Jason Kidd, averaging 102.4 points to rank #25 in the league. The Mavericks are 21-6 UNDER the total as an underdog, including 12-3 UNDER as a road dog. Chicago is fifth in points allowed and ranks #12 in field goal defense. The Bulls shut down Brooklyn in the last game, 118-95, allowing 39.5% shooting. Chicago is 21-9 UNDER the total at home against teams that attempt 24 or fewer free throws per contest, while Dallas is 31-16 UNDER versus opponents that shoot 46% or better from the field. Take Dallas/Chicago UNDER the total.