Chicago at Portland

Chicago coach Tom Thibedeau demands defense and the Bulls are solid again in that area allowing 93.3 points per game – No. 8 in the NBA. He is demanding that they get back to playing good D after the last game, a 101-80 loss at the Clippers. This offense is still without Derrick Rose, so there are growing pains, ranked No. 21 in scoring. The UNDER is 20-7 in the Bulls’ last 27 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game, and they’re on a 15-6 overall run UNDER the total. Portland is on a 4-2 run UNDER the total and will have no problem playing Chicago's slower style after Friday's game, an OT loss to Houston. Play the first half UNDER.