Columbus Blue Jackets (39-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (48-23-8, in the Atlantic Division)

Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sabres -128, Blue Jackets +106; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Zachary Benson scored two goals in the Sabres' 5-3 win over the New York Rangers.

Buffalo has gone 25-10-4 in home games and 48-23-8 overall. The Sabres have committed 304 total penalties (3.8 per game) to rank 10th in league play.

Columbus has a 19-16-4 record in road games and a 39-27-12 record overall. The Blue Jackets are 14-6-3 in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

Thursday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. The Blue Jackets won 5-1 in the last meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tage Thompson has scored 38 goals with 41 assists for the Sabres. Bowen Byram has one goal and six assists over the last 10 games.

Kirill Marchenko has 26 goals and 39 assists for the Blue Jackets. Adam Fantilli has two goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 5-3-2, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.3 assists, 4.4 penalties and 11.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

Blue Jackets: 3-6-1, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.7 assists, three penalties and 6.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

INJURIES: Sabres: Jiri Kulich: out for season (ear), Sam Carrick: out (arm), Alex Lyon: day to day (undisclosed), Justin Danforth: out (lower body), Noah Ostlund: day to day (upper-body).

Blue Jackets: Brendan Smith: out (knee), Mathieu Olivier: out (upper body), Dmitri Voronkov: out (hand), Damon Severson: out for season (shoulder).

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Toronto Maple Leafs (32-32-14, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (42-31-5, in the Metropolitan Division)

Elmont, New York; Thursday, 6:45 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -267, Maple Leafs +215; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders take on the Toronto Maple Leafs after losing four in a row.

New York has gone 21-14-2 at home and 42-31-5 overall. The Islanders have gone 30-9-3 in games they score at least three goals.

Toronto is 14-19-6 in road games and 32-32-14 overall. The Maple Leafs have a -34 scoring differential, with 241 total goals scored and 275 given up.

The matchup Thursday is the third time these teams play this season. The Islanders won 3-1 in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mathew Barzal has scored 19 goals with 51 assists for the Islanders. Matthew Schaefer has two goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.

John Tavares has 30 goals and 38 assists for the Maple Leafs. Matthew Knies has scored five goals with one assist over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 3-7-0, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.1 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

Maple Leafs: 3-5-2, averaging 2.7 goals, four assists, 5.2 penalties and 14.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Islanders: Alexander Romanov: out (shoulder), Pierre Engvall: out for season (ankle), Tony DeAngelo: day to day (lower body), Semyon Varlamov: out for season (knee), Kyle Palmieri: out for season (knee).

Maple Leafs: Anthony Stolarz: day to day (lower body), Dakota Joshua: day to day (upper body), Brandon Carlo: day to day (lower body), Chris Tanev: out for season (abdomen), Auston Matthews: out for season (knee).

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San Jose Sharks (37-33-7, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (41-32-5, in the Pacific Division)

Anaheim, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ducks -177, Sharks +147; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks will try to end a six-game slide when they play the San Jose Sharks.

Anaheim is 14-10-0 against the Pacific Division and 41-32-5 overall. The Ducks have gone 36-12-3 in games they score at least three goals.

San Jose has a 37-33-7 record overall and a 10-11-3 record in Pacific Division play. The Sharks have a 19-5-6 record in one-goal games.

The matchup Thursday is the fourth time these teams play this season. The Sharks won 4-3 in the last matchup. Macklin Celebrini led the Sharks with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Cutter Gauthier has scored 38 goals with 27 assists for the Ducks. John Carlson has one goal and eight assists over the last 10 games.

Celebrini has 42 goals and 66 assists for the Sharks. Alexander Wennberg has scored five goals and added five assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Ducks: 4-5-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.2 assists, 3.9 penalties and 10.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.

Sharks: 5-4-1, averaging 2.9 goals, five assists, 3.7 penalties and 9.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Ducks: Petr Mrazek: out for season (lower-body), Jansen Harkins: out (upper body), Cutter Gauthier: day to day (upper body), Radko Gudas: out (lower-body), Ross Johnston: out (lower-body).

Sharks: Ryan Reaves: out (hamd).

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Colorado Rockies (6-6, third in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (6-6, fourth in the NL West)

San Diego; Thursday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: TBD; Padres: Randy Vasquez (1-0, 0.75 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 11 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Padres -198, Rockies +164; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres open a four-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.

San Diego has a 6-6 record overall and a 2-4 record at home. The Padres have gone 1-0 in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Colorado has gone 2-4 on the road and 6-6 overall. Rockies pitchers have a collective 3.68 ERA, which ranks eighth in the NL.

Thursday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jackson Merrill has two doubles, two home runs and seven RBIs for the Padres. Ramon Laureano is 10 for 41 with two doubles, a home run and five RBIs over the past 10 games.

Mickey Moniak has three home runs and five RBIs for the Rockies. Troy Johnston is 12 for 35 with three doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 6-4, .217 batting average, 3.38 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs

Rockies: 6-4, .255 batting average, 3.73 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs

INJURIES: Padres: Bryan Hoeing: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jason Adam: 15-Day IL (quadricep), Yuki Matsui: 15-Day IL (groin), Matt Waldron: 15-Day IL (lower body), Joe Musgrove: 15-Day IL (elbow), Griffin Canning: 15-Day IL (achilles), Will Wagner: 10-Day IL (oblique), Sung-Mun Song: 10-Day IL (oblique), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Rockies: RJ Petit: 60-Day IL (elbow), McCade Brown: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Quintana: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Pierson Ohl: 60-Day IL (elbow), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (back), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow)

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Detroit Tigers (4-8, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (6-6, second in the AL Central)

Minneapolis; Thursday, 1:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (0-1, 7.56 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Twins: Mick Abel (0-2, 11.05 ERA, 2.86 WHIP, seven strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -136, Twins +114; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Detroit Tigers.

Minnesota is 6-6 overall and 4-2 at home. Twins pitchers have a collective 4.11 ERA, which ranks seventh in the AL.

Detroit is 4-8 overall and 2-7 in road games. The Tigers are 0-1 in games decided by one run.

The teams meet Thursday for the fourth time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Bell has four doubles and two home runs while hitting .270 for the Twins. Matt Wallner is 11 for 44 with two doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games.

Dillon Dingler has a double, two home runs and eight RBIs for the Tigers. Kerry Carpenter is 7 for 29 with two home runs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Twins: 5-5, .233 batting average, 4.60 ERA, outscored opponents by one run

Tigers: 2-8, .235 batting average, 5.15 ERA, outscored by 10 runs

INJURIES: Twins: David Festa: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Travis Adams: 15-Day IL (tricep), Pablo Lopez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Tigers: Justin Verlander: 15-Day IL (hip inflammation), Trey Sweeney: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Bailey Horn: 15-Day IL (elbow), Reese Olson: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Troy Melton: 60-Day IL (elbow), Beau Brieske: 60-Day IL (groin)

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Arizona Diamondbacks (6-6, second in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (7-5, third in the NL East)

New York; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Mets: Nolan McLean (1-0, 2.61 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -161, Diamondbacks +135; over/under is 7 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks meet on Thursday with the three-game series tied 1-1.

New York has a 3-2 record in home games and a 7-5 record overall. Mets hitters have a collective .324 on-base percentage, the seventh-ranked percentage in the NL.

Arizona is 6-6 overall and 1-4 on the road. The Diamondbacks have a 5-1 record in games when they did not allow a home run.

The matchup Thursday is the third time these teams match up this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Francisco Alvarez has a double, three home runs and three RBIs while hitting .300 for the Mets. Juan Soto is 11 for 31 with two doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.

Corbin Carroll has two home runs, six walks and 11 RBIs while hitting .333 for the Diamondbacks. Ildemaro Vargas is 10 for 20 with a double, a triple, a home run and four RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Mets: 5-5, .248 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs

Diamondbacks: 6-4, .224 batting average, 3.30 ERA, outscored by six runs

INJURIES: Mets: Juan Soto: 10-Day IL (calf), Justin Hagenman: 60-Day IL (rib), A.J. Minter: 15-Day IL (lat), Reed Garrett: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tylor Megill: 60-Day IL (elbow), Dedniel Nunez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Diamondbacks: Carlos Santana: 10-Day IL (groin), Jordan Lawlar: 60-Day IL (wrist), Pavin Smith: 10-Day IL (elbow), Tyler Locklear: 10-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: 10-Day IL (knee), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Merrill Kelly: 15-Day IL (back), Andrew Saalfrank: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow), Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

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Athletics (4-7, fourth in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (8-3, first in the AL East)

New York; Thursday, 1:35 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (1-0, 2.38 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Yankees: Ryan Weathers (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.88 WHIP, 11 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -217, Athletics +178; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees and Athletics meet on Thursday with the three-game series tied 1-1.

New York is 8-3 overall and 3-2 at home. The Yankees have a 5-0 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.

The Athletics are 4-7 overall and 2-6 in road games. The Athletics have gone 3-1 in games when they scored at least five runs.

The teams play Thursday for the third time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Aaron Judge has a double, three home runs and seven RBIs for the Yankees. Ben Rice is 11 for 33 with four doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.

Shea Langeliers leads the Athletics with five home runs while slugging .644. Max Muncy is 13 for 40 with three doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Yankees: 7-3, .211 batting average, 2.73 ERA, outscored opponents by 19 runs

Athletics: 4-6, .237 batting average, 5.41 ERA, outscored by 12 runs

INJURIES: Yankees: Gerrit Cole: 15-Day IL (elbow), Carlos Rodon: 15-Day IL (elbow), Clarke Schmidt: 60-Day IL (elbow), Anthony Volpe: 10-Day IL (shoulder)

Athletics: Gunnar Hoglund: 60-Day IL (knee)

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Cincinnati Reds (8-4, first in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (7-5, second in the NL East)

Miami; Thursday, 12:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Rhett Lowder (1-0, 1.64 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Marlins: Max Meyer (0-0, 4.66 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 11 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Marlins -129, Reds +109; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds play the Miami Marlins leading the series 2-1.

Miami is 6-3 at home and 7-5 overall. The Marlins have a 6-2 record in games when they record at least eight hits.

Cincinnati has gone 5-1 in road games and 8-4 overall. The Reds are 5-0 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

The teams meet Thursday for the fourth time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Otto Lopez has a double, a triple and a home run for the Marlins. Liam Hicks is 9 for 29 with a double and two home runs over the past 10 games.

Sal Stewart has four doubles, three home runs and eight RBIs for the Reds. Elly De La Cruz is 9 for 39 with a double, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Marlins: 5-5, .258 batting average, 4.25 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs

Reds: 7-3, .213 batting average, 3.00 ERA, even run differential

INJURIES: Marlins: Otto Lopez: day-to-day (undisclosed), Christopher Morel: 10-Day IL (oblique), Esteury Ruiz: 10-Day IL (oblique), Kyle Stowers: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Adam Mazur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Max Acosta: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronny Henriquez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Reds: Jose Trevino: 10-Day IL (back), Caleb Ferguson: 15-Day IL (oblique), Hunter Greene: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Lodolo: 15-Day IL (finger)

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Chicago White Sox (4-8, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (5-7, third in the AL Central)

Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Anthony Kay (0-0, 4.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, five strikeouts); Royals: Seth Lugo (1-0, 1.59 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -186, White Sox +155; over/under is 9 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox come into the matchup against the Kansas City Royals as losers of three games in a row.

Kansas City has a 3-3 record at home and a 5-7 record overall. The Royals have gone 0-1 in games decided by one run.

Chicago has a 1-5 record in road games and a 4-8 record overall. The White Sox have a 4-0 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.

The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Carter Jensen leads the Royals with three home runs while slugging .548. Maikel Garcia is 13 for 40 with four doubles, a home run and seven RBIs over the past 10 games.

