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As 2009 starts, the Chicago Bulls remain a legitimate playoff contender but are a long way from competing with the best teams in the Eastern Conference. (AP Images)

They are 0-8 so far against Boston, Cleveland, Orlando, and Atlanta, losing twice to each team.

Next up is another road trip to Cleveland tonight to battle the Cavaliers, and the good news for backers is when this game ends the Bulls will have just one road date left on the schedule against any of the East’s top four teams.

The Cavs will want to bounce back after the Heat stopped Cleveland's six-game winning streak and ruined LeBron James' 24th birthday on Tuesday. Cleveland is 7-0 this season when Ben Wallace has 10 or more rebounds.

The home team is 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings, and the Bulls are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Cleveland. Bet on the big game with Bodog's NBA betting and up the ante!