NBA Expert Picks For Thursday, Jan. 26

NBA Picks, Predictions

Another day of NBA action means another day of tough decisions for bettors. To help you make the best bets today, the BetQL editors have picked a few of their favorite NBA bets below using key trends, data and picks from the BetQL NBA model.

One trend to note is that the BetQL NBA model is hitting from all over the court, going 51-25 (67%) on all picks rated ⭐⭐ and higher in the last three days for a total return of $1,175 on $100 bets! Take advantage of BetQL's free trial and see all of today's best NBA bets, plus what the model is projecting for this week's NFL, NHL, and NCAA basketball games! Start your free trial today!

Kate Constable: Bulls -6 at Hornets

The Bulls are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Pacers in which they blew a 21-point lead in the second half. They have a chance to redeem themselves tonight against a Charlotte Hornets team that is terrible at best. Plus, this is the Hornets' first game back home after a four-game road trip that had some tough travel spots involved. Chicago has been really bad as a road favorite this season, but I don’t think that’s going to be a factor tonight, especially since it already whooped Charlotte by 18 earlier this season. We’re going to see a Bulls team that plays with much more intensity on the defensive end and covers this number on the road.

Lucy Burdge: Bulls -6 at Hornets

The Bulls have covered the spread in three of their last four games, while the Hornets are just 6-15 ATS at home and have failed to cover in six of their last eight games. When the Bulls faced the Hornets in November, they won by 18, and I think they can take the Hornets down in similar fashion here and cover this spread.

Dan Karpuc: Suns -1.5 vs. Mavericks

Although the Suns will still be without Devin Booker, I like them to win and cover the spread at home on Thursday night. Under Monty Williams, Phoenix has gone 39-17 ATS revenging a double-digit loss to an opponent and 57-33 ATS after successfully covering the spread in two or more straight games. The Suns have gone 15-10 ATS at home this season and have won and covered in each of their last four contests. Meanwhile, the Mavericks have struggled badly on the road (8-15 SU, 7-16 ATS), where they’ve failed to cover in seven of their last eight matchups. Luka Doncic has been very clearly frustrated with his lack of help and I expect Phoenix to exploit that and take care of business.

Brad Pinkerton: Pistons-Nets +135 One-Game Parlay

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Pistons-Nets Over 222.5
Pistons-Nets Under 242.5
Nets Over 109.5
Pistons Under 122.5
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