Munetaka Murakami leads the White Sox with four home runs while slugging .513. Chase Meidroth is 9 for 39 with three doubles and an RBI over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 5-5, .246 batting average, 4.29 ERA, outscored by two runs

White Sox: 4-6, .213 batting average, 4.60 ERA, outscored by 12 runs

INJURIES: Royals: Cole Ragans: day-to-day (thumb), Bailey Falter: 15-Day IL (elbow), Carlos Estevez: 15-Day IL (foot), Stephen Kolek: 15-Day IL (oblique), James McArthur: 15-Day IL (elbow), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

White Sox: Brooks Baldwin: 60-Day IL (elbow), Austin Hays: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Mike Vasil: 60-Day IL (elbow), Everson Pereira: 10-Day IL (ankle), Kyle Teel: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Drew Thorpe: 15-Day IL (elbow), Prelander Berroa: 15-Day IL (elbow), Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow)

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Cleveland Cavaliers (51-29, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (45-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland looks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on Atlanta.

The Hawks have gone 26-24 against Eastern Conference teams. Atlanta scores 118.4 points while outscoring opponents by 2.5 points per game.

The Cavaliers have gone 32-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference shooting 36.0% from 3-point range.

The Hawks average 118.4 points per game, 3.1 more points than the 115.3 the Cavaliers give up. The Cavaliers average 14.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.9 per game the Hawks give up.

The teams meet for the fourth time this season. The Cavaliers won 122-116 in the last meeting on April 8. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 31 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 25 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists for the Hawks. Alexander-Walker is averaging 24.2 points over the last 10 games.

Mitchell is averaging 27.9 points, 5.7 assists and 1.5 steals for the Cavaliers. James Harden is averaging 17.9 points and 7.1 assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 7-3, averaging 123.1 points, 43.8 rebounds, 29.0 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.8 points per game.

Cavaliers: 8-2, averaging 123.3 points, 44.5 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 7.3 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.6 points.

INJURIES: Hawks: Jock Landale: out (ankle).

Cavaliers: Jaylon Tyson: out (toe), Thomas Bryant: out (calf).

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Dallas Mavericks (25-55, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (61-19, second in the Western Conference)

San Antonio; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio hosts Dallas trying to prolong its six-game home winning streak.

The Spurs are 35-15 in Western Conference games. San Antonio ranks sixth in the NBA allowing only 111.2 points per game while holding opponents to 45.0% shooting.

The Mavericks are 4-11 against opponents in the Southwest Division. Dallas ranks fifth in the league scoring 52.9 points per game in the paint led by Cooper Flagg averaging 11.3.

The Spurs average 119.6 points per game, 0.3 more points than the 119.3 the Mavericks allow. The Mavericks are shooting 46.5% from the field, 1.5% higher than the 45.0% the Spurs' opponents have shot this season.

The teams play for the fourth time this season. The Spurs won the last matchup 138-125 on Feb. 7, with Stephon Castle scoring 40 points in the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: De'Aaron Fox is scoring 18.5 points per game with 3.8 rebounds and 6.1 assists for the Spurs. Keldon Johnson is averaging 15.8 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 48.4% over the last 10 games.

Max Christie is scoring 12.2 points per game and averaging 3.3 rebounds for the Mavericks. John Poulakidas is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 9-1, averaging 125.5 points, 50.4 rebounds, 32.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 50.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.8 points per game.

Mavericks: 2-8, averaging 116.1 points, 43.1 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 125.1 points.

INJURIES: Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle), Stephon Castle: out (knee), Victor Wembanyama: out (rib).

Mavericks: P.J. Washington: out (elbow), Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), Daniel Gafford: out (shoulder), Caleb Martin: out (foot), Brandon Williams: out (illness), Kyrie Irving: out for season (knee), Naji Marshall: out (hip), Klay Thompson: out (rest).

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Oklahoma City Thunder (64-16, first in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (52-28, third in the Western Conference)

Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City seeks to keep its seven-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Denver.

The Nuggets are 10-5 in division matchups. Denver is 23-20 against opponents with a winning record.

The Thunder are 41-9 in Western Conference play. Oklahoma City ranks third in the NBA with 34.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Chet Holmgren averaging 7.0.

The Nuggets' 14.1 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 14.2 per game the Thunder give up. The Thunder average 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 more makes per game than the Nuggets allow.

The teams meet for the fourth time this season. The Thunder won 129-126 in the last meeting on March 9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points, and Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 32 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jokic is averaging 27.8 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.9 assists for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray is averaging 27.6 points over the last 10 games.

Cason Wallace is scoring 8.6 points per game and averaging 3.1 rebounds for the Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 29.0 points and 3.3 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 10-0, averaging 130.6 points, 45.9 rebounds, 33.1 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 52.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.9 points per game.

Thunder: 9-1, averaging 125.6 points, 46.3 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 51.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.0 points.

INJURIES: Nuggets: Peyton Watson: out (hamstring), Spencer Jones: out (hamstring).

Thunder: Thomas Sorber: out for season (knee).

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Los Angeles Clippers (41-39, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (40-40, ninth in the Western Conference)

Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits Portland looking to prolong its four-game road winning streak.

The Trail Blazers are 27-23 in Western Conference games. Portland is seventh in the Western Conference scoring 115.4 points while shooting 45.3% from the field.

The Clippers are 24-26 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is last in the league recording 23.8 assists per game led by Kawhi Leonard averaging 3.6.

The Trail Blazers score 115.4 points per game, 2.8 more points than the 112.6 the Clippers give up. The Clippers average 12.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer makes per game than the Trail Blazers allow.

The teams meet for the fourth time this season. The Trail Blazers won 114-104 in the last matchup on April 1. Jrue Holiday led the Trail Blazers with 30 points, and Leonard led the Clippers with 23 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Deni Avdija is scoring 24.0 points per game with 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists for the Trail Blazers. Toumani Camara is averaging 18.6 points and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 54.8% over the past 10 games.

Leonard is averaging 28 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.9 steals for the Clippers. Brook Lopez is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Trail Blazers: 6-4, averaging 116.5 points, 46.7 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.6 steals and 6.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.7 points per game.

Clippers: 7-3, averaging 119.4 points, 40.5 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 10.0 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.9 points.

INJURIES: Trail Blazers: Jerami Grant: out (calf), Shaedon Sharpe: out (calf), Vit Krejci: out (calf), Damian Lillard: out for season (achilles).

Clippers: Darius Garland: out (toe), Isaiah Jackson: out (ankle), Yanic Konan Niederhauser: out for season (foot), Bradley Beal: out for season (hip).

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DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his 34th triple-double of the season, and Denver beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-119 on Wednesday night for the Nuggets’ 10th straight win.

Denver increased its hold on the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with its first double-digit winning streak since getting 15 in a row Feb. 23-March 23, 2013. The Nuggets lead the reeling Los Angeles Lakers by 1 1/2 games and finish the regular season with games against the top two teams in the conference.

Jamal Murray scored 26 points and Jonas Valanciunas had 14 points in his 1,000th career game.

The wins during the streak haven’t been easy. Memphis needed to rally from double-digit deficits in the fourth quarter twice, winning both in overtime.

Jokic, who leads the NBA in rebounding and assists, already clinched a triple-double average for the second straight season. His assist on Cameron Johnson’s layup midway through the third gave him the 198th triple-double of his career. He didn’t play in the fourth quarter.

Cedric Coward had 27 points, for the Grizzlies, who have lost six in a row and 18 of 20. Memphis was 19 of 50 from deep two nights after tying an NBA record with 29 made 3-pointers.

MAGIC 132, TIMBERWOLVES 120

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 20 points and eight rebounds, Desmond Bane added 18 points and six assists and Orlando beat Minnesota.

Franz Wagner scored 17 points and Goga Bitadze came off the bench with 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Magic, who have won four straight.

The win pulled the Magic (44-36) up to seventh place in the tight race for playoff/play-in positions. With two road games remaining (Chicago on Friday and Boston on Sunday), they could finish anywhere between six and ninth in the Eastern Conference.

Terrence Shannon Jr. led the Timberwolves with a career-high 33 points. Jaden McDaniels, back in the lineup after missing six games with a left knee injury, added 18 points in 19 minutes.

The Timberwolves, who have lost five of seven, played without Anthony Edwards (right knee injury) and four players who started Tuesday night’s win at Indiana that clinched their Western Conference playoff spot.

Julius Randle missed his first game of the season and Rudy Gobert missed his fifth.

PISTONS 137, BUCKS 111

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from injury as Detroit beat Milwaukee in its home finale.

Cunningham hadn’t played since sustaining a collapsed lung in a win against the Washington Wizards on March 17, but appeared comfortable while playing 26 minutes in short stints. He hit six of 11 field goal attempts, including one 3-pointer, and pulled down five rebounds.

Jalen Duren added 21 points and nine rebounds as the Pistons won for the sixth time in eight games. Duncan Robinson scored 20 points on a night where J.B. Bickerstaff kept all five starters under 30 minutes.

Detroit (58-22) can win 60 games for the first time since 2005-06 by winning against the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers in their final two games.

Jericho Sims had a triple-double — 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists — while Ryan Rollins scored 23 points for Milwaukee, which has lost 10 of its last 13 games.

Cunningham played 13 minutes in the first half, putting up six points and five assists as the Pistons built a 75-57 lead. Duren had 11 points, six rebounds and a plus-20 in his 13 minutes.

CAVALIERS 122, HAWKS 116

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points, Evan Mobley had 22 points and tied a career high with 19 rebounds, and Cleveland defeated Atlanta.

James Harden added 21 points for the Cavaliers, who have won four straight and seven of eight. Cleveland (51-29) can finish no lower than fourth place in the Eastern Conference and is 1/2 game behind New York for the third seed.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points and Jonathan Kuminga had 24 off the bench as Atlanta was unable to clinch a playoff berth with the loss. The Hawks (45-35) have dropped their last two after winning four straight. They are one game ahead of Toronto for the fifth seed but only 1 1/2 in front of Orlando to avoid being in the play-in tournament.

It was Mitchell’s 200th regular-season game with at least 20 points in four years with the Cavaliers. He is the fifth player in franchise history to reach that milestone.

Mitchell had his 14th game this season with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds.

SPURS 112, TRAIL BLAZERS 101

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and San Antonio kept rolling even with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle sidelined by injuries, defeating Portland.

San Antonio (61-19) is 28-3 since Feb. 1 and has its best record since 2017, its last appearance in the Western Conference finals during a 22-year postseason run that included five NBA championships.

Deni Avdija scored 27 points and Scoot Henderson added 20 for the Trail Blazers, who have lost two straight after a three-game winning streak.

Portland (40-40) remains ninth in the West, just 2 1/2 games ahead of Golden State (37-42) heading into the final weekend of the regular season.

San Antonio had six players in double figures to offset the absence of the NBA’s past two Rookie of the Year winners. Keldon Johnson scored 20 points and rookie forward Carter Bryant added a season-high 17.

SUN 112, MAVERICKS 107

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 37 points, Dillon Brooks added 28 and Phoenix edged short-handed Dallas.

The Mavericks pulled within 110-107 on John Poulakidas’ 3-pointer with 1:08 left and had a chance to get even closer on their next possession but Oso Ighodaro blocked Moussa Cisse at the rim to stop the rally.

Brooks made a driving layup with 13.7 seconds to finally put the game away. The Suns clinched the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference playoff race, meaning they get two chances at home to win one game in the play-in tournament.

Poulakidas — a 6-foot-5 undrafted rookie who played at Yale — scored a season-high 23 points. Rookie of the Year front-runner Cooper Flagg had a tough game, scoring 11 points on 4 of 19 shooting.

The Mavericks trailed 71-53 early in the third quarter but used an 18-1 run to get back into the game. Dallas took its first lead of the second half when Max Christie hit a 3-pointer for a 95-93 advantage with 8:16 left.

The Suns responded with a 9-0 run and didn’t trail again. Dallas had just 10 available players because of injuries.

THUNDER 128, CLIPPERS 110

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Chet Holmgren had 30 points and 14 rebounds, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points and 11 assists, and Oklahoma City clinched the NBA’s best regular-season record with a victory over Los Angeles.

