The Association returns from the All-Star break, and I’ve identified two specific spots where the market is currently misvaluing the board. Thursday’s slate features a shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers squad and a revamped Chicago Bulls rotation that looks much sharper on paper than their reputation suggests.

While the public might be chasing the favorites, the "battle of possessions" and superior shot quality metrics point toward some high-value opportunities. I’m following the sharp line movement in Philly and taking a flyer on a home dog in the Windy City. Here are my two best bets to get the NBA bankroll back on track.

Atlanta should win the "battle of possessions." Philly is one of the worst defensive rebounding teams in the Association, and the Hawks have a better turnover rate on both sides of the floor. Atlanta's biggest issue is interior defense, but Sixers bigJoel Embiidisn't playing Thursday, so maybe the Hawks don't get bullied as much in the paint.

They also have a top-three perimeter defender in the NBA, guardDyson Daniels, to try to corral 76ers All-Star combo guardTyrese Maxey. Additionally, Atlanta All-Star wingJalen Johnsonposes a challenge that Philadelphia may struggle to overcome. Low-key, Johnson leads the Hawks in points (23.3), rebounds (10.6), and assists (8.2) per game.

Finally, I'm going to follow the line movement headed towards Atlanta. Philly opened as a -4.5 favorite, and this game is down to nearly a "pick ‘em" as of Thursday afternoon. This has gotten me in trouble in the past, but I'm trusting the NBA market to besharp. Hopefully, I'm not too late to the party, though.

First off, the Bulls could totally be tanking, and I might be a dipsh*t for betting on them. I'm a dude who doesn't like talking about his feelings, but I have afeelingChicago keeps this game close tonight, and the people betting Toronto are more of a sucker than me.

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is pretty good, and I like Chicago's roster on paper. Bulls PGJosh Giddeyis returning to the starting 5, and he's a baller. Chicago just traded for combo guardAnfernee Simons, who should be more scoring guard than point guard, but with Giddey running things, Simons will get buckets.

Furthermore, Chicago has one of the best shot qualities in basketball because most of its shots are either dunks, layups, or 3-pointers. The Raptors, on the other hand, are 24th in 3-point-attempt volume, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Chicago Bulls PG Josh Giddey getting a layup against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center. (Photo credit: David Banks-Imagn Images)

Also, people might think the Bulls downgraded at center by sendingNikola Vučevićto the Boston Celtics at the NBA trade deadline. But I like Chicago's new starting center,Jalen Smith. He leads the Bulls with a +14.3 on/off net rating, per CTG. Smith is younger, more athletic, and a better rebounder, rim protector, and outside shooter.

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