**Bulls at Raptors**

–Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Toronto as a 2 1/2-point home ‘chalk’ over Chicago, with the total set at 206. This contest is scheduled to tipoff at 7:05 p.m. ET.

–Chicago (17-23 straight up, 15-25 against the spread) was involved in back-to-back overtime outings before pounding Indiana Saturday as a seven-point road underdog, 101-89. The combined 190 points toppled the 187 1/2-point closing total, enabling the ‘over’ to occur the third game in a row.

–The Bulls enjoyed advantages rebounding (51-35) and points in the paint (38-22). Andres Nocioni provided 20 points and seven rebounds off the bench, while Kirk Hinrich added 16, seven and five assists.

–Chicago is 9-10 SU and 10-9 ATS on the road, losing by an average score of 98-96. The Bulls wrap up a two-game road trip with this contest before returning home to take on Washington and Atlanta.

–Chicago has dominated Toronto recently, going an incredible 9-0 both SU and ATS the previous nine encounters, with the ‘over’ going 6-3. The Bulls defeated the Raptors Jan. 9 as a 5 1/2-point home favorite, 113-104, while the combined 217 points eclipsed the 203-point closing total.

–Toronto (14-28 SU, 23-17 ATS) dropped to 1-4 SU its last five outings after suffering Monday’s setback to Denver as a 7 1/2-point road underdog, 107-101. The combined 208 points failed to eclipse the 212-point closing total, ending back-to-back ‘over’ outings.

–The Raptors dug themselves in a hole by scoring just 19 points in the third quarter, but shot 45 percent (39-of-87) for the game. Mike James had 21 points and four assists, while Jalen Rose added 21 and six rebounds in the setback.

–Toronto has struggled with a 6-13 SU and 7-11 ATS home record, losing by an average score of 102-100. The Raptors follow this contest with a road date against Milwaukee before returning home for five games.

–Chicago forward Eric Piatkowski is ‘questionable’ versus the Raptors due to a foot injury.

–Toronto center Rafael Araujo (shoulder) is ‘questionable’ against the Bulls.

**Wizards at Celtics**

–LVSC has Boston as a four-point home favorite over Washington, with the total set at 205 ½. This matchup is slated to begin at 7:35 p.m. ET.

–Washington (18-21 SU, 14-24 ATS) has alternated wins and losses both SU and ATS its last four games after Sunday’s setback to Memphis as a 1 1/2-point home ‘chalk,’ 93-82. The combined 175 points went ‘under’ the 186 1/2-point closing total, snapping consecutive ‘over’ outings.

–The Wizards enjoyed a 27-19 advantage after the first quarter, but they were outscored in every other period. Washington connected at just a 39 percent clip (29-of-74), as Antawn Jamison netted 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Gilbert Arenas added 24, eight and eight assists.

–The Wizards are 7-12 SU and 8-11 ATS away from home, falling by an average score of 102-97. Washington wraps up a brief two-game road trip with Friday’s game against Chicago.

–The Wizards had dropped three games in a row to Boston SU before prevailing Jan. 7 as a four-point home favorite, 103-102. The combined 205 points went ‘under’ the 215-point closing total, ending a string that saw the ‘over’ go 5-0-1 the previous six meetings.

–Boston (17-24 SU, 20-21 ATS) improved to 3-1 both SU and ATS its last four games after topping New Orleans Monday as a 3 1/2-point home ‘chalk,’ 91-78. The combined 169 points never seriously threatened the 193 1/2-point closing total, enabling the ‘under’ to occur the third game in a row.

–The Celtics never trailed in the contest, and led by 25 points at one point. Ricky Davis led all scorers with 32 points and eight assists, while Paul Pierce added 16 and nine rebounds.

–Boston is 13-8 SU and 11-10 ATS on its home court, prevailing by an average score of 98-95. The Celtics conclude their three-game homestand Friday against Sacramento before embarking on a two-game road trip.

–Washington center Etan Thomas is ‘probable’ versus the Celtics due to personal reasons.

**Mavericks at Warriors**

–LVSC installed Dallas as a four-point road ‘chalk’ over Golden State, with the total set at 203. This game is scheduled to begin at 10:35 p.m. ET.

–Dallas (31-10 SU, 18-21 ATS) is riding a five-game SU winning streak after Sunday’s overtime victory over Portland as a 7 1/2-point road favorite, 95-89. The combined 184 points failed to topple the closing total despite going an extra period, enabling the ‘under’ to occur the second consecutive contest. The Mavericks had covered four games in a row before failing to do so versus the Trail Blazers.

–Dallas was outrebounded, 51-45, while shooting a modest 41 percent (35-of-86) from the field, but prevailed by hitting 24 of its 33 free throws. Jerry Stackhouse stepped up with 29 points off the bench, while Dirk Nowitzki contributed 23 and five rebounds.

–The Mavs are a solid 16-6 SU on the road, but a pedestrian 9-11 ATS. Dallas is winning those games by an average score of 99-96. The Mavs wrap up their five-game West Coast road trip with Thursday’s matchup with Seattle.

–Dallas dropped its latest encounter with Golden State Dec. 30 as an 8 1/2-point home ‘chalk,’ 111-109, while the combined 220 points soared ‘over’ the 207-point closing total. The ‘over’ has cashed the previous six meetings in this series.

–Golden State (19-21 SU, 18-22 ATS) has followed its recent two-game SU and ATS winning streak with consecutive losses. The Warriors downward spiral continued with Monday’s loss to the Clippers as a 4 1/2-point home ‘chalk,’ 96-93. The combined 189 points failed to eclipse the 202 1/2-point closing total, helping the ‘under’ cash the fourth game in a row.

–Golden State enjoyed a 51-27 rebounding advantage, but lost after hitting just 11-of-23 free throws. Jason Richardson accounted for 30 points and five rebounds, while Troy Murphy added 16 and 20.

–The Warriors are 11-11 SU and 9-13 ATS on their home court, prevailing by an average score of 102-99. Golden State travels to Los Angeles to battle the Lakers after this contest.

–Dallas guard Marquis Daniels (neck) and forward Keith Van Horn (ankle) are ‘doubtful’ against the Warriors.

–Golden State forward Chris Taft (back) is ‘questionable’ versus the Mavs.