King James in Chicago highlights NBA Free Picks

Portland Trail Blazers at New Jersey Nets

Both teams enter tonight’s contest playing their third game in 4 nights. The first thing to go in a team’s game when the player’s legs are heavy is defense. Portland is averaging putting up 97.8 points per game, and New Jersey is putting up 99.2 points themselves. The Trail Blazers still give up a modest 95.0 points per game, but the Nets give up triple digits points to opponents, a staggering 101.7 points per game. The BETUS over/under is 187 points, and there will be a lot of made baskets in this contest.

NBA free pick: BETUS over 187

Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls

Cleveland, led by MVP candidate LeBron James, is red hot right now. They have won 8 of their last 10 games, and sit atop the Eastern conference. The Bulls have lost 6 of 10, and sit on the outside of the playoff picture. These teams have met 3 times already this season with Cleveland having won all 3 meetings. Chicago is also playing its third game in 4 nights, while Cleveland played an easy one against Memphis 2 nights ago, and hadn’t played in 4 days prior to that. The difference between these 2 teams, other than Cleveland having the reincarnation of Michael Jordan named LeBron, has to be defense. Cleveland gives up a paltry 88.9 points a game, while Chicago gives up 101.4 points. Giving up triple digits in the NBA will not get the job done. Cleveland will continue their dominance against the Chicago Bulls tonight in Chicago’s home court.

NBA free pick: Cleveland straight-up (moneyline -370)

Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets

Whenever the Suns and the Nuggets get together there is always a lot of points scored. The BETUS over/under is proof of that, sitting at 218 points. This is a high over, except when these 2 meet. Other teams average scoring over triple digits, and they also both average allowing over triple digits scoring. This trend consistently happens, even against teams that try to slow the tempo, and get the fast break scoring to a minimum. Tonight’s game will be a fast-pace, barn-burner and although both teams have made moves to tighten up defense, the stats speak for themselves. Phoenix comes in having won 7 of its last 10 games, and Denver has won 8 of its last 10 games. Both teams are on a roll and this will be a highly entertaining game. Don’t miss it.

NBA free pick: BETUS over 218