The day after a coach is fired in-season is typically a great spot to back a struggling team. Fortunately we get the Bulls on the road so the number is even more inflated. I've bumped the Bulls just slightly in the model to account for the new "energy" in this spot. I make the Bulls +5 underdogs against the Pacers without Oladipo. The sharp betting market agrees with my model as 57 percent of spread bets are on the Pacers, while 75 percent of the spread dollars are on the Bulls. Give me all of those points.

The Bulls have lost six straight and 10 of 11, but I expect an inspired effort following the coaching change and the return of big man Lauri Markkanen. He'll start Tuesday after coming off the bench Saturday. Take the points.