THE LAKERS TRY TO STAY IN THE PLAYOFF PICTURE AS THEY HOST THE HORNETS

by DAVID THE MAVEN CHICOTSKY

The Lakers host the Hornets, coming into the game as nearly double-digit favorites.

Line Information for this game.

Amazingly, just 12 days after getting surgery to repair a tear to his lateral meniscus in his left knee, the artist formerly known as Ron Artest says he will play Tuesday night against the Hornets. It has been all hands on deck for the Lakers as they furiously strive to make the playoffs. They come into the game only a half game back from the Utah Jazz, trying to get into the last spot in the Western Conference, the 8-seed.

Kobe Bryant went on to say, “I call him Logan now – he’s Wolverine (with special powers of healing himself at an accelerated rate). I’m not very surprised,…He takes care of himself. He eats all the right stuff. Still, it’s very impressive.”

What’s also been impressive is the amount of time Kobe Bryant has spent on the floor this week, despite suffering from a bone spur in his left foot and is recently coming off a severe ankle sprain. He rested only 56 seconds against the Mavericks last week and has been virtually on the court full-time every game they play over the past week or so. Expect the same as they face the Hornets – as there is zero room for error for the Lakers at this point.

The Hornets aren’t a team worth talking about. The Warriors just swept them and they’re going into the Laker game as massive dogs. Tony Montana would be proud though, as they’rechanging their name next year to the Pelicans.

Betting Information

The Hornets are 26-50 straight up, 37-37-2 against the spread and 39-36-1 Over on the year. They’ve gone 2-3 SU and 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games, with a 3-2 Under record against the total. On the road they’re 11-27 SU, 20-16-2 ATS and 21-17 Over.

The Lakers are 40-37 SU, punishing bettors bigtime with their 31-45-1 ATS and 40-35-2 on the year. In their last 5 games they’re 3-2 SU and 2-3 ATS with a 3-2 Under record against the total. At home they’re a stout 25-12 SU, but still losing money for bettors with their 17-20 record against the spread and 18-18-1 against the total.

Sources: Yahoo! Sports, SLAM, New York Times

PLAYOFF PUSH: LAKERS HOST GRIZZLIES ON FRIDAY

by TYLER WOGALTER

Line: Lakers -2.5, Total: 191.5

Last Meeting: The Grizzlies defeated the Lakers 106-93 in Memphis on 1/23/13

Matchup

With only seven games left in their season, the Los Angeles Lakers can see the postseason in sight. But they will need to win games down the stretch, including Friday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies at 10:30 ET in Los Angeles. With a half-game lead over the Utah Jazz for the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs, the Lakers must continue securing victories to keep their season alive. Their journey will be difficult, especially on Friday against a Memphis team currently riding a four-game winning streak. The Grizzlies have been dominant all season and will look to take a wave of momentum with them into the playoffs.

The Grizzlies have secured their spot in the postseason and are seeded 5^th in the Western Conference. Because the other Los Angeles basketball team won their division, the only way for Memphis to improve their playoff standing is by finishing with more wins than Denver, which will grant them the 3 seed. The Lakers have a half-game lead over the Jazz for the 8^th seed and trail the 7^th seeded Houston rockets by 3 games.

Betting Information

The Lakers are 39-36 straight up and 31-44 against the spread on the season. At home, Los Angeles is 24-12 SU and 17-19 ATS. Against the total, the Lakers are 40-34 Over and are averaging 102.3 PPG.

Memphis has a record of 51-24 SU and 42-32 ATS. While playing on the road, the Grizzlies are 21-16 SU and 22-15 ATS. Against the total, Memphis is 42-32 Under on the year and are putting up 93.8 PPG.

Injuries

Lakers point guard Steve Nash is listed as doubtful for Friday’s game with a hamstring injury. Nash missed the Lakers previous game on Tuesday and is not likely to play against Memphis. Los Angeles will miss Nash and his 12.7 PPG and 6.7 APG if the two-time MVP is unable to suit up.

What to watch for

One major difference between these teams is how many points they allow per game. While the Grizzlies lead the league in points allowed with 89.8 PPG, the Lakers rank 24^thand average 101.3 PPG to opponents. Pay attention to Memphis’ incredible defense, which will be on display in LA on Friday.

