At one point, it appeared we were not going to have an NBA season as players and owners simply couldn’t come to an agreement. Cooler heads prevailed, and we will now be having a shortened 66-game schedule. The first day of the regular season will be on December 25th with several key match-ups on tap. That includes an NBA Finals rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat. With a new season upon us, it’s now time to make my predictions on where every team will finish in their respective...
Read more about 2011-12 NBA Predictions 2011-12 Chicago Bulls Predictions - December 15, 2011The Chicago Bulls finished with an NBA-best 62-20 regular season record last year, but would lose to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. First year head coach Tom Thibodeau turned the Bulls into one of the league’s best defensive teams with a relentless attack every single time they took the floor. Sensational point guard Derrick Rose won the MVP in just his third season in the league, while Thibodeau took home Coach of the Year honors. The big knock on the Bulls was their lack...
Read more about 2011-12 Chicago Bulls Predictions Odds to Win NBA Finals 2012 - June 13, 2011The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history this past season after beating the Miami Heat in six games to capture the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Heat were favorites to win the championship heading into the season, but fell just a few games short. Dallas was the team that made all the plays in the fourth quarter, while Lebron James and company appeared to fold under the pressure. In fact, NBA Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki scored 62 points in the fourth quarter...
Read more about Odds to Win NBA Finals 2012 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Bulls vs Heat - May 13, 2011The Eastern Conference is down to just two teams. The top-seeded Chicago Bulls, who finished the regular season with an overall record of 62-20, are set to take on the Miami Heat, who finished four games back of Chicago as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. The seven-game series is scheduled to get underway this Sunday at the United Center. The Bulls struggled out of the gates, as they really had their hands full with the Indiana Pacers in the opening round. Chicago went on to win the series...
Read more about 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Bulls vs Heat Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 - April 30, 2011Eastern Conference Championship Odds Miami Heat (+250) – The Heat won their opening series against the Philadelphia 76ers 3-1, but didn’t exactly dominate like a lot of people thought they would. Miami routinely got off to slow starts in the first quarter, but thanks to their ability to get after it on the defensive end allowed them to keep it close and take over the game late. It will be interesting to see if Miami changes up their starting lineup for their second round series against...
Read more about Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Bulls vs Hawks - April 29, 2011The Eastern Conference first round is in the books, and the top-seeded Chicago Bulls are set to take on the fifth-seeded Atlanta Hawks in semifinal showdown for the right to play in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 is scheduled for Monday night at 8:00 ET in Chicago. The Bulls finished the 2010-11 NBA season with the best overall record, and were expected to dominate the Indiana Pacers in their opening round matchup. While the Bulls won the series 3-1, they really struggled to get going...
Read more about 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Bulls vs Hawks Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 - April 15, 2011Think you know who is going to win the NBA Finals this year? Now is the perfect time to get your future bet in. Here is a look at all 16 teams odds to win the NBA Championship this season. Eastern Conference Championship Odds Miami Heat (+275) – Even though the Heat come in with the second best record in the Eastern Conference, the oddsmakers believe they are the team to beat. Miami went 16-3 down the stretch, and it’s hard to ignore the “Big Three” of LeBron James, Dwyane...
Read more about Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions - April 15, 2011The 2011 NBA Playoffs are set to get underway this weekend. The Chicago Bulls earned the No. 1 seed in the East with a 62-20 record, while the San Antonio Spurs finished with the top seed in the Western Conference with a 61-21 record. Here is a look at how we see the entire playoffs playing out this season. Eastern Conference First Round Chicago Bulls (1) vs Indiana Pacers (8)- Chicago went 3-1 against the Pacers in the regular season, and are clearly the dominant team in this one. Indiana is the...
Read more about 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Bulls vs Pacers - April 14, 2011The Chicago Bulls took the NBA by surprise with their 62-20 regular-season record. That landed the Bulls the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and the overall top seed in the postseason. Chicago will begin their run for a Championship against the Indiana Pacers, who earned the No. 8 seed with a 37-45 record. The Pacers are the only team in the playoffs with a losing record, and they finished 25 games behind the Bulls in the Central Division. The seven-game series is set to get underway this Saturday...
