We will certainly admit that this season has been a struggle for the LA Lakers, but we do like what they are doing offensively now that they have Nick Young back in the lineup. Tonight they travel to Indianapolis to take on a Pacers team that has lost eight straight games and is just 2-9 against Western Conference teams. Injuries have been a huge story for the Pacers, who are still missing Paul George and George Hill, two key starters. As a result, the Pacers are ranked 28th in the league in offensive efficiency and they really struggle to score. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games vs. teams with a losing road record and the Pacers are 0-4 against the number in their last four contests. We will gladly take Kobe and the Lakers here catching generous points vs. a team that shouldn't be laying this much...if any! The Sharps say...
3 UNITS - LA LAKERS (+5)