Pick #2:  Chicago Bulls Moneyline(-160)

This is going to be a theme for me for the rest of the season.  Targeting teams with things to play for.  In this case, the bulls are playing for home court advantage in the first round.  The Knicks are tinkering with lineups, trying out new things, and in general are in exploration mode.  While the Bulls are in win mode.

Over the last month, the Bulls are 9-4 while the Knicks are 7-8.  Proven to be the better team and their roster becoming healthy,I will back them tonight on the money line.  The only cause of concern of the Knicks potentially winning is by controlling the glass.  Mitchell Robinson is an elite rim defender and rebounder.  Jericho sims who I really like, is also a beast on the glass.  But I believe the Bulls will be able to grab enough of the important rebounds to win this game.