Toronto deserves favourite status, especially at home, but the Bulls can keep it tight. Chicago force teams like the Raptors to get uncomfortable because they are happy to trade buckets. This is a team with postseason ambitions after acquiring Jaden Ivey and a prime opportunity to make a statement.

San Antonio is playing on a 2nd night of a back-to-back, however this has not been an issue this year as they’ve won 6 of 9 games in this scenario. Dallas shipped out Anthony Davis to Washington, sending out a clear signal that they’ve pretty much given up on this season and are going to tank the rest of the way. Rookie Cooper Flagg has been on fire over the past 3 games on offense, but he alone cannot beat this Spurs team. Take San Antonio to cover.

Philly is on the rise with 5 wins in a row, it all comes down to Joel Embiid in Thursday’s game against the Lakers. LA returns home after more than 2 weeks of being away, they’ve gone 5-3 SU in their 8 game road trip, however their starting center Jaxson Hayes will be suspended here. That’s a big blow for an already thin front line, if Embiid is playing like he has been during the month of January the Lakers are in trouble here.

Philly is on the rise with 5 wins in a row, it all comes down to Joel Embiid in Thursday’s game against the Lakers. LA returns home after more than 2 weeks of being away, they’ve gone 5-3 SU in their 8 game road trip, however their starting center Jaxson Hayes will be suspended here. That’s a big blow for an already thin front line, if Embiid is playing like he has been during the month of January the Lakers are in trouble here.