The Lakers are a -9.5 spread favorite in tonight's game against the Indiana Pacers. The game tips off at 10:30 pm ET in Los Angeles. The Lakers are a -500 moneyline favorite while the Pacers are a +375 underdog. The Lakers are 37-25 this season, while the Pacers are just 15-47.
With Oklahoma City down two All-Stars in MVP point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams, it will fall to the third to pick up the scoring burden. Big man Chet Holmgren will likely be the fulcrum of the Thunder's offense, and should be able to go to town against a depleted Bulls front line that, even when healthy, isn't that great.
SAN JOSE Winger Tyler Toffoli missed Wednesday's practice with a lower-body injury, leaving his availability for the San Jose Sharks' next regular-season game somewhat in question. Toffoli was injured in the Sharks' game against the Colorado Avalanche on Feb. 4, with coach Ryan Warsofsky saying Toffoli absorbed a hit, possibly in the second period. Toffoli finished the game and was listed as having three shots on net and two giveaways in 14:59 of ice time as the Sharks lost 4-2 at Ball Arena.
Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum (Achilles) OUT John Tonje (trade pending) AVAILABLE Max Shulga (g-league) OUT Miami Heat: Tyler Herro (ribs) OUT Terry Rozier (not with team) OUT Boston Celtics: Derrick White, G Jaylen Brown, G Sam Hauser, F Luka Garza, F Neemias Queta, C Miami Heat: Davion Mitchell, G Norman Powell, G/F Pelle Larsson, G/F Andrew Wiggins, F Bam Adebayo, C Tipoff: 7:30 PM EST
The New England Patriots got good news on that front when it comes to Drake Maye's banged-up throwing shoulder. Lindsay Jones reported that Maye not only practiced in full on Wednesday, but took every first-team rep. That's a good sign that Maye, after taking most of last week off, will be about as close to 100 percent as possible entering his 21st game of the season.
The Devils are 16-16 when favored on the moneyline this season. New Jersey has gone 16-16 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -110 or shorter (50.0% win percentage). The Devils have a 52.4% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. In 23 of 56 matches this season, New Jersey and its opponent have combined to finish above 5.5 goals.
RJ Barrett will return to the Toronto Raptors' lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night the team confirmed. The 25-year-old has missed the past seven games after injuring his left ankle after stepping on Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard's foot on Jan. 9. In that one, the Mississauga, Ont. native was in just his sixth game back after missing more than a month with a right knee injury.