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Bulls Try to Avenge Loss

The Toronto Raptors have come a long way from the start of the season, and were able to clinch their first division title with some help from the Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls also are playing considerably better then they were at the season's outset and are aiming for one of the top seeds in the Eastern Conference.

These two red-hot teams meet at the Air Canada Centre on Sunday as Chicago tries to avenge a rare loss to the Raptors.

Oddsmakers have made Toronto -2.5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 193 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 74% of bets for this game have been placed on Chicago

LeBron Looks to Topple Pistons

With less than two weeks to go in the regular season, the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers are jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference. Inconsistent play by both teams is making that race interesting.

The Pistons and Cavaliers look to regain their composure and continue their battle for the top seed in the conference when they meet at The Palace on Sunday.

Oddsmakers have made Detroit -5.5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 180.5 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 65% of bets for this game have been placed on Detroit -5.5 (View NBA Bet Percentages).

Late Nite NBA Hoops

The Denver Nuggets could give themselves a big push toward their fourth consecutive playoff appearance when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.

Denver (39-36) has a 1 1/2 game lead over the Clippers (37-37) for the seventh spot in the Western Conference standings, and trail the sixth-place Los Angeles Lakers by just one-half game. All three teams are trying to fend off the Golden State Warriors, who are in ninth place - one game back of the Clippers.

Oddsmakers have made Los Angeles -4.5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 188 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 68% of bets for this game have been placed

Bulls Push for No. 2 Seed

The Chicago Bulls have proven to be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference this season, but they've hardly resembled a playoff-bound team against the New Jersey Nets.

The Bulls continue their push for the No. 2 seed in the East and try to avoid losing their third straight game against the Nets when the teams meet Friday at the United Center.

Chicago (45-31) defeated first-place Detroit 106-88 at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Wednesday to win three of four games against the top team in the East.

Oddsmakers have made Chicago -6.5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 190 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information

Playoff Preview?

The Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs could be headed for a second-round meeting in the playoffs. This game may be critical in determining which team has the home-court advantage for that potential matchup as the Suns and Spurs close their regular-season series on Thursday night.

The Suns lead the Spurs by three games in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Both teams wrapped up playoff berths a while ago, but this could be a possible conference semifinal preview if both were to advance past the first round, and home-court advantage could be crucial.

Oddsmakers have made San Antonio -4 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 206 total