Kobe Bryant has played well beyond his years recently, notching a triple-double and scoring over 30 points three different times over the Lakers past five games. Watch for the Black Mamba to take over this game on Friday and light up the Grizzlies for 30.

If Steve Nash is out of service, look for Grizzlies point guard Michael Conley to be seen throughout this one. Conley has improved his game this season, scoring more than he ever has in his career. Keep an eye on Conley and his 14.5 PPG and 6.2 APG to torch Lakers backup Steve Blake in Nash’s absence.

The pick

Although I think the Lakers will sneak their way into the postseason, I believe the outcome of this game will favor the Grizzlies. Los Angeles has been playing significantly better basketball in the second half of their season, but that won’t stop Memphis from sweeping their season series with the Lake Show. The Grizzlies big men will be too much for the Lakers to handle, adding another defeat to the Lakers loss column and another thousand discussions of whether Kobe, Dwight, Steve and Pau will be playing ball after the regular season has commenced on April 17th. I like the Grizzlies to handle the aging Lakers on the road, 104-96.

Source: ESPN

FOR ALL THE MARBLES: MAVERICKS VS. LAKERS

by DAVID THE MAVEN CHICOTSKY

It’s the end of the season and these final games will determine who ends up in the playoffs and who will be watching it from their couch at home.

TRACK LINE MOVEMENT – Opening line: Lakers -3, Total: 207

With Dirk Nowitzki playing well, the Mavs have made a run for it. They’ve won 4 out of their last 5 games straight up (2-3 ATS) and are now 1.5 games back from the Lakers (and the Jazz have slipped ahead of the Lakers by a half game) who are vying for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, the 8th seed.

The Lakers have been a team scrambling to play well all year and now is no exception. They’ve only won 2 out of their last 6 games straight up, absolutely pounding bettors by only covering once during that stretch. The Lakers have Gasol and Blake back in the lineup, but their newest concern stems from a bone spur in Kobe’s left foot.

Pre-game Injury Report for both teams

Typically in the NBA, the home team will gain a 3 point advantage as it relates to the spread. In this game with the Lakers favored by 3 points at home, it’s the linesmakers’ way of saying that these teams are evenly matched.

These two teams have met three times this year, with the Mavs winning and covering the first game and the Lakers winning and covering both the 2nd and 3rd game. This game, both teams are coming off a day of rest. It’s the beginning of a 2-game homestand for the Lakers and the beginning of a 4-game roadtrip for the Mavs. This is one of the biggest games of the year for both teams; expect a hard-fought game worth watching.

Sources: Bleacher Report, Medicine Net

DAILY FREE PICK: LAKERS VS. BUCKS

by ODDSFATHER STAFF

Both teams have been getting killed on the court and have been punishing bettors as a consequence. The Bucks are in the playoffs, having all but locked up the 8-seed in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Lakers are treading on thin ice as they have the Mavericks and Jazz nipping at their heels.

The news going into this game is the season ending knee injury to Metta World Peace. With Pau Gasol and Steve Blake back on the court, they still have weapons to compliment Kobe, Superman and Nash. With World Peace out for the count, the average square bettor isn’t going to want to touch the Lakers with a 10-foot pole. That’s our cue to take a closer look at the Lakers’ side.

Free Pick: Lakers +1

KOBE-LESS LAKERS TRAVEL TO INDIANA ON FRIDAY

by TYLER WOGALTER

Last Meeting: The Pacers defeated the Lakers 79-77 in Los Angeles on 11/27/12

Line: Pacers -9.5, Total: 190

The Lakers’ last game on Wednesday ended with two losses, a 96-92 defeat to the Hawks and the loss of Kobe Bryant to a sprained left ankle, possibly for the duration of the year. Bryant is listed as being out indefinitely, meaning he will not be playing in Indiana against the Pacers on Friday at 7:00 ET. Prior to Wednesday, the Lake Show had won 6 of their last 7 games and pushed their record to over .500 on the season. Meanwhile, the Pacers have established themselves as a force in the Eastern Conference. While no team in the league can seemingly touch the Miami Heat, the Pacers appear to be the frontrunners to give them a challenge in the postseason.

