Toronto has been the hottest NBA team on the highway, getting the cheddar at a dizzying 13-1-1 clip since Nov 18. Conversely, Chicago has been a sad sack at the United Center where it has lost nine of 11.
Those trends could take a beating Monday when the teams meet in the Windy City. The Bulls have won and cashed 10 straight versus the Raptors, including a road win in the initial test this season as 2 1/2-point favorites, 105-94.
Chicago has trumped Toronto in the last five home showdowns by an average of more than eight points per game.
Eight of the last 12 series confrontations have been on the high side.
Trends and angles for the remainder of the Monday menu appear below.
SONICS at 76ERS
Philadelphia could be a little weary when it returns home after playing its last seven games on the road. Seattle has thrived at the Wachovia Center, winning and cashing three straight. The 76ers have floundered in four of their last five as home favorites. The last three series tussles have tipped 'under' at Philadelphia.
JAZZ at WIZARDS
Four of the last six meetings in this East-West rivalry have been decided by four points or less. Washington beat Utah in both clashes last season by one-point. The Wizards have 'covered' three of four versus the Jazz, but came up short in two of the last three at the MCI Center ATS.
MAVS at CELTICS
Dallas has won and cashed six of seven versus Boston with five of the six triumphs coming by 11 points or more. The Mavericks have prevailed in two of their last three trips to Beantown, both SU and ATS.
PACERS at LAKERS
Indiana has come up short in its last three meetings with the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center (1-2 ATS). The Pacers played Sunday at Sacramento while the Lakers had the night off. Four of the last six series skirmishes have dribbled 'under'.
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