Bodog Beat

Tonight the Dallas Mavericks might feel like they are playing on their home court considering how well they have played in Chicago in recent history. (AI Wire Images)

Looking to extend their dominance at the United Center, the Mavs will meet the Bulls tonight, who are trying to avoid their third straight home loss.

Dallas has held the Bulls to 98 points or less in each of the last nine visits to the Windy City, which has added up to eight wins. It could be tough to keep the streak going without their second leading scorer, Josh Howard. Howard made the trip to Chicago despite missing the last two games with a sprained wrist but it is not known if he will go tonight.

Chicago has allowed 102.3 points per game in its last four games, up from 93.3 in its first four outings. In four home games versus Dallas during his career, Ben Gordon has averaged 20.0 points. Can the Bulls pull out a win? Get your NBA betting in the Bodog Sportsbook.