10* SATURDAY NIGHT SUPER-SHOCKER (+$21,000 ALL s/ NOV. 1ST!)
(NBA) Indiana vs. Chicago,
Point Spread: 5.00 | -104.00 Chicago (Home)
Result: Loss
The set-up: Indiana went 3-0 in the preseason and it won its season opener, albeit over the Knicks. Now it hits the road and I think it'll finally have a letdown here. Chicago won its final three preseason games, but unlike its opponent today, it got destroyed in its opening game and because of that, I like the Bulls to play with much more heart today.

The pick: This is a classic "look-ahead" spot for the Pacers as well, as they have a back-to-back set at home against the Celtics starting tomorrow night. And to say this is a "revenge" game would be a bit of an understatement, as Chicago lost all four games in this series last year. I think the outright is possible, but in a contest which I see coming down to whichever of these team's has its hands on the ball last, I'm going to grab the points.

This is a 10* SUPER-SHOCKER on the Chicago Bulls.