Phoenix is in the second of a back-to-back, which obviously isn't ideal, but at least it's a home/home. Just not sure how Chicago can stay within single digits with All-Star Zach LaVine, Coby White and Garrett Temple all out -- they combine to average 50.6 points per game. Perhaps expect a monster game from Suns center Deandre Ayton as in four career matchups vs. Chicago, he's averaging 23.3 points (his highest scoring average against any opponent), 12.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks. The Bulls are 1-8 ATS in their past nine vs. teams with a winning record.

The Suns have been a great team ATS all year. They are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games. The Bulls started the season covering spreads often but have not done so enough lately. They are just 5-9 ATS in their last 14 games. Chicago has lost its last four by an average of 16 points per game. Zach LaVine's ankle injury could keep him out of this game. He is averaging 27.5 points per game.

This is a tough spot for the Bulls with Zach LaVine (ankle) and Coby White (neck) listed as questionable. LaVine has been trying to battle through his injury, but he said after Monday’s loss to the Warriors that he might need some time off to heal. The Bulls are only 3-8 ATS versus teams that have won at least 55 percent of its games as it is, so if LaVine sits, this could get really ugly. The Suns will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set, but that shouldn’t be a concern considering they are 8-2 ATS in that situation this season.