My only early play will be:
4.5 Pt Teaser...
CLEV Under 196 & UTAH +5.5
UTAH FH Pickem
With Thomas out for CHI, Bulls are thin up front, and CLEV is not, not at all with SHAQ, BIG Z, Varejao, Powe, Moon, Hickson, OH, a guy named KING. CLEV shored up their DEF the last few games, giving up 87, 79, & 90 their last 3. The trouble they had the first two games vs BOS/TOR was down low and I don't believe Miller/Noah are in the same group of BIGS as GARNETT/SHEED/PERKINS or BOSH/BARGNANI. Also, being at home the crowd will be into it, and the BULLS are averaging 87.5 a game. They haven't gone over 90 since the opening night win vs the SPURS.
The JAZZ are a hard team to get a read on, but I won't bet against them losing two straight at home. Especially with the flu bug in the SPURS locker room and McDyess / Thomas out. JAZZ have completely fallen apart in the 2nd half two games in a row. D Williams has been in foul trouble in both, along with Milsap and that has hurt. However, Sloan is too good a coach to let that linger and I expect a strong strong effort out of UTAH tonight.
I will be looking to play the SPURS and OVER 2H if I see any indication of a possible letdown by UTAH, but I don't expect that. UTAH should take care of business tonight.
G/L :SIB