Read more about 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Bulls vs Pacers 2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket - April 14, 2011The NBA Playoffs tip off this weekend and we have your 2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket available to view and download or print. This year’s field has plenty of big names and intriguing matchups. Will the Lakers complete the 3-peat? Can the star-studded cast of the Miami Heat live up to all of the hype? Or will another team step up to the challenge and take home the NBA Championship? All of these question will be answered soon enough, but let’s take a look at the first round of the...
Read more about 2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket Tony K’s NBA Power Rankings - February 15, 2011WEEK OF: 2/6/11 – 2/12/11 1-San Antonio Spurs (45-9) The Spurs being led by Manu Ginobli’s 18/game, are a new look team. Dealing with their perennial all star starter, Tim Duncan, who, was not voted into the starting lineup for the Western Conference All-Star game, are still the best in the NBA. 2- Boston Celtics (38-14); They are still the best in the East, with their suffocating defense, 91.4/gm and excellent turnover causing. 3- Los Angeles Lakers (38-16); With all the Bynum chatter about...
Read more about Tony K’s NBA Power Rankings NBA Spreads: Chicago Bulls at Utah Jazz - February 9, 2011The Utah Jazz will try and avoid losing three straight at home when the host the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night. This is the first meeting between the two teams, and it figures to be a good one, as Carlos Boozer makes his first appearance against his former team. Our NBA spreads have the Jazz favored by 1-point over the Bulls with the total at 194.5. Chicago fell 109-103 at Portland on Monday, their second straight loss in a row. Chicago is now 1-2 on their current five-game road trip, and will look...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Chicago Bulls at Utah Jazz NBA Picks: Chicago Bulls at Portland Trail Blazers - February 7, 2011The Portland Trail Blazers are set to host the Chicago Bulls tonight, and will try and continue their recent dominance over Chicago at the Rose Garden. Portland has won three straight, and have won by an average of 33 points in their last two. Oddsmakers don’t seem to think that trend will continue, as our NBA spreads have the Bulls favored by 2.5-points with the total set at 183. Chicago had their six game winning streak snapped on Saturday, as they fell 101-90 at Golden State. This will be...
Read more about NBA Picks: Chicago Bulls at Portland Trail Blazers NBA Picks: Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Clippers - February 2, 2011The Los Angeles Clippers will go for their 10th straight win at home when they host the Chicago Bulls at the Staples Center Wednesday Night. Los Angeles already beat the Bulls 100-99 in Chicago back on Dec. 18. Our NBA spreads for this game have the Bulls favored by 2-points over the Clippers with the total set at 194. Chicago beat Indiana on Saturday 110-89 for their fifth straight win and eighth in their last nine games. Chicago is currently a half-game behind the Heat for the third best record...
Read more about NBA Picks: Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Clippers NBA Spreads: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls - January 28, 2011The Chicago Bulls will look for some revenge against the Orlando Magic when the two teams face off at the United Center tonight. The Magic handed the Bulls their worst loss of the season, with a 107-78 win at Chicago on Dec. 1. The Magic have won three straight over the Bulls and eight of the last 10. Orlando comes into the game off a 111-96 win at Indiana on Wednesday, and have won three of their last four, including two straight on the road. Chicago brings a three-game winning streak to the table,...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls NBA Spreads: Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls - January 24, 2011The Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks are set to face off for the second time this season at the United Center. Chicago pulled away late for a 90-77 win back on Dec. 28. The Bucks come in off a 94-81 loss at home against the Memphis Grizzlies. Milwaukee had won their previous two games, but they were at home against a Washington team that hasn’t won on the road all season and against a Cavaliers team that isn’t playing good basketball. The Bulls nearly lost yet another game against a...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls NBA Spreads: Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls - January 20, 2011The Chicago Bulls are set to host the Dallas Mavericks Thursday night at the United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and will be televised nationally on ESPN. Taking a look at our NBA spreads for tonight’s game, oddsmakers have the Bulls favored by 3.5-point over the Mavericks with the total sitting at 184. Looking for a great place to do your NBA betting this season? Sports Interaction is offering a special 100% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit! The Mavericks ended a six-game...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls NBA Betting: East v. West Clash 1/21/11 - January 20, 2011Disparity between the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences is no secret. This week we’ll see a handful of games that test the phenomenon while simultaneously serving as perfect NBA betting opportunities for players looking to capitalize on some interconference action. For a point of reference, the seventh best team in the East – currently the Indiana Pacers – would sit 12th in the Western Conference. Although the East isn’t without its fair share of contenders, the sheer...