Jalen Williams scored 18 points for the NBA champion Thunder (64-16), who will have homecourt advantage throughout the postseason in their title defense after holding off San Antonio (61-19), which is on an 18-2 run since February. Oklahoma City has won seven straight and 19 of 20 to earn the West’s No. 1 seed for the third straight season.

Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points and Brook Lopez added 16 for the eighth-place Clippers, who had won seven of nine. Los Angeles is 35-18 since shortly before Christmas, but still must win one of its final two games to extend this once-moribund franchise’s streak to 15 consecutive winning seasons.

The Clippers head to Portland on Friday for a crucial game. The winner almost certainly will finish eighth in the Western Conference, while the losers will slip to ninth, where they’ll need two wins in the play-in tournament to make the playoffs.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Zucker scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves, and the Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night.

Zucker slid his 24th goal past Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin at 7:14 after teammate Alex Tuch had tied the contest with his 31st at 5:50 of the third.

Zach Benson scored twice and Ryan McLeod added a goal for the Sabres, who will participate in the postseason for the first time since 2010-11.

The Sabres won their 48th game in a dramatic turnaround from last year when they had 79 points and missed the playoffs for a 14th straight season. Buffalo is 22-6-3 in its last 31 games, including a league-best 16 wins and 34 points since the Olympic break.

Alexis Lafreniere scored twice and Adam Fox also scored for the Rangers in their home finale. Shesterkin had 22 saves.

CAPITALS 4, MAPLE LEAFS 0

TORONTO (AP) — Logan Thompson made 21 saves to register his third shutout of the season as Washington breathed life into their fading playoff hopes with a victory over the Toronto.

Dylan Strome and Martin Fehervary, with a goal and an assist each, Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson scored for Washington, which sits three points back of the Eastern Conference’s final wild-card spot with three games left on the schedule.

Anthony Stolarz suffered a lower-body injury early in the first period after stopping the second of two shots he faced for Toronto.

Joseph Woll finished with 14 saves in just over 57 minutes of work for the Maple Leafs, who are set to miss the postseason for the first time since 2016.

Winnipeg Jets (34-31-12, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (33-32-12, in the Central Division)

St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the St. Louis Blues after Kyle Connor scored two goals in the Jets' 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken.

St. Louis is 33-32-12 overall and 7-15-0 against the Central Division. The Blues are 26-10-5 when scoring three or more goals.

Winnipeg has a 34-31-12 record overall and an 11-9-4 record in Central Division games. The Jets are 30-9-8 when scoring at least three goals.

Thursday's game is the fourth meeting between these teams this season. The Jets won 3-2 in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Kyrou has scored 17 goals with 24 assists for the Blues. Robert Thomas has six goals and seven assists over the last 10 games.

Mark Scheifele has 34 goals and 63 assists for the Jets. Connor has scored seven goals with four assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blues: 6-2-2, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.1 assists, 3.7 penalties and 8.5 penalty minutes while giving up 1.8 goals per game.

Jets: 6-3-1, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.8 penalties and 7.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blues: None listed.

Jets: Gustav Nyquist: day to day (undisclosed), Morgan Barron: out (lower-body), Colin Miller: out (knee), Elias Salomonsson: out (concussion).

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Tampa Bay Lightning (48-24-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (46-22-10, in the Atlantic Division)

Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Montreal Canadiens after the Canadiens defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 in a shootout.

Montreal is 15-9-1 against the Atlantic Division and 46-22-10 overall. The Canadiens have gone 19-5-1 in games they convert at least one power play.

Tampa Bay is 48-24-6 overall and 14-8-1 against the Atlantic Division. The Lightning have allowed 219 goals while scoring 277 for a +58 scoring differential.

Thursday's game is the fourth meeting between these teams this season. The Canadiens won 4-1 in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Hutson has 12 goals and 63 assists for the Canadiens. Cole Caufield has nine goals and eight assists over the past 10 games.

Nikita Kucherov has 43 goals and 84 assists for the Lightning. Jake Guentzel has six goals and eight assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 9-1-0, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.5 assists, 4.3 penalties and 10.7 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.

Lightning: 5-3-2, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.5 assists, 5.4 penalties and 12.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Canadiens: Alexandre Carrier: out (upper body), Patrik Laine: out (abdomen), Joseph Veleno: day to day (illness).

Lightning: Brandon Hagel: day to day (lower-body), Max Crozier: out (abdomen), Anthony Cirelli: day to day (undisclosed), Dominic James: out (leg), Declan Carlile: out (undisclosed), Victor Hedman: out (personal), Pontus Holmberg: day to day (upper-body).

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Florida Panthers (37-37-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (41-27-10, in the Atlantic Division)

Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers, on a three-game losing streak, play the Ottawa Senators.

Ottawa has a 41-27-10 record overall and a 10-8-6 record in Atlantic Division play. The Senators are 8-11-4 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Florida has gone 37-37-4 overall with an 11-10-2 record in Atlantic Division play. The Panthers are third in NHL play with 361 total penalties (averaging 4.6 per game).

Thursday's game is the fourth time these teams match up this season. The Panthers won 6-3 in the previous matchup. Carter Verhaeghe led the Panthers with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tim Stutzle has 34 goals and 47 assists for the Senators. Drake Batherson has four goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

Sam Bennett has 26 goals and 32 assists for the Panthers. Seth Jones has one goal and seven assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Senators: 6-3-1, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.5 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

Panthers: 3-6-1, averaging 2.7 goals, four assists, 3.8 penalties and 10.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Senators: Dennis Gilbert: out (upper-body), Thomas Chabot: out (forearm), Tyler Kleven: out (upper body), Carter Yakemchuk: out (concussion), Nick Jensen: out (lower-body).

Panthers: Brad Marchand: out (lower body), Evan Rodrigues: out for season (finger), Sam Reinhart: out for season (foot), Niko Mikkola: out for season (knee), Anton Lundell: out for season (upper-body), Uvis Balinskis: out for season (foot), Aaron Ekblad: out for season (finger), Jonah Gadjovich: out for season (upper body), Matthew Tkachuk: day to day (personal), Aleksander Barkov: out for season (knee), Dmitry Kulikov: out for season (finger).

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Carolina Hurricanes (50-22-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (28-36-14, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Chicago Blackhawks after the Hurricanes knocked off the Boston Bruins 6-5 in overtime.

Chicago has a 28-36-14 record overall and a 13-16-8 record on its home ice. The Blackhawks have a 23-7-8 record when scoring at least three goals.

Carolina is 50-22-6 overall and 21-12-4 in road games. The Hurricanes have conceded 230 goals while scoring 276 for a +46 scoring differential.

Thursday's game is the second time these teams match up this season. The Blackhawks won 4-3 in a shootout in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ilya Mikheyev has scored 16 goals with 17 assists for the Blackhawks. Nick Lardis has four goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Seth Jarvis has 32 goals and 34 assists for the Hurricanes. Logan Stankoven has five goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 2-6-2, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.9 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

Hurricanes: 7-3-0, averaging four goals, 6.2 assists, three penalties and six penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blackhawks: Shea Weber: out for season (ankle), Artyom Levshunov: out for season (hand), Oliver Moore: out (lower body), Matt Grzelcyk: out for season (upper-body).

Hurricanes: Pyotr Kochetkov: out (hip).

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Philadelphia Flyers (40-26-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (40-29-9, in the Atlantic Division)

Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers will try to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Detroit Red Wings.

Detroit has gone 20-15-4 at home and 40-29-9 overall. The Red Wings have allowed 234 goals while scoring 226 for a -8 scoring differential.

Philadelphia has a 40-26-12 record overall and a 22-13-4 record in road games. The Flyers have a 7-5-8 record in games decided by a goal.

The teams play Thursday for the third time this season. The Red Wings won 4-2 in the last matchup. Alex DeBrincat led the Red Wings with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: DeBrincat has 39 goals and 43 assists for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond has four goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Owen Tippett has 28 goals and 23 assists for the Flyers. Tyson Foerster has eight goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 3-6-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.4 penalties and 8.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

Flyers: 7-3-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.6 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Red Wings: Mason Appleton: day to day (upper-body), Michael Rasmussen: out (lower body).

Flyers: Rodrigo Abols: out (ankle), Nikita Grebenkin: out (upper body).

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Vancouver Canucks (22-47-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (32-26-19, in the Pacific Division)

Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks, on a three-game losing streak, play the Los Angeles Kings.

Los Angeles is 7-5-9 against the Pacific Division and 32-26-19 overall. The Kings have a 24-4-10 record in games they score three or more goals.

Vancouver is 22-47-8 overall and 5-14-2 against the Pacific Division. The Canucks are 7-17-3 in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents.

Thursday's game is the third time these teams match up this season. The Kings won the previous matchup 4-0.

TOP PERFORMERS: Adrian Kempe has 32 goals and 37 assists for the Kings. Quinton Byfield has seven goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Filip Hronek has eight goals and 37 assists for the Canucks. Elias Pettersson has eight assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 4-2-4, averaging three goals, 4.6 assists, three penalties and 8.2 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Canucks: 1-9-0, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.5 assists, 3.3 penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while giving up 4.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Kings: Kevin Fiala: out for season (leg), Andrei Kuzmenko: out (meniscus).

Canucks: Thatcher Demko: out for season (hip), Kevin Lankinen: day to day (upper-body), Derek Forbort: out (undisclosed), Evander Kane: day to day (upper-body), Filip Chytil: out (face).

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Minnesota Wild (45-21-12, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (46-20-12, in the Central Division)

Dallas; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild will try to continue a four-game win streak with a victory over the Dallas Stars.

Dallas is 46-20-12 overall and 16-6-3 against the Central Division. The Stars lead NHL play with 68 power-play goals.

Minnesota has gone 45-21-12 overall with a 13-7-3 record in Central Division games. The Wild rank 10th in the league with 257 total goals (averaging 3.3 per game).

The matchup Thursday is the fourth time these teams square off this season. The Wild won 2-1 in overtime in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mikko Rantanen has scored 21 goals with 53 assists for the Stars. Wyatt Johnston has six goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Kirill Kaprizov has 43 goals and 44 assists for the Wild. Ryan Hartman has scored seven goals with five assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 3-5-2, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.5 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

Wild: 7-3-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.7 assists, four penalties and 10.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Stars: Sam Steel: out (hip), Michael Bunting: out (lower body), Nathan Bastian: out (hand), Radek Faksa: out (upper-body), Roope Hintz: out (lower body), Tyler Seguin: out for season (acl).

Wild: Zach Bogosian: day to day (undisclosed).

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Detroit Tigers (4-7, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (5-6, third in the AL Central)

Minneapolis; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Framber Valdez (1-0, 0.75 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Twins: Bailey Ober (0-0, 6.75 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, five strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -156, Twins +131; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers travel to the Minnesota Twins looking to end a six-game road slide.

Minnesota has a 3-2 record at home and a 5-6 record overall. The Twins have a 5-2 record in games when they did not give up a home run.

Detroit has a 4-7 record overall and a 2-6 record in road games. The Tigers have a 0-1 record in games decided by one run.

The teams square off Wednesday for the third time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Bell has four doubles and two home runs for the Twins. Matt Wallner is 10 for 43 with a double and three home runs over the last 10 games.

Gleyber Torres has a home run and an RBI while hitting .205 for the Tigers. Colt Keith is 12 for 34 with five doubles over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Twins: 5-5, .215 batting average, 4.09 ERA, outscored opponents by two runs

Tigers: 3-7, .223 batting average, 4.33 ERA, outscored by five runs

INJURIES: Twins: David Festa: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Travis Adams: 15-Day IL (tricep), Pablo Lopez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Tigers: Justin Verlander: 15-Day IL (hip inflammation), Trey Sweeney: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Bailey Horn: 15-Day IL (elbow), Reese Olson: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Troy Melton: 60-Day IL (elbow), Beau Brieske: 60-Day IL (groin)

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Chicago Cubs (5-6, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (5-6, third in the AL East)

St. Petersburg, Florida; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Colin Rea (0-0, 4.26 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Rays: Joe Boyle (0-0, 3.18 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 13 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -111, Rays -108; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series.