Currently, the Pacers are sitting in the 2^nd spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture and are one game up on the Knicks. While not impossible, it seems unlikely that Indiana will be able to overtake Miami for the top spot as they are 9 ½ game behind with 18 games remaining. The Lakers have fought their way to the 8^th seed in the West, but will have to keep up their winning ways if they want a chance to upset the Spurs or Thunder in the first round. Los Angeles is only a half-game ahead of Utah for the final spot in the postseason.

Betting Information

Indiana is 40-24 straight up and 36-28 against the spread on the season. At home, the Pacers are 26-7 SU and 20-13 ATS. Against the total, Indiana is 35-29 Under and are averaging 94.2 PPG.

Los Angeles has a record of 34-32 SU and 27-39 ATS. While playing on the road, the Lakers are 12-21 both SU and ATS. Against the total, Los Angeles is 34-31 Over on the year and are putting up 102.4 PPG.

Injuries

Kobe wasn’t the only Laker who sprained an ankle against the Hawks on Wednesday. Earl Clark is listed as day-to-day, but is expected to play on Friday in Indiana. Clark is averaging 7.9 PPG and 6 RPG on the season.

What to watch for

This game features two of the top five rebounding teams in the league, with the Pacers averaging a league high 45.6 RPG and the Lakers grabbing 44.6 RPG, good for 4^th in the league. Look for both teams to play aggressive near the hoop and battle for each bound.

Pacers forward Paul George has emerged as one of the best young players in the game. In only his third season in the league, George is putting up 17.6 PPG, 7.8 RPG and 4 APG. Look for George to score at will and dominate this game with a double-double.

Over the past four games, Steve Nash has upped his scoring and is averaging 15 PPG. The Lakers will certainly need some added offense with the Black Mamba out of service. Nash is scoring 12.4 PPG and 6.7 APG on the year.

The pick

Even though the Lakers have played much better in the second half of the season, I don’t like their chances on the road without Kobe Bryant. Not many teams come away with a victory at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and I don’t believe a banged up Lakers squad can pull out a win in Indiana. With the Pacers playing at such a high level, this game could get out of control early if the Lake Show can’t get motivated without #24 on the floor. Look for this to be a physical game down low, the total to go Under and for the Pacers to cover, 96-83.

Source: ESPN

ATLANTA HAWKS SOARING OVER THE LAKES OF LOS ANGELES

by KYLE ROESLER

Just ten days ago these two playoff contenders faced off, in what proved to be a nail biting finish. The Lakers defeated the Hawks by a score of 99-98 in the Staple Center. This time around the Hawks will stay in their nest as the Los Angeles Lakers flock to Atlanta.

The Lakers made some off season moves and acquired superstars, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, leading many to believe the dominance of the Lakers would continue, but thus far it is anything but. The Lakers have a straight up record of 34-31, which is shocking to the gambling world. The team is led by all-star Kobe Bryant, who is averaging 27.7 points a game and a 5.8 assist. The big man, Dwight Howard, has pulled down 12.3 rebounds and shoots 57.4%  from the field. Steve Nash has been able to aid the Lakers in their recent success by averaging 6.8 assist and 12.4 points a game. The Lakers are currently sitting in the last spot of the playoff race with a current win streak of 4.

The Hawks (34-29) have been soaring low as of lately, losing 5 of their last 6 games. The Hawks are currently tied for sixth in the Eastern conference playoff standings with Boston. The Hawks are led by Josh Smith, Al Horford, and Jeff Teague. Josh Smith is Atlanta’s do it all man as he averages 17.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks a games. As Smith puts on a show,  Al Horford wastes no time scoring for the Hawks as he averages 17.4 points and 10.1 rebounds a game. Jeff Teague should be duly noted for his ability to amplify his teams potential by averaging 7 assists a game. The Hawks have been struggling, but with the Lakers meeting them at their end, maybe the Hawks will be able to set course once again.

Betting Information
The last time these two teams played each other the spread was set at +4.5 in favor of the Lakers, as the final outcome was 99-98. The over/under was set at 206.5 with the end result in under 197. Both teams record against the total are relatively even, which makes betting on this game difficult. With the playoffs approaching, be expecting both teams to come out swinging and the match up resulting in a close score.
This match the spread is set +1 in favor of Atlanta and a over/ under of 204.

THE GHOST OF MAKAVELI CAN’T SAVE EM’ – CELTICS VS. LAKERS

When: Wednesday, February 20th at 730PM PT

Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Line: -7.5 Lakers

Total: 196.5

Line Movement 

Last Meeting: The Celtics easily defeated the Lakers in Boston on February 7th, 116-95.

