Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks

Trailing by six with just 12.6 seconds left, the Chicago Bulls looked all but defeated—until a clutch three-pointer cut the deficit to two. Then, Josh Giddey came up with a huge steal on the inbound pass, dishing to Coby White for another three to snatch the lead. After Austin Reaves briefly put the Lakers back on top, Giddey delivered the dagger—a half-court buzzer-beater to seal an unforgettable victory.

While the thrilling comeback will surely have Giddey riding high, his recent performances suggest this level of dominance is becoming routine. Since the All-Star break, the rising star has been on a tear, averaging 22.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game.

Over his last 13 games, Giddey has surpassed his points-rebounds-assists (PRA) line five times. Now, he faces a Dallas Mavericks defense that has struggled lately—allowing 121.6 points (3rd-most in the NBA), 43.3 rebounds (13th), and 27.9 assists (10th) over their last 10 games. During that stretch, the Mavs own a 120.6 defensive rating, ranking seventh-worst in the league.

For the season, Dallas has given up 23.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game to opposing players. With the Mavericks running on fumes defensively, Giddey is primed for another big night as he looks to dominate at home.

This season, Chicago is 39-33-1 ATS, with an 18-17-1 record at home. The Mavs are only 5-5 ATS, while the Bulls have covered in nine of their past ten games including four in a row. When they go to play one of the NBA's most competitive teams, they won't be able to cover this spread.

As an underdog, Dallas is 28-15 O/U and 25-13 to the Over on the road. The Mavs are ranked 14th in offensive rating over the past 10 games, while the Bulls are ranked 10th. Tonight's game at the United Center is sure to be high-scoring.