Western Conference playoff contenders face off Sunday night when the Minnesota Timberwolves (44-20) meet the the Los Angeles Lakers (35-30) in Los Angeles. The Timberwolves come into this game coming off an overtime loss to the Riders while the Lakers scored a close victory against the Deer. Minnesota has won the previous two meetings between these teams.
Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for the Timberwolves, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis are questionable for the Lakers. I expect everyone to suit up, including James who missed Friday’s game against Milwaukee. Cam Reddish is likely.
The Lakers are favorites with 1.5 points to DraftKings Sports Betting with the total set at 222. Los Angeles is -115 on the moneyline while Minnesota is -105.
Timberwolves vs. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. ET
Choose ATS: Timber wolves +1.5
Even without Karl-Anthony Towns, the Timberwolves were able to remain competitive thanks to Edwards and an exceptional group of rotation players. Minnesota is 9-6 ATS as an underdog and 6-6 ATS as a road underdog. Even though the Timberwolves haven’t fared as well on the road as they have at home, they are well equipped to take on the Lakers here. Los Angeles is 14-21 ATS as a favorite this season and 10-13 ATS as a home favorite.
The Lakers have covered just once in their last five games as a favorite, while the Timberwolves have covered just twice since the All-Star break, once as an outsider. As long as Edwards suits up, I like Minnesota as the road dog in this one.
More less : More than 222
Minnesota is 4-5 since the break and tends to overachieve in road games. The Timberwolves are 19-14 on the road. Although the Lakers are 15-17-1 at home, they have exceeded their total in four of the last five games. One match between these teams took place below this line and another beyond. I love that Sunday’s contest is over.
