From the Big Ten title race on Peacock to the viral ‘Hockeyverse’ debut in Denver, here’s the definitive factual guide to tonight’s games, broadcast schedules and betting odds.
NBA Betting: Lakers vs. Suns lead the slate
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns (9:00 PM ET)
The match: The Lakers (34-23) travel to PHX Arena to take on the Suns (33-26). This is the fourth meeting between these Pacific Division rivals this season.
The odds: The Lakers are currently 6-point favorites on the road with an over/under set of 222.5.
Player Focus: Luka Doncic (32.5 PPG) will start tonight without an injury after recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered in mid-February. The Suns will rely on Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie, with Devin Booker sidelined.
Example of bets: Lakers vs. Suns prediction: Who will win and cover?
Broadcast: NBA League Pass, SportsNet LA, AZFamily and Suns+.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Clippers (10:00 PM ET)
The match: A high-stakes Western Conference battle featuring Anthony Edwards and Kawhi Leonard.
The odds: Minnesota is a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under set of 225.5.
Example of bets: Wolves vs. Clippers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Broadcast: NBA League Pass, Amazon Prime Video (National).
NHL betting: McDavid and “Hockeyverse” returns
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings (10:30 p.m. ET)
The match: This is the most important NHL game of the evening. It marks the first game back for Connor McDavid after the Olympics and the home debut of Artemi Panarin, who was acquired by the Kings in a blockbuster trade from the Rangers on February 5.
The odds: The Kings are short home favorites at -111, while the Oilers are at -108. The total is set at 6.5.
Example of bets: Oilers vs. King’s prediction: who will win and cover?
Broadcast: ESPN (national).
Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche (9:00 PM ET)
The innovation: In addition to the standard broadcast, the NHL will debut “Bernie’s Mountain Showdown,” an animated NHL Hockeyverse broadcast on KTVD. It uses real-time volumetric animation to display players as avatars in a Colorado-themed landscape.
Example of bets: Wild vs. Avs Prediction: Who Will Win and Cover?
Broadcast: 9NEWS (traditional) / KTVD (animated) / ESPN+.
CBB Betting: Big Ten Clash for No. 1 Seed
#13 Michigan State vs. #8 Purdue (8:00 PM ET)
The stakes: Both teams are 22-5 (12-4 in Big Ten). The winner takes a huge step towards the regular competition title.
The odds: Purdue is a 7.5-point favorite at Mackey Arena. The top/bottom is 142
Key Stat: Purdue leads the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.2), while Michigan State boasts a defense that ranks in the top 20 (66.1 PPG).
Broadcast: Peacock (exclusive national stream).
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