Tampa Bay is 1-1 in home games and 5-6 overall. The Rays have the fifth-best team batting average in MLB play at .260.

Chicago has a 5-6 record overall and a 2-3 record on the road. The Cubs are 4-1 in games when they scored five or more runs.

The matchup Wednesday is the third time these teams match up this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jonathan Aranda leads the Rays with three home runs while slugging .511. Yandy Diaz is 14 for 39 with two home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has a double, a home run and four RBIs for the Cubs. Ian Happ is 8 for 40 with two doubles and four home runs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rays: 5-5, .243 batting average, 4.49 ERA, outscored by eight runs

Cubs: 5-5, .219 batting average, 3.10 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs

INJURIES: Rays: Drew Rasmussen: day-to-day (personal), Garrett Cleavinger: 15-Day IL (calf), Steven Wilson: 60-Day IL (back), Edwin Uceta: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Gavin Lux: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Pepiot: 15-Day IL (hip), Manuel Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Cubs: Matthew Boyd: 15-Day IL (biceps), Cade Horton: 15-Day IL (forearm), Porter Hodge: 15-Day IL (elbow), Seiya Suzuki: 10-Day IL (knee), Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Wicks: 15-Day IL (forearm), Shelby Miller: 60-Day IL (elbow), Christopher Austin: 60-Day IL (knee)

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Houston Astros (6-6, second in the AL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (5-6, third in the NL West)

Denver; Wednesday, 3:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (0-1, 12.96 ERA, 2.28 WHIP, three strikeouts); Rockies: Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 14.73 ERA, 2.86 WHIP, six strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -168, Rockies +141; over/under is 11 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros hit the road against the Colorado Rockies looking to break a three-game road slide.

Colorado has a 5-6 record overall and a 3-2 record in home games. Rockies pitchers have a collective 3.93 ERA, which ranks eighth in the NL.

Houston has a 6-6 record overall and a 1-4 record on the road. Astros hitters have a collective .472 slugging percentage to rank second in the majors.

Wednesday's game is the third time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: T.J. Rumfield has a .389 batting average to lead the Rockies, and has a double, a triple and two home runs. Troy Johnston is 11 for 34 with two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.

Jose Altuve leads the Astros with a .341 batting average, and has four doubles, two home runs, 12 walks and six RBIs. Christian Walker is 14 for 40 with three home runs and 13 RBIs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rockies: 5-5, .241 batting average, 4.08 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs

Astros: 6-4, .294 batting average, 6.00 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs

INJURIES: Rockies: Tyler Freeman: day-to-day (back), RJ Petit: 60-Day IL (elbow), McCade Brown: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Quintana: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Pierson Ohl: 60-Day IL (elbow), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (back), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Astros: Hunter Brown: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brandon Walter: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nate Pearson: 15-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (elbow), Ronel Blanco: 15-Day IL (elbow), Bennett Sousa: 15-Day IL (oblique), Josh Hader: 15-Day IL (biceps)

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Oklahoma City Thunder (63-16, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (41-38, eighth in the Western Conference)

Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 225.5

BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City aims to keep its six-game win streak intact when the Thunder take on Los Angeles.

The Clippers are 24-25 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles ranks fifth in the Western Conference in team defense, allowing only 112.4 points while holding opponents to 46.8% shooting.

The Thunder have gone 40-9 against Western Conference opponents. Oklahoma City is 5-6 in games decided by less than 4 points.

The 114.0 points per game the Clippers score are 6.7 more points than the Thunder allow (107.3). The Thunder average 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.5 more makes per game than the Clippers allow.

The teams play for the third time this season. The Thunder won the last meeting 122-101 on Dec. 19. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points to help lead the Thunder to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: John Collins is shooting 55.6% and averaging 13.7 points for the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 23.5 points over the last 10 games.

Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points and 6.5 assists for the Thunder. Chet Holmgren is averaging 11.3 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 7-3, averaging 118.3 points, 40.8 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 10.2 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.6 points per game.

Thunder: 9-1, averaging 124.9 points, 46.4 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 51.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.2 points.

INJURIES: Clippers: Isaiah Jackson: out (ankle), Yanic Konan Niederhauser: out for season (foot), Bradley Beal: out for season (hip).

Thunder: Jalen Williams: out (hamstring), Thomas Sorber: out for season (knee).

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Dallas Mavericks (25-54, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (43-35, seventh in the Western Conference)

Phoenix; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -10.5; over/under is 230.5

BOTTOM LINE: Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks visit Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.

The Suns are 27-22 in conference play. Phoenix is at the bottom of the Western Conference scoring 43.0 points per game in the paint.

The Mavericks are 14-35 against conference opponents. Dallas is fourth in the Western Conference with 44.7 rebounds per game led by P.J. Washington averaging 7.0.

The Suns are shooting 45.5% from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points lower than the 47.7% the Mavericks allow to opponents. The Mavericks average 10.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Suns give up.

The teams meet for the third time this season. The Suns won 120-111 in the last matchup on Feb. 11.

TOP PERFORMERS: Royce O'Neale is scoring 9.8 points per game and averaging 4.8 rebounds for the Suns. Booker is averaging 26.5 points and 3.2 rebounds over the last 10 games.

Max Christie is scoring 12.2 points per game and averaging 3.3 rebounds for the Mavericks. Flagg is averaging 26.5 points and 6.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-5, averaging 115.6 points, 42.3 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.7 points per game.

Mavericks: 2-8, averaging 117.4 points, 43.1 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 8.8 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 127.4 points.

INJURIES: Suns: Haywood Highsmith: out (knee).

Mavericks: P.J. Washington: out (elbow), Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), Daniel Gafford: out (shoulder), Caleb Martin: out (heel), Brandon Williams: out (illness), Kyrie Irving: out for season (knee).

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Rob Dillingham scored a career-high 26 points and the Chicago Bulls ended a seven-game skid, pounding the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 129-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game set.

In the first game since they fired their top two basketball executives, the Bulls were in firm control by the end of the first quarter, leading 38-18 against a Washington team that’s seeking to maximize its odds of landing a top draft pick.

Chicago extended its lead to 66-37 by halftime and 100-63 by the end of the third against a Wizards team that appeared disinterested on defense. Patrick Williams added a season-high 20 points and Tre Jones had 20 points and nine assists for the Bulls, who play at Washington again on Thursday night.

TIMBERWOLVES 124, PACERS 104

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points and Julius Randle and Bones Hyland each added 19 as Minnesota picked up a critical victory over Indiana.

Hyland also had seven assists and Rudy Gobert finished with 12 rebounds. Minnesota is on the cusp of clinching a top six seed and avoiding the Western Conference’s play-in tournament. It could happen later Tuesday — if Houston beats Phoenix. For the Timberwolves, it was a much-needed turnaround. They snapped a three-game losing streak and won for just the second time in six games as they try to build postseason momentum.

The Timberwolves also won despite the absences of All-Star guard Anthony Edwards and Jayden McDaniels. Edwards has missed nine of Minnesota’s last 11 games with a bad right knee, this time on the front end of a back-to-back and against a Pacers squad missing a large group of injured players. McDaniels missed his sixth straight game with an injured left knee.

Ethan Thompson scored 17 points to lead Indiana, and Obi Toppin and Jalen Slawson each had 14 points. The league’s second-worst team lost its third straight and fell to 4-22 in its last 26 games. Indiana still needs two wins to avoid posting the lowest single season victory total in the franchise’s NBA history.

NETS 96, BUCKS 90

NEW YORK (AP) — E.J. Liddell scored a career-high 21 points to lead Brooklyn to a victory over Milwaukee.

Ben Saraf added 19, while Drake Powell and Malachi Smith each had 11 for the Nets (20-59), who have won two straight and three of their last five.

AJ Green scored 20 points for Milwaukee, which dropped to 31-48. Taurean Prince added 16 points, Cormac Ryan chipped in with 14 and Jericho Sims had 12.

Five years after the Bucks edged the Nets in Game 7 of a thrilling second-round series on their way to the NBA championship, both teams are out of the playoff race and Milwaukee’s Doc Rivers indicated before the game he might not coach much longer.

RAPTORS 121, HEAT 95

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 25 points, Brandon Ingram finished with 23 and Toronto beat Miami, an outcome that locked the Heat into the play-in tournament for a fourth consecutive season.

Jakob Poeltl scored 17 points for the Raptors (44-35), who moved within a game of idle Atlanta for the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference playoff chase. Toronto is aiming for its first playoff trip since 2022 and leads Philadelphia (43-36) by one game in the race for the sixth and final guaranteed berth in the East.

RJ Barrett scored 16 and Jamal Shead had 11 assists off the bench for Toronto.

A 19-2 run by the Raptors in the first half turned a two-point deficit into a 13-point lead, and Toronto maintained the double-digit margin virtually the entire rest of the way.

Andrew Wiggins scored 24 points for Miami (41-38), which now likely needs to win its final three games to have any realistic chance of escaping the No. 10 seed going into the play-in tournament for a second consecutive year.

CELTICS 113, HORNETS 102

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and Boston outlasted Charlotte.

Brown has scored 26 or more points in his last 10 games. Jayson Tatum added 23 points and has had at least 20 in each of his last six games. Both played the entire fourth quarter.

With the win, the Celtics inched closer to locking up the No. 2 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. It also gave Boston a 2-1 win in the season series with the Hornets, who could potentially be its first-round opponent.

The Hornets led by 11 in the first half but were outscored 35-26 in the third quarter as Boston took a 90-87 edge into the final period. The Celtics limited the Hornets to 15 points in the fourth, when they built a 13-point lead.

LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 36 points, his second straight 30-point game.

PELICANS 156, JAZZ 137

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jeremiah Fears set a Pelicans rookie record for points in a game with 40, and New Orleans snapped an eight-game losing streak with a victory over Utah, who lost their 10th straight.

Fears, the seventh overall pick in the draft, shot 17 for 29 from the field and 1 for 7 from 3-point distance. Jordan Poole scored 34 points, including 22 in third quarter, when New Orleans set a franchise record for points in a period with 50. The Pelicans also set a franchise record for points in a game, despite playing without usual starters Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones and Saddiq Bey.

While Murphy (right ankle) and Murray (bruised left hand) were injured, Williamson, Jones and Bey were all active, but were left on the bench for New Orleans’ final home game of a second-straight non-playoff season.

Poole, who has spent more than half the season on the bench, shot 7 of 16 from 3-point range in his seventh start for New Orleans.

Rookie Micah Peavy scored a season-high 20 points, 2023 first-round draft choice Jordan Hawkins added 25 points for New Orleans and 2025 first-rounder Derek Queen (13th overall) had 17 points and 12 rebounds as the Pelicans finished with a franchise-record 90 points in the paint.

CHICAGO (AP) — Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in Baltimore’s three-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Tuesday for their eighth straight victory over the South Siders.

Henderson, Tyler O’Neill and Blaze Alexander each had two hits for Baltimore, which left 14 runners on base. Yennier Cano (1-1) got three outs for the win on a chilly afternoon, and Ryan Helsley handled the ninth for his fourth save.

Alexander started the eighth-inning rally with a one-out double off Jordan Hicks (0-1). Ward followed with another double, tying it at 2.

Chase Meidroth had two hits for Chicago, which dropped to 3-2 on a six-game homestand. Shane Smith struck out eight and walked five in 3 2/3 scoreless innings in his third start of the year.

GUARDIANS 2, ROYALS 1

CLEVELAND (AP) — Brayan Rocchio’s single with one out in the ninth inning drove in CJ Kayfus to give Cleveland a victory over Kansas City.

Kayfus singled off John Schreiber (0-1) and advanced to second when Bo Naylor walked. Rocchio’s single just eluded Kansas City second baseman Jonathan India to go into right field. Kayfus slid into home and beat the throw of right fielder Lane Thomas for the winning run.