The Match-Up

The injury plagued Boston Celtics dropped their second in three games, falling to the Denver Nuggets at home Tuesday night, 97-90. The Los Angeles Lakers have also lost two out of their last three games. Boston will travel to the Staples Center Wednesday to play their second game in as many days to face a Lakers squad that hasn’t played since before the All-Star break.

Betting Information

Against the spread, the home team Los Angeles Lakers are a lowly 21-33 ATS overall (12-15 ATS in home games), 17-18 ATS as a favorite, and 7-14 ATS in non-conference games. The Celtics are 22-28 ATS overall (7-14 ATS in road games) and 8-10 ATS as an underdog. Boston is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.

Concerning the total, the Lakers are 27-26 Over (14-12 Under in home games) and 14-7 Under in non-conference games. The Celtics are 27-25 Under overall (12-11 Under on the road).

The total has gone Under in 7 of the last 10 contests between the Lakers and the Celtics.

Will the Death of Jerry Buss’ inspire the Lakers?

God bless the dead and all, but come on. The LA Lakers, a team made up of individuals not even half the age of Jerry Buss, are going to grieve for a day or two more, then go on collectin’ those paychecks. Not even the second-coming of Tupac Amaru Shakur will get these Lakers to come together and play with heart. Could the Lakers make the playoffs as a 7 or 8 seed? Sure. With that line-up, anything short of a Finals appearance would be a bust. The showtime Lakers, however, still have plenty of uncomfortable questions with equally uncomfortable answers. Two things that are about as certain as not being able to see through the LA smog: The Lakers ain’t making the Finals. The Lakers ain’t winning a playoff series.

Injury Report

Source: ESPN, LA Times

HATE NOT LOVE: CLIPPERS (38-17) VS. LAKERS (25-28)

by LUCAS COMBS

Previous Meeting (s): The Clippers have defeated the Lakers twice this season – on November 2^nd as the road team, 105-95 and on January 4^th as the home team 107-102.

When: Thurs, February 13^th at 730 PM PT

Where: Staples Center, LA, California

Line: -3 Clippers, Total: 200

Line Movement

Rivalry Match-Up

Home is where the heart is will be the theme in Thursday’s Valentine’s Day rivalry at the Staples Center between the Clippers and Lakers of Los Angeles. The Clippers scored 46 points in the first quarter and cruised to a 106-96 victory over the Houston Rockets late Wednesday night. Chauncey Billups, who is being eased back into the starting line-up after recovering from an ACL injury had his best game of the season with 19 points in just 20 minutes of action. The Clippers will need to get a good night’s sleep for the next day Valentine showdown with the hated Lakers.

The Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns Tuesday despite getting just 4 points from Kobe Bryant. If Bryant doesn’t score more than 4 points Thursday night, the Lakers will not only get knifed like a South Side Crip, but Kobe might start blaming Paul Gasol for being a wuss and not playing through injury.

Betting Information

Against the spread, the Lakers are just 1-3 ATS in their last 4 contests and a dismal 21-32 ATS overall (12-14 ATS in home games). The Lakers are also a porous 4-11 ATS as an underdog and 12-16 ATS versus teams with winning records. The Clippers, meanwhile, are 30-25 ATS overall (14-15 ATS in road games). Concerning the total, the Lakers are 10-4 Over as an underdog (26-26 overall, 14-11 Under in home games). The Clippers are 23-20 ATS as a favorite (28-25 Over overall, 15-14 Under on the road).

Glit and Glamor

The less glamorous Clippers have owned the glittery prima donna Lakers as of late, defeating the Lakers both times the teams faced off this season. The outcomes of the two games between the Clippers and the Lakers are microcosms of how the season has gone for each team. The Clippers have proven they are one of the league’s best, and are now looking to win the division and secure a #1 seed. The Lakers, on the other hand, continue to be inconsistent. Many blame the Lakers’ problems on injuries, but what about the Clippers’ injury problems? The Clippers had to go the first half of the season without Chauncey Billups. Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and Jamal Crawford have all missed time with injuries. Boo-hoo Lakers. The Lakers do have one semi-objective believer, recently fired coach Mike Brown, who thinks the Lakers turnaround is “just a matter of time.” Dream big.

