Eastern Conference:

10.   Chicago Bulls

There is no other team in the NBA that has been so involved in trade rumors than the Bulls. Since the beginning of the season with Kobe and now with Ben Wallace, the media isn't giving any rest to Chicago. Right now they are 20-31 SU and 22-30-2 ATS. The team isn't far from a playoff spot and there is some hope in what Deng, Gordon and Hinrich will be capable to do, after they recover from their physical problems. If these players come back to their normal level, the team can actually make a good run until the end of the regular season. In terms of handicapping, the comeback of Gordon and Deng may give us some edge to the over. Don't forget that the over went 5-2 in the first seven matches with Boylan as the main coach.

9.    Indiana Pacers

This run and gun team of the Pacers have been favored in the over, with a record of 27-23 o/u. The most surprising thing is that as a dog, the record goes to 21-14! Without Jermaine O'Neal, the team plays with a small lineup and they struggle a lot to stop the most powerful centers in the league, that's why they lost against Detroit, Houston, Orlando and San Antonio in a row. The comeback of O'Neal will be extremely important for this team, which on a phenomenal night, can defeat any team in the league.

8.    Atlanta Hawks

With the recent trade of Bibby to Atlanta, the team gets a stronger lineup, but they need to stop the bad addict of losing away games. The team just won 4 out of 20 games on the road, with a 7-13 record. There were 15 unders in these matches, showing that the team can't play well offensively outside Atlanta. If the Hawks can improve their performances on the road, they can be a dangerous team, as they are 12-5 SU when they are home favorites.

7.    Philadelphia 76ers

Be careful with this team, who went 18-10 ATS last season after the All Star Break. Curiously this stop was bad for them, as they may lose the momentum they got after winning their last five games. The team has a record of 23-30 O/U, but we will see this team getting more overs in the second part of the season, mainly thanks to the change in the starting lineup, with Evans going to the bench and Young taking his place, making the team more athletic and faster in the court.

6.    Washington Wizards

How much time can they handle the injuries? That's the main reason for the Wizards. Without Butler and Daniels (and Arenas, of course), the team wasn't capable of being competitive and lost 8 of their last 9 games. This stop may have been good for them, as the players will be able to heal their injuries better. The Wizards have been very strong at home, going 13-4 ATS when they are home favorites, with also the under getting an edge on these matches (6-11 O/U). With Arenas planning his return in mid March, the Wizards will perform well in this part of the season if their main players can remain healthy.