Cleveland second baseman Juan Brito went 2 for 4 in his major-league debut and Steven Kwan had an RBI single in the fifth inning.

Kansas City rookie Carter Jensen homered for the second straight game for the Royals’ only hit. Jensen connected on a cutter in the second inning off Cleveland starter Gavin Williams and drove it over the wall in right-center for his third home run of the season.

METS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 3, 10 INNINGS

NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Ronny Mauricio returned to the majors by lining a game-winning single in the 10th inning that gave New York a victory over Arizona.

New York (7-4) won its fourth straight game and improved to 2-2 in extra innings already this season.

Mauricio, recalled Monday from Triple-A Syracuse when slugger Juan Soto was placed on the injured list, laced an 0-2 pitch from Paul Sewald (0-2) over the head of right fielder Corbin Carroll to drive in automatic runner Francisco Lindor from third base with one out.

Luke Weaver (1-0) pitched a perfect 10th for the Mets, who played their third straight extra-inning game at home. New York beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 in 11 innings on March 28 and lost 4-3 in 10 innings the next day.

PIRATES 7, PADRES 1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes put together his second straight solid start, keeping San Diego hitless until the sixth inning of Pittsburgh's win over San Diego.

Skenes (2-1), who was rocked during an opening day loss to the New York Mets, struck out six and walked two in 6 1/3 innings while lowering his ERA to 5.54. The Padres’ first of two hits against the 23-year-old was a clean single to left by Fernando Tatis Jr. with one out in the sixth.

Xander Bogaerts homered off Skenes — the first round-tripper given up by a Pittsburgh starter this season — with one out in the seventh. Skenes exited to a loud ovation from the announced crowd of 9,061 on a chilly night as the Pirates won for the sixth time in seven games.

Oneil Cruz hit a two-run double off Nick Pivetta (1-2) in the fifth and Nick Gonzales added a two-run single to start a five-run eighth for the Pirates. Skenes and three relievers combined on a three-hitter.

RED SOX 3, BREWERS 2

BOSTON (AP) — Trevor Story lined a two-run double in the sixth as Boston overcame 11 strikeouts to beat Milwaukee and end a three-game skid.

Garrett Crochet struck out seven for the Red Sox, who won for just the third time in 11 games this season and avoided a 2-9 start, which has happened only four times in franchise history, most recently in 2011.

Crochet (2-1) outlasted Milwaukee right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, who struck out 10 before running into trouble in the sixth.

CUBS 9, RAYS 2

ST. PETERSBURGH, Fla. (AP) — Alex Bregman broke out of an 0-for13 slump with three hits and Javier Assad worked 5 2/3 shutout innings to lead Chicago to a win over Tampa Bay.

The Cubs (5-6) banged out a season-best 16 hits and snapped a two-game skid. The Rays had their three-game winning streak halted in front of an announced crowd of 21,377 in the second game of their return to Tropicana Field.

Both teams had some rotation chaos.

The Rays (5-6) were without scheduled starter Drew Rasmussen, whose wife went into labor with the couple’s second child hours before first pitch. Mason Englert (0-1) got the start and allowed four runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings.

The Cubs announced before the game that ace Cade Horton would miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed UCL damage in his right elbow.

Chicago’s Pete Crow-Armstrong had his first home run of the season, a solo shot in the seventh inning, among his three hits. Moises Ballesteros’ two-run homer in the ninth was his first of the season.

DODGERS 4, BLUE JAYS 1

TORONTO (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run in six-plus innings, Shohei Ohtani extended his career-best on-base streak to 42 games and Los Angeles pushed their winning streak to five, beating Toronto.

Ohtani led off the game with a four-pitch walk. He also hit an RBI single in the third inning and was walked intentionally in the ninth.

Alex Freeland had three hits, drove in a run and scored twice. Kyle Tucker struck out three times in his first four at-bats but gave the Dodgers some insurance with an RBI single off Jeff Hoffman in the ninth.

CARDINALS 7, NATIONALS 6, 10 INNINGS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thomas Saggese hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and St. Louis rallied for a win over Washington.

Nathan Church and Jordan Walker homered for St. Louis. The Cardinals scored five runs against the Nationals’ scuffling bullpen, which entered the day ranked 28th in the majors with a 6.34 ERA.

James Wood homered for a third consecutive game for the first time in his career for Washington, which has dropped six of seven.

YANKEES 5, ATHLETICS 3

NEW YORK (AP) — Amed Rosario homered twice, including a go-ahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning that rallied New York over the Athletics.

New York, which matched its best start at 8-2, trailed 3-1 entering the eighth and had been 0 for 12 with runners on base before its comeback. The Yankees cut the deficit on Giancarlo Stanton’s RBI single past shortstop Jacob Wilson, who took a misstep to his left.

Rosario homered to left on an 0-1 splitter from former Yankee Mark Leiter Jr. (0-1) for his third multi-homer game and first since Aug. 31, 2021, for Cleveland.

Rosario also homered in the second on a 43-degree night in the Bronx.

Fernando Cruz (1-0) struck out Lawrence Butler with two on to end the eighth and David Bednar pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save.

RANGERS 3, MARINERS 2

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat Seattle.

Higashioka’s liner just over the wall in left field in the fifth put the Rangers in front 3-2 against George Kirby, who lost to Texas for the first time in 11 career starts. The right-hander won eight of those first 10.

Brendan Donovan homered to right on the first pitch of the game in Eovaldi’s 300th career start, but the 36-year-old right-hander settled in and struck out seven, including Josh Naylor for his 1,500th to end the first inning. Eovaldi (1-2) allowed six hits and two runs.

REDS 6, MARLINS 3, 10 INNINGS

MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Bender threw a game-tying wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning after Cincinnati chased Sandy Alcantara and Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead single that sparked a four-run 10th, leading the Reds over Miami for a five-game winning streak.

Matt McLain doubled twice and had two RBIs as Cincinnati improved to 5-0 on the road and at 8-3 overall matched its best start since 2011.

Alcantara had a two-hit shutout entering the ninth and had not allowed a run in 24 innings this season. Miami backed him with run-scoring groundouts by Otto Lopez and Heriberto Hernández in the second against Andrew Abbott.

Washington Capitals (39-30-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (32-31-14, in the Atlantic Division)

Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Washington Capitals after Matthew Knies' two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Maple Leafs' 7-6 overtime loss.

Toronto is 32-31-14 overall and 18-12-8 at home. The Maple Leafs have given up 271 goals while scoring 241 for a -30 scoring differential.

Washington is 39-30-9 overall and 15-19-4 on the road. The Capitals have gone 17-7-1 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.

The matchup Wednesday is the third time these teams play this season. The Capitals won 4-0 in the last meeting. Jakob Chychrun led the Capitals with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: John Tavares has 30 goals and 38 assists for the Maple Leafs. Knies has six goals and one assist over the past 10 games.

Chychrun has 25 goals and 34 assists for the Capitals. Pierre-Luc Dubois has one goal and nine assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Maple Leafs: 4-4-2, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.4 assists, 5.4 penalties and 15.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.

Capitals: 6-3-1, averaging 3.5 goals, six assists, 4.8 penalties and 14.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Maple Leafs: Oliver Ekman-Larsson: day to day (lower body), Chris Tanev: out for season (abdomen), Auston Matthews: out for season (knee).

Capitals: None listed.

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Tampa Bay Lightning (48-23-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (40-27-10, in the Atlantic Division)

Ottawa, Ontario; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Senators -128, Lightning +107; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Brady Tkachuk's two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Senators' 6-3 win.

Ottawa is 40-27-10 overall and 9-8-6 against the Atlantic Division. The Senators have a 34-10-5 record when scoring at least three goals.

Tampa Bay is 14-7-1 against the Atlantic Division and 48-23-6 overall. The Lightning rank third in the league with 275 total goals (averaging 3.6 per game).

The teams square off Tuesday for the third time this season. The Lightning won the last meeting 4-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tim Stutzle has 33 goals and 45 assists for the Senators. Shane Pinto has four goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Nikita Kucherov has 43 goals and 83 assists for the Lightning. Jake Guentzel has seven goals and eight assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Senators: 6-3-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.1 assists, 3.8 penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

Lightning: 6-2-2, averaging 3.6 goals, 5.7 assists, 5.6 penalties and 13.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Senators: Dennis Gilbert: out (upper-body), Thomas Chabot: out (forearm), Tyler Kleven: out (upper body), Carter Yakemchuk: out (concussion), Nick Jensen: out (lower-body).

Lightning: Brandon Hagel: day to day (undisclosed), Max Crozier: out (abdomen), Anthony Cirelli: day to day (undisclosed), Dominic James: out (leg), Declan Carlile: out (undisclosed), Victor Hedman: out (personal).

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Nashville Predators (36-31-10, in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (41-31-5, in the Pacific Division)

Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ducks -148, Predators +124; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks will try to break their five-game skid when they play the Nashville Predators.

Anaheim is 23-12-3 at home and 41-31-5 overall. The Ducks serve 10.1 penalty minutes per game to rank fifth in the league.

Nashville is 16-16-7 in road games and 36-31-10 overall. The Predators have a 30-6-3 record in games they score at least three goals.

The teams match up Tuesday for the second time this season. The Ducks won the previous matchup 5-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Leo Carlsson has 27 goals and 36 assists for the Ducks. Mikael Granlund has seven goals and one assist over the last 10 games.

Steven Stamkos has 39 goals and 22 assists for the Predators. Filip Forsberg has eight goals and nine assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Ducks: 4-4-2, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.5 assists, 4.1 penalties and 11.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

Predators: 6-3-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.3 assists, 3.9 penalties and 10.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Ducks: Pavel Mintyukov: day to day (lower body), Petr Mrazek: out for season (lower-body), Jansen Harkins: out (upper body), Cutter Gauthier: out (upper body), Radko Gudas: day to day (lower-body), Ross Johnston: out (lower-body).

Predators: Nicolas Hague: day to day (undisclosed).

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Seattle Kraken (32-33-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (44-21-12, in the Central Division)

Saint Paul, Minnesota; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wild -257, Kraken +208; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken, on a five-game losing streak, take on the Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota has a 44-21-12 record overall and a 21-10-8 record on its home ice. The Wild have a +34 scoring differential, with 252 total goals scored and 218 given up.

Seattle is 15-17-6 on the road and 32-33-11 overall. The Kraken are 30-7-4 in games they score three or more goals.

The matchup Tuesday is the third time these teams meet this season. The Wild won 3-2 in overtime in the last meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Quinn Hughes has six goals and 68 assists for the Wild. Ryan Hartman has seven goals and six assists over the past 10 games.

Vince Dunn has 11 goals and 30 assists for the Kraken. Bobby McMann has scored five goals with two assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Wild: 6-4-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.8 penalties and 9.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Kraken: 1-7-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.5 assists, 3.2 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Wild: Zach Bogosian: day to day (undisclosed).

Kraken: Ryan Winterton: out (personal), Shane Wright: day to day (upper-body), Philipp Grubauer: day to day (lower-body).

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Houston Astros (6-5) vs. Colorado Rockies (4-6)

Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Mike Burrows (1-1, 5.91 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Rockies: Kyle Freeland (0-1, 2.89 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, eight strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -186, Rockies +155; over/under is 10 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros.

Colorado had a 43-119 record overall and a 25-56 record at home last season. The Rockies slugged .386 as a team in the 2025 season while hitting 1.0 home run per game.

Houston is 6-5 overall and 1-3 in road games. The Astros are 5-3 in games when they record at least eight hits.

Tuesday's game is the second time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: T.J. Rumfield has a .364 batting average to lead the Rockies, and has a double, a triple and two home runs. Troy Johnston is 10 for 30 with two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.

Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with four home runs while slugging .794. Cam Smith is 11 for 34 with three home runs and six RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rockies: 4-6, .232 batting average, 4.23 ERA, outscored by two runs

Astros: 6-4, .304 batting average, 6.03 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs

INJURIES: Rockies: Tyler Freeman: day-to-day (undisclosed), McCade Brown: 60-Day IL (shoulder), RJ Petit: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jose Quintana: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Pierson Ohl: 60-Day IL (elbow), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (back), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Astros: Hunter Brown: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brandon Walter: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nate Pearson: 15-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (elbow), Ronel Blanco: 15-Day IL (elbow), Bennett Sousa: 15-Day IL (oblique), Josh Hader: 15-Day IL (biceps)

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Philadelphia Phillies (6-4) vs. San Francisco Giants (3-8)

San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (1-0, 0.79 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Giants: Robbie Ray (1-1, 3.37 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 11 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -156, Giants +131; over/under is 7 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants play the Philadelphia Phillies looking to stop a four-game home slide.

San Francisco had an 81-81 record overall and a 42-39 record in home games last season. The Giants scored 4.4 runs per game in the 2025 season while giving up 4.2.

Philadelphia has a 3-1 record in road games and a 6-4 record overall. The Phillies have the eighth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .236.

The matchup Tuesday is the second time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Chapman has two doubles, a triple and a home run while hitting .262 for the Giants. Willy Adames is 9 for 38 with four doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.

Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with three home runs while slugging .486. Trea Turner is 12 for 43 with four doubles and three RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Giants: 3-7, .229 batting average, 4.65 ERA, outscored by 20 runs

Phillies: 6-4, .236 batting average, 4.35 ERA, outscored by four runs

INJURIES: Giants: Casey Schmitt: day-to-day (back), Jose Butto: 15-Day IL (arm), Reiver Sanmartin: 60-Day IL (hip), Joel Peguero: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Sam Hentges: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Hayden Birdsong: 60-Day IL (forearm), Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Randy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Rowan Wick: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Phillies: Zack Wheeler: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Lazar: 15-Day IL (oblique), Orion Kerkering: 15-Day IL (hamstring)

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Cincinnati Reds (7-3) vs. Miami Marlins (6-4)

Miami; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Andrew Abbott (0-1, 3.09 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Marlins -135, Reds +113; over/under is 7 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds hit the road against the Miami Marlins looking to prolong a four-game road winning streak.

Miami had a 79-83 record overall and a 38-43 record at home last season. The Marlins averaged 8.6 hits per game last season while batting a collective .250 and slugging .393.

Cincinnati went 83-79 overall and 38-43 in road games last season. The Reds averaged 8.2 hits per game last season and totaled 167 home runs.

INJURIES: Marlins: Christopher Morel: 10-Day IL (oblique), Esteury Ruiz: 10-Day IL (oblique), Kyle Stowers: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Adam Mazur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Max Acosta: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronny Henriquez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Reds: Caleb Ferguson: 15-Day IL (oblique), Hunter Greene: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Lodolo: 15-Day IL (finger)

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Detroit Tigers (4-6) vs. Minnesota Twins (4-6)

Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (1-1, 0.69 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Twins: Taj Bradley (1-0, 0.87 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -172, Twins +143; over/under is 6 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers will aim to break their five-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.

Minnesota had a 70-92 record overall and a 38-43 record at home last season. The Twins averaged 8.0 hits per game last season and totaled 191 home runs.

Detroit had an 87-75 record overall and a 41-40 record on the road last season. The Tigers averaged 8.3 hits per game last season while batting a collective .247.

INJURIES: Twins: David Festa: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Travis Adams: 15-Day IL (tricep), Pablo Lopez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Tigers: Justin Verlander: 15-Day IL (hip inflammation), Trey Sweeney: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Bailey Horn: 15-Day IL (elbow), Sawyer Gipson-Long: 15-Day IL (oblique), Reese Olson: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Troy Melton: 60-Day IL (elbow), Beau Brieske: 60-Day IL (groin)

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Seattle Mariners (4-7) vs. Texas Rangers (5-5)

Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby (1-1, 3.75 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (0-2, 11.42 ERA, 2.19 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -120, Rangers +101; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners will aim to break their three-game road slide in a matchup against the Texas Rangers.

Texas has a 1-3 record at home and a 5-5 record overall. The Rangers have a 5-0 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Seattle has a 1-3 record on the road and a 4-7 record overall. The Mariners have a 1-4 record in games decided by one run.

Tuesday's game is the second time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Nimmo leads the Rangers with a .359 batting average, and has a double, a triple, a home run, five walks and four RBIs. Jake Burger is 13 for 41 with two home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games.

Randy Arozarena has three doubles for the Mariners. Brendan Donovan is 10 for 31 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBIs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 5-5, .237 batting average, 3.34 ERA, outscored opponents by one run

Mariners: 4-6, .188 batting average, 2.37 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs

INJURIES: Rangers: Carter Baumler: 15-Day IL (ribs), Cody Freeman: 10-Day IL (back ), Cody Bradford: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Mariners: Carlos Vargas: 15-Day IL (lat), Miles Mastrobuoni: 10-Day IL (calf), Bryce Miller: 15-Day IL (oblique), Logan Evans: 60-Day IL (arm)

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Athletics (3-6) vs. New York Yankees (7-2)

New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Aaron Civale (1-0, 3.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, three strikeouts); Yankees: Cam Schlittler (2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.26 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -211, Athletics +174; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees open a three-game series at home against the Athletics on Tuesday.

New York had a 94-68 record overall and a 50-31 record at home last season. The Yankees slugged .455 as a team in the 2025 season while hitting 1.7 home runs per game.

The Athletics had a 76-86 record overall and a 40-41 record in road games last season. The Athletics averaged 8.7 hits per game last season and totaled 219 home runs.

INJURIES: Yankees: Gerrit Cole: 15-Day IL (elbow), Carlos Rodon: 15-Day IL (elbow), Clarke Schmidt: 60-Day IL (elbow), Anthony Volpe: 10-Day IL (shoulder)

Athletics: Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (knee)

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Memphis Grizzlies (25-54, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (51-28, third in the Western Conference)

Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Denver will try to keep its nine-game home win streak alive when the Nuggets face Memphis.

The Nuggets are 33-16 against conference opponents. Denver leads the Western Conference with 121.8 points and is shooting 49.5%.

The Grizzlies are 19-30 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is eighth in the Western Conference scoring 115.0 points per game and is shooting 45.8%.

The Nuggets are shooting 49.5% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 48.3% the Grizzlies allow to opponents. The Grizzlies average 13.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 more makes per game than the Nuggets allow.

The teams play for the fourth time this season. The Grizzlies won the last matchup 125-118 on March 19, with Ty Jerome scoring 21 points in the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jamal Murray is shooting 48.3% and averaging 25.4 points for the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.7 points over the last 10 games.

GG Jackson is shooting 49.6% and averaging 12.5 points for the Grizzlies. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 9-1, averaging 128.8 points, 45.3 rebounds, 33.4 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 121.5 points per game.

Grizzlies: 1-9, averaging 110.1 points, 33.7 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 9.6 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 129.8 points.

INJURIES: Nuggets: Zeke Nnaji: day to day (hip), Peyton Watson: out (hamstring), Spencer Jones: day to day (hamstring).

Grizzlies: Santi Aldama: out for season (knee), Jahmai Mashack: day to day (neck), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: out for season (finger), Taylor Hendricks: day to day (thumb), Ja Morant: out for season (elbow), Scotty Pippen Jr.: out for season (toe), Zach Edey: out for season (ankle), Ty Jerome: day to day (ankle), Jaylen Wells: out for season (toe), Taj Gibson: day to day (foot), Brandon Clarke: out for season (calf), Javon Small: day to day (thigh).

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Portland Trail Blazers (40-39, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (60-19, second in the Western Conference)

San Antonio; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio hosts Portland looking to extend its five-game home winning streak.

The Spurs have gone 34-15 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is second in the Western Conference in rebounding with 47.1 rebounds. Victor Wembanyama paces the Spurs with 11.5 boards.

The Trail Blazers are 27-22 in Western Conference play. Portland is 21-17 in games decided by at least 10 points.

The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 more made shot on average than the 12.6 per game the Trail Blazers allow. The Trail Blazers are shooting 45.3% from the field, 0.3% higher than the 45.0% the Spurs' opponents have shot this season.

The teams play for the third time this season. The Trail Blazers won the last meeting 115-110 on Jan. 4, with Deni Avdija scoring 29 points in the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: De'Aaron Fox is averaging 18.4 points and 6.1 assists for the Spurs. Wembanyama is averaging 25.5 points over the last 10 games.

Avdija is averaging 24 points, seven rebounds and 6.7 assists for the Trail Blazers. Toumani Camara is averaging 4.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 9-1, averaging 124.4 points, 50.1 rebounds, 31.5 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.7 points per game.

Trail Blazers: 7-3, averaging 119.1 points, 47.6 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 8.2 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.4 points.

INJURIES: Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle), Victor Wembanyama: day to day (rib).

Trail Blazers: Jerami Grant: day to day (calf), Shaedon Sharpe: out (calf), Vit Krejci: day to day (calf), Damian Lillard: out for season (achilles).

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Seattle at Minnesota — ABC

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Samford at Alabama — SECN+

Jacksonville State at Auburn — SECN+

UAB at Mississippi State — SECN+

Bethune-Cookman at LSU — SECN+

Alcorn State at Mississippi — SECN+

Jacksonville State at Georgia Tech — ACCNX

South Alabama at Alabama — SECN+

Central Arkansas at LSU — SECN+

Samford at Mississippi — SECN

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Central Michigan at Michigan — Big Ten Plus

Detroit at Minnesota — Detroit SportsNet, Twins.TV

Columbus at Detroit — Detroit SportsNet, FDSN Ohio, FDSN Ohio Cincinnati, ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited

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Lafayette at Pennsylvania — ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited

Fairleigh Dickinson at Penn State — Big Ten Plus

San Diego at Pittsburgh — SportsNet Pittsburgh, Padres.TV

Philadelphia at San Francisco — NBCS Bay Area +, NBCS Philadelphia +

Philadelphia at New Jersey — ESPN

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UConn at Boston College — ACCNX

Charlotte at Boston — NBC

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James Madison at Virginia — ACCNX

Liberty at Virginia Tech — ACCNX

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UConn Huskies (34-5, 19-4 Big East) vs. Michigan Wolverines (36-3, 21-2 Big Ten)

Indianapolis; Monday, 8:50 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolverines -6.5; over/under is 144.5

BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Michigan squares off against No. 7 UConn in the NCAA Tournament National Championship.

The Wolverines' record in Big Ten play is 21-2, and their record is 15-1 in non-conference play. Michigan has a 5-1 record in one-possession games.

The Huskies are 19-4 in Big East play. UConn is fourth in the Big East with 33.0 rebounds per game led by Tarris Reed Jr. averaging 8.8.

Michigan makes 51.0% of its shots from the field this season, which is 10.7 percentage points higher than UConn has allowed to its opponents (40.3%). UConn scores 7.2 more points per game (76.9) than Michigan gives up to opponents (69.7).

TOP PERFORMERS: Elliot Cadeau is averaging 10.3 points and 5.9 assists for the Wolverines. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 17.6 points over the last 10 games.

Reed is scoring 14.8 points per game and averaging 8.8 rebounds for the Huskies. Alex Karaban is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Wolverines: 9-1, averaging 84.4 points, 35.4 rebounds, 18.1 assists, 4.4 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 50.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.4 points per game.

Huskies: 8-2, averaging 71.1 points, 32.3 rebounds, 17.1 assists, 6.8 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.1 points.

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Florida Panthers (37-37-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (45-22-10, in the Atlantic Division)

Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Montreal Canadiens looking to end a five-game road slide.

Montreal has a 45-22-10 record overall and a 14-9-1 record in Atlantic Division games. The Canadiens have gone 18-6-5 in games decided by one goal.