Injury Report

Source: ESPN

A FROZEN LAKE: LAKERS (20-26) VS. TIMBERWOLVES (17-25)

by LUCAS COMBS

When: Thursday, January 31^st at 630PM PT

Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Line: Lakers -2, Total: 197

Match-Up

Those Lakers. You think they’ve turned the corner and then they go and lose to the lackluster Phoenix Suns. Yeah, yeah, yeah, poor little Dwight Howard re-aggravated his shoulder. Boo. Hoo.

Friday, the Lakers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second of a seven game road trip for LA and it’s uncertain if Dwight Howard’s boo-boo will keep him on the bench. This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. The Lakers have won the last 10 games straight up versus the Timberwolves.

Betting Information

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Injury Report

Source: USA Today

NASH AND THE LAKE-SHOW TRAVEL TO THE PHOENIX

by ODDSFATHER STAFF

After a perfect homestand, the Lakers begin a seven-game road trip on Wednesday at struggling Phoenix. This game will be the first for Steve Nash against his former Suns team.

Line: Los Angeles -2.5, Total: 202.5

Los Angeles was 3-0 SU (2-1 ATS) on its just-completed homestead, crushing the Jazz 102-84 on Friday, taking down the Thunder 105-96 on Sunday and then outlasting the Hornets 111-106 on Tuesday. Since a four-game win streak in mid-December, the Suns are a dreadful 4-15 SU (8-10-1 ATS). This includes a brutal 2-6 (SU and ATS) home mark during this slide. Although the Lakers are 11-5 SU in the past 16 meetings between these clubs, they lost both trips to Phoenix last season by double-digits, falling by 20 points and 12 points. L.A. is also in the midst of a seven-game SU road losing skid (1-6 ATS). The Lakers have a horrible road record this season at 5-15 SU (6-14 ATS), but the Suns are just 8-14 ATS at home. And during their win streak, they have dominated the glass with a +10.7 RPG margin. The Suns have a minus-3.1 RPG for the season, the sixth-worst mark in the NBA. Phoenix also struggles versus good offenses in the past two seasons, going 8-19 ATS (30%) versus teams scoring 99+ PPG. And the club has also failed to revenge road losses in this same timeframe, going 9-27 ATS (25%) in this scenario.

NBA Lines for L.A Lakers and Phoenix Suns

The Lakers defense has been abysmal this season, allowing 101.1 PPG (5th-worst in NBA), but they have surrendered 100 points just twice in the past nine games. During this span, opponents have just 97.2 PPG on 44.3% FG and 29.8% threes. But offensively, L.A. has posted 102.6 PPG (6th-best in the NBA) while grabbing 45.0 RPG (3rd in league). SG Kobe Bryant (28.4 PPG, 3rd in NBA) is shooting a career-best 46.9% FG and has not scored fewer than 14 points in any of his 45 games this season. But during his team’s three-game surge, he has focused more in other areas, averaging 13.0 APG and 8.7 RPG to go along with 16.3 PPG on 59% FG. In the lone meeting with Phoenix on Nov. 16, Bryant had a game-high 31 points (10-of-24 FG, 10-of-11 FT) and dished out six assists. C Dwight Howard (16.7 PPG) leads the NBA with 11.8 RPG and his 2.5 BPG rank fifth in the league. He had been struggling with just 8.0 PPG, 7.2 RPG and 1.2 BPG during a five-game stretch before exploding for 24 points on 9-of-13 FG in Tuesday’s win. He also had 18 points, 12 boards and four blocks in the Nov. 16 victory over the Suns. PG Steve Nash (11.5 PPG, 8.0 APG) returns to the building where he spent 10 seasons over two different stints with the team, winning MVP Awards in 2005 and 2006. Nash has shot a blistering 59% FG (6-of-10 threes) during L.A.’s win streak. PF Pau Gasol (12.7 PPG, 8.0 RPG) has started to play better offensively with 15.2 PPG and 7.2 RPG over his past six games, but is just 8-for-18 (44%) from the foul line in the past three contests. He was one of the five double-digit scorers in the Nov. 16 win over Phoenix, pitching in 16 points, 10 rebounds and a +12 rating. SF Metta World Peace (13.4 PPG, 5.6 RPG) scored 22 points in that game, making 5-of-10 threes and adding six rebounds. New starting SF Earl Clark is coming off a double-double with 20 points and 12 boards in Tuesday’s victory.

