What to bet today: The Lakers aim to end their losing streak. Sports betting remains a daily affair, providing fans with numerous chances to place their wagers.
At this moment, the NCAA Tournaments for both men and women are in full swing, while the NBA and NHL playoffs are on the horizon. The MLB season is also gearing up for its exciting launch.
With so many events, the options for betting are abundant.
On weekdays, FOX Sports provides insights into key games and standout performances to watch closely.
Here’s what to consider betting on for March 26, with odds sourced from DraftKings Sportsbook.
NBA: Lakers @ Pacers
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
LAL -1.5, ML: LAL -120, O/U: 236.5
What to know: The Lakers are currently facing challenges, having lost their last three games and holding a 3-7 record in their past ten outings. LeBron James and Luka Dončić have been present in the last two games, but L.A. finds itself in the middle of the Western Conference standings with just 11 games left. Meanwhile, the Pacers are on a five-game winning streak.
NBA: Bucks @ Nuggets
9 p.m. ET
DEN -10, ML: DEN -470, O/U: 223.5
What to know: The Nuggets have been without their reigning MVP, Nikola Jokić, for five consecutive games and his status remains uncertain for the matchup against the Bucks. In the five games without him, Denver has managed a 2-3 record, with both victories coming on the road against Golden State and Houston.
NBA: Defensive Player of the Year
Draymond Green -130, Evan Mobley +110
What to know: With Wembanyama’s season-ending injury, the Defensive Player of the Year award is up for grabs. Initially favored were Jaren Jackson Jr. and Evan Mobley, but now it appears to be a contest between Draymond Green and Mobley. Green, who won the award in 2017, is currently the favorite at -130, while Mobley stands at +110. Green has been an All-Defensive First Team selection four times, while Mobley has made the team once.
NCAAM: Will there be 2+ buzzer-beaters in the men’s NCAA Tournament?
Yes: +450
The odds: Among the Sweet 16 matchups, only two games are projected to be within four points. Michigan State is favored over Ole Miss by 3.5 points, and Tennessee is favored over Kentucky by the same margin.
