Expert Picks
NBA | Chicago 124 @ Portland 96 | 03/25 | 2:00 AM UTC
Chicago -170
ANALYSIS: I can’t believe I’m doing this. I’ve said many times that I’m done betting on the Bulls. They have burned me too many times. However, I can’t ignore that the Trail Blazers are approaching full tank mode like they did at the end of last season. Jerami Grant (quadriceps) and Anfernee Simons (foot) have been ruled out, Jusuf Nurkic (knee) is doubtful and Damian Lillard (calf) is questionable. Lillard was actually downgraded to questionable earlier Friday, so I think he doesn’t play. DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps) being out does make things a little dicey, but I think Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic can lead the Bulls to a victory with every game meaning so much to them down the stretch. I’m not messing with the points, but I’ll bite on the moneyline.