The Bulls have lost their last six, and they were beaten by 30 points by the New York Knicks in their last game. Chicago are second-last in the Eastern Conference, while the 8-2 Sixers are the early pacesetters, so this line looks short. The Bulls have a point-margin of -18 across the season so far, and the Sixers could even extend that given their scoring talent.

The Pistons are getting a slightly inflated line here thanks to Luka Doncic being on the injury report, but the Lakers’ two defeats this season came by 17 and 7 point margins with Doncic in the team. The Lakers’ hot scoring start could falter against Detroit, who have the best Defensive Rating in the league so far. The Pistons added three-point scoring in the summer, so they could clear this line even if Doncic features.

The Timberwolves haven’t let Anthony Edwards’ absence slow them down, as they’ve won four of their last five games. Injuries have hit the Jazz hard, and their starting frontcourt will be missing for this game. Utah have the joint-worst record in the league and they’re 1-8 against the spread this season.

The Nets are a perfect 5-0 as an away underdog this season, and they pushed the Atlanta Hawks in a narrow defeat last night. The Mavs aren’t perfect, as shown by their 15-point loss to the Sacramento Kings earlier this month. Back Brooklyn to keep this competitive.

Milwaukee gave up 121 points to a Toronto Raptors side that was down three starters on Friday night, and they’ve given up at least 120 points in four of their five home games so far. Boston won 119-80 in Charlotte in their last game, and they should trouble one of the league’s worst defensive sides.

The Heat have struggled to get into a groove offensively, but they’ve been punished defensively by some unsustainably strong shooting by their opponents. That shouldn’t be an issue against the 1-8 Kings, who boast the league’s worst roster and coach. Their respective defensive issues have pushed this total higher than it should be, and it should be hard to reach for two sides with bottom-third records in terms of three-pointers made.

The Clippers have lost seven straight games, and they’re worth opposing, with the Pelicans looking competitive of late. New Orleans have won four of their last five games, which includes a victory away to a previously unbeaten Memphis side.

The Bulls have lost their last six, and they were beaten by 30 points by the New York Knicks in their last game. Chicago are second-last in the Eastern Conference, while the 8-2 Sixers are the early pacesetters, so this line looks short. The Bulls have a point-margin of -18 across the season so far, and the Sixers could even extend that given their scoring talent.

The Timberwolves haven’t let Anthony Edwards’ absence slow them down, as they’ve won four of their last five games. Injuries have hit the Jazz hard, and their starting frontcourt will be missing for this game. Utah have the joint-worst record in the league and they’re 1-8 against the spread this season.

The Nets are a perfect 5-0 as an away underdog this season, and they pushed the Atlanta Hawks in a narrow defeat last night. The Mavs aren’t perfect, as shown by their 15-point loss to the Sacramento Kings earlier this month. Back Brooklyn to keep this competitive.

Milwaukee gave up 121 points to a Toronto Raptors side that was down three starters on Friday night, and they’ve given up at least 120 points in four of their five home games so far. Boston won 119-80 in Charlotte in their last game, and they should trouble one of the league’s worst defensive sides.

The Clippers have lost seven straight games, and they’re worth opposing, with the Pelicans looking competitive of late. New Orleans have won four of their last five games, which includes a victory away to a previously unbeaten Memphis side.