The Chicago Bulls have lost four stright scoring 85, 104 84, 88 in each of those contests and will be looking to get back on the winning track when they host the Hornets on Friday. The Hornets have been shooting the rock badly in their last five, hitting 42.8% of their shots in that time, and they are scoring just 91.2 ppg on the road this season. Chicago has struggled of late as well, scoring just 91.2 ppg in their last five on 43.3% shooting. The Bulls' D is locking down as well, holding the opposition to 92.6 ppg in their last five on 41.1% shooting. The Under is the play here with both teams not being able to hit water if they fell out of a boat.

This is the 3rd straight road game for the Bucks. Milwaukee knocked off the Blazers 100-93 Monday to start the trip, then got blasted 114-105 at Seattle. Bucks G Mo Williams a big part of there offence left the team for further examination on his sprained left ankle. The Bucks are just 7-10 SU/6-11 ATS the L/17 games. The Lakers are on a 10-7 SU/10-6-1 ATS run. The Lakers defeated the Kings, 87-80, and took over seventh place in the Western Conference, The Lakers are 3-0 SU/2-1 ATS the L/ 3 meetings with Milwaukee. And, they catch the Bucks in a tough spot. The Lakers are the play here.