Read more about NBA Betting: East v. West Clash 1/21/11 NBA Picks: Charlotte Bobcats at Chicago Bulls - January 18, 2011The Chicago Bulls will go for their ninth straight win at home, when they host the Charlotte Bobcats tonight. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET at the United Center. The Bobcats come in off a 96-92 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Monday, and have lost three straight since beating the Bulls 96-91 at home last Wednesday. Charlotte however is just 4-14 on the road this season, and 2-9 all-time at Chicago. The Bulls won 96-84 at Memphis yesterday, despite the fact that they were without Carlos Boozer, who...
Read more about NBA Picks: Charlotte Bobcats at Chicago Bulls NBA Spreads: Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers - January 14, 2011The Indiana Pacers will try win three straight for the first time this season when they host the Chicago Bulls Friday night. Indiana won 111-103 at Philadelphia on Tuesday, and then came back the following night and beat the Mavericks 102-89 at home. Indiana hasn’t won three in a row since April of last year. The Bulls got off to a terrible start in a 96-91 loss at Charlotte on Wednesday. The Bobcats outscored the Bulls 36-22 in the first quarter. Chicago has now lost three straight on the...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers NBA Spreads: Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Bobcats - January 12, 2011The Charlotte Bobcats will look to build on their season-best three game winning streak when they host the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night. Charlotte has made a huge turnaround since they fired Larry Brown on Dec. 22. The Bobcats are 5-2 under interim head coach Paul Silas, including a 96-82 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Chicago outscored the Pistons 52-27 in the final two quarters to take home a 95-82 win, and will look to avoid losing their third straight on the road. Our NBA odds have the Bulls...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Bobcats NBA Picks: Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls - January 10, 2011The Chicago Bulls will go for their seventh straight win at home when they host the Detroit Pistons at the United Center tonight. Chicago ended a two-game losing streak with an impressive 90-79 home win over the Celtics on Saturday. The Pistons snapped a three-game losing streak with a 112-109 overtime win over the 76ers. The Bulls have already beat Detroit twice this season, and with a win tonight they could make it 10 straight against the Pistons. Our NBA spreads for this game, have the Bulls favored...
Read more about NBA Picks: Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls NBA Picks: Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers - January 7, 2011The Philadelphia 76ers will look to continue their strong play when they host the Chicago Bulls tonight. Philadelphia comes in off a 109-97 win over the Washington Wizards, and have really turned things around since their 3-13 start to the season. Since that mark the 76ers are 11-8 and currently sit in the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers will look to get revenge on the Bulls, who beat Philadelphia 121-76 at Chicago back on Dec. 21. The Bulls have won six of eight since that game,...
Read more about NBA Picks: Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers NBA Spreads: Chicago Bulls at New Jersey Nets - January 5, 2011The New Jersey Nets will try and snap a five game losing streak when they host the Chicago Bulls tonight. These two teams faced off last Friday at the United Center, with the Bulls coming away with a 90-81 win. Chicago won 111-91 at home against the Raptors last night, and have now won five straight overall. The Nets haven’t had much luck lately, as their nine point loss to Chicago is their closest game during their current five game losing streak. The Bulls however have lost two straight at...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Chicago Bulls at New Jersey Nets NBA Spreads: Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls - January 4, 2011The Chicago Bulls will go for their fifth straight win tonight, when they host the Toronto Raptors, who have won three straight at the United Center. Chicago comes in off a 100-91 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Toronto was blown out at home by the Celtics 93-79. Chicago won at Toronto 110-93 back on Dec. 15, but have really struggled to play well at home against the Raptors. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for this game, oddsmakers have the Bulls favored by 8-points over the Raptors. Looking...
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