Nikola Vucevic has recorded at least 11 rebounds in nine of his last 11 games. With how poorly the Bulls play defense, even bad teams are able to keep the score close against them. They recently suffered losses to both the Pelicans and the Hornets. While the Trail Blazers have been awful, they could still keep this game competitive enough for Vucevic to see his normal allotment of minutes. Further helping Vucevic’s case to hit this over is that the Trail Blazers have allowed the seventh-most rebounds per game in the league.

We keep fading the Blazers at home. Maybe they surprise me vs the Rockets tonight but on the back of back-to-backs, vs a team that runs up and down the court, playing at home where they have been getting blown out, I don't like this spot for them. Bulls D sucks but that shouldn't be as big of an issue here. Just got whacked by the Hornets. I figure they are somewhat focused here and just simply score way too easily for Portland to keep pace. Bulls are 6-1 ATS with rest advantage, a nod to their style of play. Blazers lack of confidence has been evident recently. Seem to expect the worst at home.