Free Sports Picks of the Day
Browse all available free picks, predictions and matchup analysis for current in-season sports below.
The selections here are complimentary plays posted daily from sports betting and handicapping experts.
These picks are a secondary addition to a handicapper’s stronger releases and best bets of the day.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Ricky Tran
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.
Max Chase
1* Free Pick on Patriots -3
Steve Janus
1* Free Sharp Play on North Texas +2 -110
Juan Carlos Flores
Recommended Bet: Sporting San Jose +137
Info Plays
1* FREE INFO PLAY Deportes Tolima +219
Rob Vinciletti
Sunday the release of the 2026 NFL PLAYOFF GAME OF THE YEAR and a Triple Perfect Team TOP PROP. CBB Comp play below
The College hoops comp play is on South Florida at 2 eastern. The Bulls are a solid 7-1 at home and have conference tournament knockout revenge on Wichita St today. The Bulls are rolling right now and have won 5 of the last 6 overall. The Shockers are a paltry 10-8 on the year and have lost 3 of the last 4. Rob Notes that Conference home favorites off a home favored win and a prior win cover over 75% long term if they have home loss revenge and the opponent is off a road dog loss in a game where the total is 150 or higher. Look for South Florida to cover.. GL Rob V
John Ryan
Rams vs Bears
6:30 EST, Sunday, January 18
Soldier Field, Chicago
5-Unit bet on the OVER currently priced at 48.5 points
Live Betting Strategy: Consider betting 5 units preflop on the OVER and then add the remaining 2 units at 45.5 points. If you are expecting scoring volatility to be lower/slower, then consider betting 4 Units preflop, 2 units at 45.5 points and 1 unit at 42.5 points. The second quarter had the highest average scoring quarter (13.6 points) in the divisional round. So, if there is going to be a slower than usual quarter, the first quarter would be the one.
Here is a situational betting algorithm that has gone 18-9-1 OVER for 67% winning bets over the past 15 seasons, including the playoffs. The requirements are:
Bet the OVER with a team coming off a home win.
In that home win they trailed by 17 or more points at the half.
The following NFL betting algorithm has produced solid results with a 17-9 OVER record for 65.4% winning bets since 2010. The requirements are:
Bet the OVER with a home teams playing in the divisional round of the playoffs.
In their Wild Card game, the home team saw the OVER win the money and covered it by 7 or more points.
In addition, divisional round favorites that scored 30 or more points in their Wild Card win has seen the OVER compile a profitable 25-14 mark for 64% winning bets since 2002; 16-8 OVER for 70% winning bets when they scored 34 or more points.
The Rams went OVER their team total by 6 points. The OVER is 22-10 for 69% winning bets in the divisional round of the playoffs with a team coming off a game in which they went OVER their team total by 6 or more points.
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Ryan is 12-2 ATS over his last 14, 10-UNIT MAX bet releases and this one is backed by an incredible 92% ATS situation that will blow your mind and a ton more.
Mike Lundin
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%).
Oliver Smith
3* on Patriots
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