NBA Injuries for L.A. Lakers and Phoenix Suns

Phoenix scores a mediocre 95.6 PPG (18th in NBA) and allows 99.8 PPG (22nd in NBA) on 46.7% FG (2nd-worst in league). The good thing about the Suns is that they have great balance with six players averaging at least 10 PPG. PG Goran Dragic (14.2 PPG, 6.3 APG) leads the team in scoring and notched a hefty 22 points with seven assists in the loss to L.A. earlier this season. PF Luis Scola (13.2 PPG, 6.4 RPG) had 18 points and eight boards in that defeat, but he’s been cold in the past two games, making just 9-of-23 shots (39%). SG Jared Dudley (12.0 PPG, 3.6 RPG) has been erratic in the past four games, scoring 8, 3, 23 and 9 points (3-of-9 FG) in Sunday’s loss. PG Shannon Brown (11.9 PPG) has also been slumping with just 6.3 PPG in his past three games, but he’s averaged a mere 16.0 MPG during this stretch. C Martin Gortat (11.5 PPG, 8.9 RPG) did very little against the Lakers huge frontcourt on Nov. 16, scoring just six points in 28 minutes of action. But he did grab eight boards that game, and has 9.3 RPG in his past three contests. SF Michael Beasley (10.0 PPG, 3.8 RPG) has started to assert himself offensively with 18.5 PPG in the past two games.

Source: Statfox, ESPN

THE BEST (THE THUNDER) VS. THE ELDERLY (THE LAKERS)

by LUCAS COMBS

When: Sunday, January 27th at 1230PM PT

Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Line: -3.5 Thunder

Total: 206

Line Movement

Match-UP

The Oklahoma City Thunder (34-10) will be in LA Sunday to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (18-25). Both teams are coming off bounce back wins after suffering losses. The Lakers’ recent win over the Utah Jazz snapped a four game losing streak and provided a little light at the end of what has been a pitch black tunnel. The Thunder beat the Seattle Sonics, err, the Sacramento Kings Friday, 105-95. This will be the teams’ third meeting of the season. The Thunder won the previous two meetings – the first at home, 114-108 and the second in LA, 116-101.

Betting Information

Like the Lakers’ overall record, the purple and yellow have also been dismal against the spread (17-26 ATS, 11-12 ATS at home) and 2-9 ATS as underdogs. The Thunder have been solid against the spread (26-16 ATS, 12-8 ATS on the road) and are 7-3 ATS against Pacific Division opponents.

Concerning the total, the Lakers are 22-20 Over (12-10 Under at home) and the Thunder are 21-21 (12-9 Under in road games). The Lakers average over 99 points per game and the Thunder are 10-3 Over versus teams that average 99 points or more per game, so an expectation of a high scoring affair may be accurate.

Hope Dies Hard

BREAKING NEWS! Kobe Bryant’s teammates like it better when Kobe passes them the ball. The Lakers beat the Jazz Friday riding Bryant’s game-high 14 assists. Pau Gasol and the other members of the elderly squad aka the LA Lakers, were praising Bryant’s play. Shocker. Win a game and suddenly everything is hunky-dory. In other news, the zombie Sonics, err, the Okahoma City Thunder just might be the best team in the NBA, ranking in the top 10 in just about every statistical category. The cane-walking Lakers don’t rank so highly in just about every statistical category. Let’s wait and see how Kobe’s sudden unselfish play resonates a little after noon today, shall we?

Injury Report

Source: LA Times

LAKERS HIT THE ROAD TO PLAY THE BULLS

Line: Bulls -1

Line Movement

Lakers Statistical Breakdown:

This season hasn’t been kind to the Lakers and neither has their road record, they’re 5-13 straight up and 6-11-1 against the spread (11-7 Over) on the road. They started out the season losing their first 4 road games in a row, they’ve topped that by losing 5 road games in a row over their latest streak (going 1-4 ATS). Interestingly, the Lakers have gone Over in 7 out of their last 8 road games.

Bulls Statistical Breakdown:

Meanwhile, the Bulls are coming off 3 straight overtime games, in which they went 2-1 SU and 1-2 ATS. Unlike the Lakers who played yesterday... 

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