Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson has made one thing clear: defensive focus is non-negotiable. As the Hoosiers prepare to host the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday afternoon, the focus will be on correcting the lapses that cost them a win in their last outing. In Wednesday night’s road loss to Northwestern, Indiana unraveled defensively in the second half, allowing nine 3-pointers and 54 points, leading to a 79-70 defeat. For a team looking to solidify its position in the Big Ten standings, this game against Maryland represents a crucial opportunity for redemption. The Hoosiers (14-6, 5-4 Big Ten) started strong against Northwestern, showcasing disciplined defensive play in the first half. However, the second half told a different story. According to Coach

At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-163) will host the 76ers (+138) at the United Center in Chicago. The Bulls are currently favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 231.5. Philadelphia is 16-27 on the season and sits 11th in the Eastern Conference, while Chicago is 19-26 and 10th in the East. NBCS will broadcast the game. Philadelphia improved to 16-27 on the season with a 132-129 win over the Cavaliers on Friday. The 76ers were +9 point underdogs but pulled off the upset at home. The total score of 261 points went over the pre-game line of 229.5 by 31.5 points. After falling behind in the 2nd quarter, the 76ers took a 98-96 lead into the

The Hurricanes and Islanders are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders will host the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals. Carolina improved to 30-16-3 with a 4-2 road win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push. Carolina took an early lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second period and added another goal to take the lead, eventually sealing the win with an empty-net goal

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Blues? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The Stars are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Blues. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals. Dallas fell to 30-17-1 with a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the combined score reached 6. After falling behind 2-0, the Stars tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers responded with