The set-up: Chicago upset Portland, then lost a close one in Sacramento. Chicago will be without Lauri Markkanen, Tomas Satoransky, Chandler Hutchison and Ryan Arcidiacono will all miss the game due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols (all have missed the last five games as well.) Zach LaVine is a great player, but after losing badly at home to the Spurs last night, I expect the Lakers to lay the hammer down here as they look to avoid dropping two in a row at home.

The pick: LA is 5-1 ATS in its last six home games vs. teams with winning road records as well, while Chicago is a poor 4-9-1 ATS In its last 14 vs. a team with a winning straight-up record. Consider the Lakers on Friday night.

This is a 1* FREE PLAY on LA.