Info Plays
3* on L.A. Lakers -13
Reasons why the Lakers cover the spread Tuesday:
1.) The Bulls have no post presence to contain Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. Chicago has Joakim Noah, Drew Gooden and Ty Thomas inside. This trio is no match for what the Lakers put on the floor. The Bulls are a guard-based team that relies on the jumper to beat teams. They will not be able to get anything inside tonight, thus the Lakers win in a blowout.
2.) Lakers are coming off a loss with 3 days of rest in between games. The Lakers have been just waiting to get back on the floor and make up for their first loss of the season to the Detroit Pistons last Friday. This rest has given the Lakers some time to work in practice and be more prepared for the Bulls tonight.
3.) The Bulls are 0-3 on the road this season, losing by an average of 11.0 PPG. Chicago won’t be able to get their road problems turned around, especially not against this hungry Lakers’ team. The Lakers are winning their games by an average of 14.4 PPG this season. A 20-point blowout is inevitable tonight.
4.) System Play. We’ll Play Against - Road underdogs (CHICAGO) - off a home win against a division rival, playing with 2 days rest. This is a 31-9 ATS System hitting 77.5% over the last 5 seasons. The Bulls have had 2 days of rest as well. The worst thing for a team that is playing well is rest. The Bulls have played well at home recently, but they are winless on the road this season and they won’t sniff a victory Tuesday against a much superior L.A. Lakers team. Bet the Lakers at home.