Florida has a 37-37-3 record overall and an 11-10-1 record in Atlantic Division play. The Panthers have a 15-6-2 record in one-goal games.

Tuesday's game is the third time these teams match up this season. The Canadiens won the previous matchup 6-2. Alexandre Texier scored three goals in the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Hutson has 12 goals and 62 assists for the Canadiens. Cole Caufield has nine goals and eight assists over the past 10 games.

Sam Reinhart has 29 goals and 32 assists for the Panthers. Carter Verhaeghe has scored five goals and added one assist over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 8-2-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.1 assists, 4.5 penalties and 11.1 penalty minutes while giving up 1.8 goals per game.

Panthers: 4-6-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.2 assists, 3.6 penalties and 9.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Canadiens: Alexandre Carrier: out (upper body), Alexandre Texier: day to day (lower body), Patrik Laine: out (abdomen), Kirby Dach: out (upper body).

Panthers: Brad Marchand: out (lower body), Evan Rodrigues: out for season (finger), Sam Reinhart: out for season (foot), Niko Mikkola: out for season (knee), Anton Lundell: out for season (upper-body), Uvis Balinskis: out for season (foot), Aaron Ekblad: out for season (finger), Jonah Gadjovich: out for season (upper body), Aleksander Barkov: out for season (knee).

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Vegas Golden Knights (35-26-16, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (22-46-8, in the Pacific Division)

Vancouver, British Columbia; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks host the Vegas Golden Knights after Linus Karlsson's two-goal game against the Utah Mammoth in the Canucks' 7-4 loss.

Vancouver is 22-46-8 overall with a 5-13-2 record in Pacific Division play. The Canucks have a 7-17-3 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.

Vegas has a 13-5-5 record in Pacific Division play and a 35-26-16 record overall. The Golden Knights have given up 233 goals while scoring 246 for a +13 scoring differential.

Tuesday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Golden Knights won the last matchup 4-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Drew O'Connor has scored 17 goals with 12 assists for the Canucks. Brock Boeser has five goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.

Mitchell Marner has 23 goals and 54 assists for the Golden Knights. Ivan Barbashev has three goals and eight assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 2-8-0, averaging three goals, 5.3 assists, 3.6 penalties and 12.1 penalty minutes while giving up 4.3 goals per game.

Golden Knights: 4-4-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.4 assists, 3.7 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

INJURIES: Canucks: Thatcher Demko: out for season (hip), Kevin Lankinen: day to day (undisclosed), Derek Forbort: out (undisclosed), Filip Chytil: out (face).

Golden Knights: William Karlsson: out (lower body).

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Edmonton Oilers (39-29-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (40-30-6, in the Central Division)

Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth host the Edmonton Oilers after Clayton Keller recorded a hat trick in the Mammoth's 7-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Utah has a 19-14-3 record in home games and a 40-30-6 record overall. The Mammoth have committed 297 total penalties (3.9 per game) to rank 10th in the league.

Edmonton is 39-29-9 overall and 18-15-5 on the road. The Oilers have conceded 254 goals while scoring 265 for a +11 scoring differential.

Tuesday's game is the third time these teams square off this season. The Oilers won 5-2 in the previous meeting. Connor McDavid led the Oilers with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Keller has 25 goals and 53 assists for the Mammoth. Dylan Guenther has seven goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 18 goals and 35 assists for the Oilers. McDavid has six goals and nine assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Mammoth: 6-4-0, averaging 4.3 goals, 6.7 assists, 4.4 penalties and 13 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Oilers: 7-3-0, averaging three goals, 4.7 assists, 3.1 penalties and 7.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Mammoth: MacKenzie Weegar: day to day (upper-body), Barrett Hayton: out (upper-body), Jack McBain: out (lower-body).

Oilers: Leon Draisaitl: out (lower-body), Zach Hyman: day to day (undisclosed), Mattias Janmark: out for season (undisclosed).

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Calgary Flames (32-36-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (45-20-12, in the Central Division)

Dallas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames visit the Dallas Stars after Morgan Frost's two-goal game against the Anaheim Ducks in the Flames' 5-3 win.

Dallas has gone 23-11-4 in home games and 45-20-12 overall. The Stars have gone 22-5-2 in games they score one or more power-play goals.

Calgary has an 11-24-3 record in road games and a 32-36-8 record overall. The Flames are 23-8-3 when scoring at least three goals.

Tuesday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. The Stars won the previous matchup 6-1. Sam Steel scored two goals in the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jason Robertson has 40 goals and 49 assists for the Stars. Wyatt Johnston has four goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Frost has 21 goals and 20 assists for the Flames. Ryan Strome has scored four goals and added three assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 3-5-2, averaging 2.2 goals, four assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

Flames: 6-3-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.3 assists, 4.1 penalties and 8.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Stars: Sam Steel: out (hip), Tyler Myers: day to day (undisclosed), Michael Bunting: out (lower body), Nathan Bastian: out (hand), Radek Faksa: out (upper-body), Roope Hintz: out (lower body), Tyler Seguin: out for season (acl).

Flames: Samuel Honzek: out for season (upper body), Jonathan Huberdeau: out for season (hip), Jake Bean: out (undisclosed), Joel Hanley: out for season (upper-body).

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Colorado Avalanche (50-16-10, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (33-31-12, in the Central Division)

St. Louis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues host the Colorado Avalanche after Robert Thomas' hat trick against the Colorado Avalanche in the Blues' 3-2 win.

St. Louis has a 33-31-12 record overall and a 7-14-0 record in Central Division play. The Blues have conceded 234 goals while scoring 204 for a -30 scoring differential.

Colorado has a 50-16-10 record overall and a 15-5-5 record in Central Division games. The Avalanche have gone 45-6-6 in games they score three or more goals.

Tuesday's game is the third time these teams match up this season. The Blues won 3-2 in the previous meeting. Thomas led the Blues with three goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Thomas has scored 21 goals with 35 assists for the Blues. Justin Faulk has nine assists over the past 10 games.

Nathan MacKinnon has 51 goals and 71 assists for the Avalanche. Parker Kelly has five goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blues: 6-2-2, averaging three goals, 5.3 assists, 3.9 penalties and 8.9 penalty minutes while giving up 1.8 goals per game.

Avalanche: 6-3-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.4 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blues: Tyler Tucker: out (lower-body).

Avalanche: Valeri Nichushkin: day to day (upper body), Cale Makar: out (upper body), Nicolas Roy: out (upper body).

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Columbus Blue Jackets (38-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (40-29-8, in the Atlantic Division)

Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the matchup with the Detroit Red Wings as losers of six straight games.

Detroit has a 40-29-8 record overall and a 20-15-3 record on its home ice. The Red Wings are 20-11-2 in games they score one or more power-play goals.

Columbus has an 18-16-4 record in road games and a 38-27-12 record overall. The Blue Jackets have allowed 236 goals while scoring 235 for a -1 scoring differential.

The teams meet Tuesday for the third time this season. The Blue Jackets won 6-5 in a shootout in the previous matchup. Adam Fantilli led the Blue Jackets with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Alex DeBrincat has 39 goals and 42 assists for the Red Wings. Patrick Kane has five goals and nine assists over the past 10 games.

Kirill Marchenko has 26 goals and 38 assists for the Blue Jackets. Fantilli has scored three goals with three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 4-6-0, averaging three goals, 4.8 assists, 3.5 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Blue Jackets: 3-6-1, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

INJURIES: Red Wings: Justin Faulk: day to day (lower-body), Mason Appleton: day to day (upper-body).

Blue Jackets: Brendan Smith: out (knee), Mathieu Olivier: out (upper body), Dmitri Voronkov: out (hand), Damon Severson: out for season (shoulder).

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Philadelphia Flyers (39-26-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (40-34-3, in the Metropolitan Division)

Newark, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Philadelphia Flyers after the Flyers took down the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime.

New Jersey is 40-34-3 overall with a 7-15-2 record in Metropolitan Division games. The Devils have given up 233 goals while scoring 214 for a -19 scoring differential.

Philadelphia has a 10-9-5 record in Metropolitan Division play and a 39-26-12 record overall. The Flyers serve 9.7 penalty minutes per game to rank 10th in league play.

The teams meet Tuesday for the third time this season. The Flyers won 5-3 in the previous matchup. Matvei Michkov led the Flyers with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jesper Bratt has 20 goals and 49 assists for the Devils. Jack Hughes has eight goals and 13 assists over the last 10 games.

Travis Konecny has 27 goals and 39 assists for the Flyers. Tyson Foerster has scored seven goals over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 6-3-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.6 assists, 3.5 penalties and 11 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Flyers: 7-3-0, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.5 assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Devils: Zack MacEwen: out for season (acl), Arseny Gritsyuk: out for season (upper-body), Brett Pesce: out (lower-body), Stefan Noesen: out for season (knee).

Flyers: Rodrigo Abols: out (ankle), Nikita Grebenkin: out (upper body).

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Chicago Bulls (29-49, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (17-61, 15th in the Eastern Conference)

Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Chicago is looking to break its seven-game losing streak with a victory against Washington.

The Wizards have gone 11-37 against Eastern Conference teams. Washington has a 4-40 record against opponents over .500.

The Bulls are 17-31 in conference games. Chicago is fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 52.4 points per game in the paint led by Tre Jones averaging 8.7.

The Wizards are shooting 46.3% from the field this season, 1.6 percentage points lower than the 47.9% the Bulls allow to opponents. The Bulls are shooting 46.9% from the field, 1.8% lower than the 48.7% the Wizards' opponents have shot this season.

The teams play for the second time this season. The Bulls won the last matchup 121-120 on Nov. 23, with Josh Giddey scoring 18 points in the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bub Carrington is averaging 10.3 points and 4.6 assists for the Wizards. Jaden Hardy is averaging 3.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Bulls. Collin Sexton is averaging 18.7 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Wizards: 1-9, averaging 114.9 points, 38.0 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 8.3 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 130.4 points per game.

Bulls: 1-9, averaging 117.1 points, 43.9 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 132.1 points.

INJURIES: Wizards: Anthony Davis: out (finger), Tristan Vukcevic: day to day (knee), Justin Champagnie: day to day (knee), Cam Whitmore: out for season (shoulder), Tre Johnson: day to day (foot), Alex Sarr: day to day (toe), Kyshawn George: out for season (elbow), D'Angelo Russell: out (not injury related), Trae Young: out (quad), Bilal Coulibaly: day to day (heel).

Bulls: Anfernee Simons: out (wrist), Jalen Smith: out for season (calf), Matas Buzelis: day to day (illness), Noa Essengue: out for season (shoulder), Josh Giddey: day to day (hamstring), Nick Richards: day to day (elbow), Zach Collins: out for season (toe).

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Sacramento Kings (21-58, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (36-42, 10th in the Western Conference)

San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Golden State enters the matchup against Sacramento after losing four straight games.

The Warriors are 6-6 in division games. Golden State is eighth in the Western Conference scoring 114.8 points while shooting 46.1% from the field.

The Kings are 3-11 against opponents in the Pacific Division. Sacramento is 13-26 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 13.7 turnovers per game.

The Warriors score 114.8 points per game, 6.4 fewer points than the 121.2 the Kings give up. The Kings are shooting 46.7% from the field, 1.2% lower than the 47.9% the Warriors' opponents have shot this season.

The teams square off for the third time this season. The Warriors won the last matchup 137-103 on Jan. 10. Stephen Curry scored 27 points to help lead the Warriors to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Draymond Green is scoring 8.6 points per game and averaging 5.5 rebounds for the Warriors. Brandin Podziemski is averaging 17.4 points and 5.5 rebounds over the last 10 games.

Maxime Raynaud is averaging 12.1 points and 7.5 rebounds for the Kings. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 13.8 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 3-7, averaging 112.0 points, 39.8 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 9.2 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.2 points per game.

Kings: 3-7, averaging 111.6 points, 42.4 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 125.3 points.

INJURIES: Warriors: Quinten Post: out (foot), Jimmy Butler III: out for season (knee), Al Horford: out (calf), Moses Moody: out for season (knee), LJ Cryer: out (illness).

