Los Angeles Clippers vs Chicago Bulls
2:30pm, Intuit Dome
The Bulls and Clippers are on short rest after playing on Monday. After hosting the rival Lakers, how much the Clips have left in the tank emotionally remains to be seen, but they still look a good bet against a Bulls team that has played to a 1-6 record head to head and against the spread in the second half of a back to back. Struggling with turnovers and nursing minor injuries to Zach LaVine, this looks like a tough spot for Billy Donovan’s struggling team.
Tip: Back the Clippers to Cover the Line
Player Pick
Nikola Vucevic could be on the trade block over the coming weeks with the Bulls (again) stuck in mediocrity. The big man has averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds this month, but is set to meet his match against a Clippers team that has allowed 19.4 and 7.6 respectively in both categories.
Tip: Nikola Vucevic Under PTS/REB Total
New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz
12:00pm, Smoothie King Center
It’s worth playing on the Over here in this battle between two of the West’s cellar dwellers. Both the Pels and Jazz are playing off a two-day break, and it’s worth noting over 66% of their games have fallen Over the Total this year in this exact spot. After combining for over 250 points only a week ago, we should see a similar game play out.
Tip: Over the Points Total
Player Pick
Jose Alvarado dropped 19 points off the bench in the Pels’ win on January 18, which isn’t surprising when you factor in Utah’s three-point numbers defensively. Over their last 10 games, the Jazz have allowed opponents to shoot close to 40 three-pointers – good for the ninth-most in the league. As New Orleans’ best three-point shooter, this looks a good spot to play on Alvarado’s points total.
Tip: Jose Alvarado Over Points Total