Bulls at Cavaliers Game 5 2010 NBA Playoffs Odds & Predictions: Derrick Rose is limping, Lual Deng has a sore knee and the Chicago Bulls are on life support. Down 1-3 games in the NBA playoffs quarterfinals round, to the leagues best team, Cleveland Cavaliers, the Bulls need a win just to stay alive. The bad news is they must get that win in Cleveland Tuesday night at Quicken Loans Arena (8 p.m. Eastern, TNT).
Sportsbook.com oddsmakers have Cleveland listed as a 12-point favorite versus Chicago with a 199 total. With the Cavaliers favored by two digits, oddsmakers have opted to stay away from posting money line odds.
It will be interesting to see at what level of intensity the Bulls bring to the court tonight. With the nagging injuries and turmoil in management, we would not be surprised to see the Bulls fold their tent. Not that the task at hand isn't formidable enough. LeBron James is playing as high a level as we've seen in his career. The Bulls can't be harboring any grand illusions they can continue this series.
Look for a Cavaliers blowout tonight in Game 5. Will Cleveland cover the big spread? Wagering Cleveland on the spread could be a bit risky. If Cleveland grabs a quick lead they will play to maintain the lead with some reserves and pull their top guys so not to risk injury. Chicago getting points could present the best value wager ATS.
The Cavaliers defeated Chicago 121-98 as a 6-point favorite in Game 4 on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (194 1/2). LeBron James scored 37 points to go with 12 rebounds and 11 assists for Cleveland, while Antawn Jamison added 24 points in the win. Joakim Noah had 21 points and 20 rebounds for Chicago, while Derrick Rose also netted 21 points.
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