Kings: Domantas Sabonis: out for season (back), Russell Westbrook: out (foot), De'Andre Hunter: out for season (eye), Zach LaVine: out for season (finger), Drew Eubanks: out for season (thumb), Malik Monk: day to day (shoulder), Keegan Murray: out (ankle).

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Oklahoma City Thunder (62-16, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (50-28, third in the Western Conference)

Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -13; over/under is 226.5

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its 10-game home win streak alive when the Lakers take on Oklahoma City.

The Lakers are 30-18 in conference matchups. Los Angeles ranks ninth in the Western Conference with 31.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Luka Doncic averaging 7.1.

The Thunder are 39-9 in Western Conference play. Oklahoma City averages 12.0 turnovers per game and is 50-10 when winning the turnover battle.

The Lakers make 50.1% of their shots from the field this season, which is 6.7 percentage points higher than the Thunder have allowed to their opponents (43.4%). The Thunder average 119.2 points per game, 3.9 more than the 115.3 the Lakers allow to opponents.

The two teams match up for the fourth time this season. The Thunder defeated the Lakers 139-96 in their last matchup on April 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points, and Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 15 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: LeBron James is scoring 20.8 points per game with 6.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists for the Lakers. Jaxson Hayes is averaging 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 79.2% over the past 10 games.

Chet Holmgren is scoring 17.0 points per game and averaging 8.8 rebounds for the Thunder. Isaiah Joe is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 7-3, averaging 119.7 points, 42.2 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 52.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.5 points per game.

Thunder: 9-1, averaging 123.9 points, 47.1 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 50.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.3 points.

INJURIES: Lakers: Austin Reaves: out (rib), Marcus Smart: out (ankle), Luka Doncic: out (hamstring).

Thunder: Alex Caruso: day to day (illness), Luguentz Dort: day to day (undisclosed), Thomas Sorber: out for season (knee).

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Miami Heat (41-37, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (43-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference)

Toronto; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -2.5; over/under is 238.5

BOTTOM LINE: Miami plays Toronto in Eastern Conference action Tuesday.

The Raptors are 30-18 in Eastern Conference games. Toronto ranks second in the Eastern Conference with 29.5 assists per game led by Immanuel Quickley averaging 6.0.

The Heat are 25-23 in Eastern Conference play. Miami has a 6-4 record in one-possession games.

The Raptors average 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.7 fewer makes per game than the Heat allow (14.0). The Heat average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 more made shot on average than the 12.6 per game the Raptors give up.

The two teams play for the third time this season. The Raptors defeated the Heat 112-91 in their last matchup on Dec. 24. Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 27 points, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the Heat with 21 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Barnes is scoring 18.1 points per game with 7.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists for the Raptors. RJ Barrett is averaging 19.6 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 47.7% over the last 10 games.

Bam Adebayo is averaging 20.2 points and 10 rebounds for the Heat. Tyler Herro is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Raptors: 4-6, averaging 116.8 points, 39.0 rebounds, 34.2 assists, 10.3 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 51.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.1 points per game.

Heat: 3-7, averaging 123.1 points, 43.3 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 130.8 points.

INJURIES: Raptors: Immanuel Quickley: out (foot).

Heat: Norman Powell: day to day (illness), Tyler Herro: day to day (personal).

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Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (18-60, 14th in the Eastern Conference)

Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota comes into the matchup against Indiana after losing three games in a row.

The Pacers are 11-27 on their home court. Indiana averages 13.7 turnovers per game and is 13-25 when it wins the turnover battle.

The Timberwolves are 21-17 on the road. Minnesota ranks eighth in the Western Conference scoring 49.9 points per game in the paint led by Julius Randle averaging 10.3.

The Pacers average 112.5 points per game, 1.7 fewer points than the 114.2 the Timberwolves give up. The Timberwolves average 117.5 points per game, 3.2 fewer than the 120.7 the Pacers give up.

The teams square off for the second time this season. The Timberwolves won 114-110 in the last meeting on Oct. 26. Randle led the Timberwolves with 31 points, and Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 33 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Siakam is averaging 24 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the Pacers. Obi Toppin is averaging 11.9 points over the last 10 games.

Rudy Gobert is scoring 11.0 points per game and averaging 11.5 rebounds for the Timberwolves. Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 2.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 3-7, averaging 121.5 points, 38.6 rebounds, 34.4 assists, 6.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 51.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 126.4 points per game.

Timberwolves: 5-5, averaging 110.9 points, 45.4 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 9.2 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.6 points.

INJURIES: Pacers: T.J. McConnell: day to day (hamstring), Johnny Furphy: out for season (knee), Andrew Nembhard: day to day (back), Ben Sheppard: day to day (hip), Ivica Zubac: out for season (rib), Pascal Siakam: day to day (back), Jarace Walker: day to day (back), Aaron Nesmith: day to day (neck), Tyrese Haliburton: out for season (achilles).

Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards: out (knee), Jaden McDaniels: out (knee).

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Milwaukee Bucks (31-47, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (19-59, 13th in the Eastern Conference)

New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee visits Brooklyn looking to stop its three-game road losing streak.

The Nets are 13-34 in Eastern Conference games. Brooklyn is 2-4 in games decided by less than 4 points.

The Bucks are 20-28 against Eastern Conference opponents. Milwaukee is 18-31 in games decided by 10 points or more.

The Nets score 106.2 points per game, 10.6 fewer points than the 116.8 the Bucks give up. The Bucks are shooting 47.8% from the field, 1.8% lower than the 49.6% the Nets' opponents have shot this season.

The teams square off for the third time this season. The Nets won 127-82 in the last matchup on Dec. 14. Egor Demin led the Nets with 17 points, and Gary Trent Jr. led the Bucks with 20 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nic Claxton is averaging 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Nets. Nolan Traore is averaging 11.3 points over the last 10 games.

Myles Turner is scoring 11.9 points per game and averaging 5.3 rebounds for the Bucks. Ryan Rollins is averaging 15.0 points and 3.3 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 2-8, averaging 104.0 points, 34.2 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 10.0 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.1 points per game.

Bucks: 3-7, averaging 107.5 points, 39.1 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 121.2 points.

INJURIES: Nets: Ziaire Williams: day to day (foot), Noah Clowney: day to day (ankle), Nic Claxton: day to day (hand), Danny Wolf: out for season (ankle), Egor Demin: out for season (foot), Day'Ron Sharpe: out for season (thumb), Michael Porter Jr.: out for season (hamstring), Terance Mann: day to day (achilles), Ben Saraf: day to day (back).

Bucks: Kevin Porter Jr.: out for season (knee), Giannis Antetokounmpo: day to day (ankle), Bobby Portis: day to day (wrist), Gary Trent Jr.: day to day (hip).

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Houston Rockets (49-29, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (43-35, seventh in the Western Conference)

Phoenix; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -2; over/under is 220.5

BOTTOM LINE: Houston will look for its 50th victory of the season when the Rockets visit the Phoenix Suns.

The Suns are 27-21 in Western Conference games. Phoenix has an 18-27 record against teams over .500.

The Rockets are 27-22 against Western Conference opponents. Houston is 21-16 against opponents with a winning record.

The Suns are shooting 45.5% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points lower than the 46.0% the Rockets allow to opponents. The Rockets average 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.6 fewer makes per game than the Suns allow.

The teams meet for the fourth time this season. In the last matchup on Jan. 6 the Rockets won 100-97 led by 26 points from Kevin Durant, while Devin Booker scored 27 points for the Suns.

TOP PERFORMERS: Collin Gillespie is averaging 12.9 points and 4.8 assists for the Suns. Booker is averaging 26.5 points over the last 10 games.

Durant is averaging 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Rockets. Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 115.5 points, 42.9 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.4 points per game.

Rockets: 8-2, averaging 121.2 points, 47.0 rebounds, 30.7 assists, 7.3 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 50.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.9 points.

INJURIES: Suns: Haywood Highsmith: day to day (knee).

Rockets: Fred VanVleet: out for season (acl), Steven Adams: out for season (ankle).

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Porter Martone capped a fantastic first week in the NHL with a power-play goal in the NHL to put the Philadelphia Flyers even closer toward ending a miserable playoff drought with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.

The 19-year-old Martone — who just wrapped his season at Michigan State — is just the boost the Flyers needed down the stretch to earn that coveted playoff spot. His first career NHL goal in his fourth game put the Flyers into third place in the Metropolitan Division with five games left for them this season.

Flyers fans erupted when Martone capitalized on the man advantage — courtesy of David Pastrnak’s hooking penalty — with 2:29 left in OT.

The Flyers needed this win to get in Eastern Conference playoff position for the first time since Jan. 12.

The Bruins tied the score 1-1 only 35 seconds into the third period when Pavel Zacha knocked one past Dan Vladar on the power play for his 29th goal of the season.

Christian Dvorak took a perfect touch pass from Martone, the Flyers’ 2025 first-round draft pick, and finished a 2-on-1 with a wrister past Joonas Korpisalo for the early 1-0 lead. Still buzzing from the early goal, Flyers fans erupted only moments later when Travis Konecny and Boston’s Charlie McAvoy briefly scrapped near the net.

SENATORS 6, HURRICANES 3

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored twice and Ottawa beat Carolina to move into the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Ottawa moved a point ahead of the New York Islanders for the last playoff spot with five games left. The Senators are five points behind Boston for the first wild card.

Carolina leads the East, two points ahead of Tampa Bay. The Hurricanes missed a chance to clinch the Metropolitan Division.

Both teams were playing the second half of back-to-back games, with Ottawa scoring twice in a 3:42 span in the third to take a 5-2 lead.

Shane Pinto made it 4-2 on a power play, beating Frederik Andersen to the short side. Ridly Greig then won a race to the net and, while Andersen made the initial save, the side was wide open for Tkachuk to bury his second of the game.

Carolina’s Taylor Hall wristed a shot past Linus Ullmark with 2:30 remaining to make it 5-3, but Claude Giroux added an empty-netter for Ottawa.

WILD 5, RED WINGS 4

DETROIT (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov completed the sixth hat trick of his NHL career on the power play with 1:51 remaining to lead Minnesota to a win over Detroit.

The Wild led 4-1 before allowing Detroit to score three times in the third period and tie it. A penalty on Patrick Kane paved the way for Kaprizov to score his third goal of the game.

The Red Wings led the Atlantic Division and were tied for the most points in the Eastern Conference the morning of Jan. 25, with a 12-point playoff cushion. They’ve lost 12 of 20 games since to fall out of a spot with five left to play.

Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello each had an assist on the go-ahead goal. Vladimir Tarasenko and Boldy each scored for the Wild after Albert Johansson had a goal in the first.

J.T. Compher, Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Kane scored on Filip Gustavsson to rally back. Gustavsson finished with 18 saves, while Detroit’s Cam Talbot allowed five goals on 20 shots.

PENGUINS 5, PANTHERS 2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and Pittsburgh beat Florida.

The teams faced off Saturday night and the Penguins beat them 9-4, eliminating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions from playoff contention.

Rakell scored his first goal for the Penguins with 48 seconds left in the first period on the power play, assisted on by Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. His second came with 1:52 left in the second period.

Bryan Rust and Elmer Soderblom also scored for the Penguins. Carter Verhaeghe and Cole Schwindt each scored for the Panthers.

Michigan vs. UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN) — TBS, truTV, HBO Max, Sling TV

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Auburn at Arkansas — SECN

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Michigan at Eastern Michigan — ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited

Detroit at Minnesota — Detroit SportsNet, Twins.TV

Detroit at Orlando — Detroit SportsNet, FDSN Florida, NBA League Pass

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San Diego at Pittsburgh — SportsNet Pittsburgh, Padres.TV

Philadelphia at San Francisco — NBCS Bay Area, NBCS Philadelphia +

Philadelphia at San Antonio — FDSN Southwest, NBCS Philadelphia, NBA League Pass

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