This is 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the UNDER Rockets/Bulls.

This one sets up well to be a lower-scoring game from a situational stand point, and for the most part, that's what we're basing this selection on.

Chicago broke a two-game slide with a 115-110 home win over the Lakers just last night. Fatigue at this time of year is a definite factor that needs to be taken into consideration. The last thing the Bulls want to do is to turn this into a track meet with the Rockets.

Chicago averages 108.5 PPG, which is right in the middle of the pack as far as scoring this year. Houston averages 106.4, which ranks 20th.

The Rockets are off a rare road win, beating Detroit 116-107 on Saturday, and that's significant note, as Houston has seen the total go UNDER the number in eight of its last 11 off a SU/ATS road win in which it scored 115 or more points in.

All of the above factors come together to make the UNDER the correct call in this one.

Good luck, NP