Sliding Bulls try to snap skid in Philly

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03/20/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bulls will take their untimely losing streak to the road tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center.

Chicago has lost 10 straight and is winless in its last six road games. The Bulls lost for the fifth straight time at home with Friday's 92-85 setback to the Cleveland Cavaliers, as Taj Gibson finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds in a losing effort.

"It's frustrating. I feel like we played really hard tonight," said Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, who ended with 10 points and eight assists. "We just kind of ran out of gas. Losing 10 in a row is frustrating."

James Johnson had 16 points and Flip Murray added 12 for the Bulls, who are 2 1/2 games off the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. Chicago was without starters Derrick Rose (sprained left wrist), Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) and Luol Deng, who will miss the next two to three weeks with a strained right calf.

Rose is questionable for tonight, while Noah is probable. Chicago, which is 12-23 as the guest, hasn't dropped 11 straight games since a 16-game losing streak from January 8-February 6, 2001, and its last win was a 115-111 overtime decision versus Portland on February 26.

The struggling Sixers are back home for two consecutive games versus the Bulls and Magic, and are 11-22 in the City of Brotherly Love. After ending a five- game skid with a home victory against New Jersey on Wednesday, Philadelphia suffered a 92-88 loss to the Knicks last night at Madison Square Garden.

Elton Brand scored 19 points and Andre Iguodala posted 17 and seven rebounds for the 76ers, who lost for the 11th time in 13 tries. Jrue Holiday recorded 15 points and eight boards in the loss.

"When a team plays zone, they are trying to get you out of your flow," said Sixers guard Jason Kapono, who added 11 points off the bench. "We just have to do a better job of not letting that put us on our heels. We just played too slow."

The Bulls have won two of three meetings with Philly this season, including a 122-90 rout in the last encounter on February 20 at the United Center. The Sixers have won the past two matchups as the host in this series.

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As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.

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Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.

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Arizona 20-1

Butler 20-1

Duke 30-1

Florida 7-2

Georgetown 30-1

Indiana 35-1

Kansas 15-1

Marquette 25-1

Maryland 40-1

Memphis 50-1

Nevada 50-1

UNC 9-2

OSU 8-1

Oregon 30-1

Pittsburgh 15-1

Texas 30-1

Texas A&M 18-1

UCLA 6-1

Wisconsin 10-1

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