NBA 11/22/16

Denver +1.5 (2u) W

The Bulls travel to Denver for their 5th road game in 8 days to face the Nuggets. Although Wade was rested last game and should be fresh for tonight, the rest of the team may show some signs of fatigue in high altitude against a physical Denver team ranked in the top 3 in points in the paint and rebound rate. Barton should be good to go for his normal minutes after his ankle injury and 7th overall pick Murray has stepped up to hit 11/20 threes in the last four games to provide some spacing for the Nuggets. Chicago has only had two consecutive days off once this season compared to three times for the Nuggets, and they could have a sluggish game as they reach the end of their 6 game road trip. 

NBA 11/21/16

LA Clippers -8.5 (3u) L

After last night's controversial ending in Sacramento, the Raptors travel to LA to face the team with the best record in the NBA on a road/road back to back 2000+ miles away from home. The 12-2 Clippers own the 2nd best defense and 3rd best offense, giving them the highest net rating in the league. Carroll has already been declared out on all back to backs for precautionary reasons after his knee surgery, and his defense will be sorely missed against a potent and efficient Clippers team. This is a huge letdown spot for a disappointed and tired Raptors team against the Clippers who have 9 double digit wins already this season.