Chicago Bulls Basketball Predictions & Free NBA Picks

Ricky's 1* play on LAL.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

- The Lakers are 6-0 SU in the last six head to head meetings. 

- The Raptors are 9-11 without RJ Barrett this season. 

- Luka Doncic sat out last night's game, and should be good to go vs Toronto. 

Verdict: The value is on the home favorite.

FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR SUNDAY, 1/18:

My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last play I cut for Sunday is with the Houston Rockets minus the points versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Houston (24-15) has won two of their last three games after their 110-105 win against Minnesota as a 3.5-point favorite on Friday. The Rockets have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 9 home games with the Total set at 230 or higher. They have also covered the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games with the Total set at 230 or higher. New Orleans (10-34) has lost three of their last four games after their 127-119 loss at Indiana as a 4.5-point underdog on Friday. The Pelicans have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games against teams with a losing record. They have also failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 11 road games with the Total set at 230 or higher. Take Houston minus the points. Best of luck — Frank.

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Jack's Free Pick Sunday: Pelicans/Rockets OVER 230

The Houston Rockets should be able to let their hair down today and hang a big number on the New Orleans Pelicans to break out of their recent offensive funk that has mostly come against very good defensive teams.  The Pelicans are not that.

New Orleans ranks 9th in pace and 28th in defensive rating to profile as an OVER team.  They have gone 3-1 OVER in their last four games overall.  They have finished with 229 or more combined points in five consecutive games, including 235 or more in four of them.  This is a low total for a game involving the Pelicans.

The first and only meeting between the Pelicans and Rockets this season was a shootout.  The Pelicans won 133-128 (OT), but it was tied 119-119 at the end of regulation for 238 combined points, which would easily top this 230-point total in the rematch.  The OVER is 5-1 in the last six meetings with 232 or more combined points in five of those six.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

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1* NBA - Raptors/Lakers FREE PICK on Lakers +2

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Toronto Raptors -1.5

The Lakers will be playing the second of a back-to-back tonight after a 132-116 loss in Portland last night.  That followed up a 135-117 home loss to Charlotte.  They have dropped to 1-5 SU & 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall and are battling injuries in a big way right now.  They are also a tired team playing their 5th game in 7 days tonight.  They were without Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic and DeAndre Ayton last night and it's unclear whether the latter two will return.  I like the Raptors regardless.  Give me the Raptors.

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Sunday's NBA Free Pick on Nuggets -1

Pelicans vs Rockets NBA Free Pick

The Angle: The Houston Rockets are on an 8-2 run to the under, mainly due to a struggle to get buckets, but that should not be an issue here against a New Orleans Pelicans team that has conceded 122 points or more in two of its last three games and allowing 122.3 ppg (28th) on the season. 

The Bet: OVER (2%).