Minnesota vs Lakers. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA

Timberwolves are doing everything to keep themselves at the play-off zone, they managed to break a string of defeats recently. Team is currently at the 9th spot in the Eastern Conference, but there is still room for the improvement. 

Minnesota put up a great performance in two previous matches. Chris Finch's men managed to beat Portland (116:111) in a spectacular battle and then to crush Denver (124:107) on the away match. Karl Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards created a great duo, they have scored 70 points combined. 

As we see, Wolves are able to show teeth, but they need to keep their form at the same level. Now team is approaching the match against the Lakers, it will be one of the most interesting games of the day, because opponents are also in a great form. 

Lakers have reached the 6th spot in the Western Conference and catched up to the Clippers. LeBron James and co are capable of a better result, with such a great squad team should be able to fight for the championship. 

Lakers recorded three consecutive victories, beating Oklahoma (95:116), Orlando (94:106), but the most recent match turned out to be more difficult for the club. Team travelled to Texas and played against Dallas. Opponents needed to play an overtime to decide a winner (107:104). King James played a key role in the victory, he scored 24 points. 

Frank Vogel's men finally managed to find their game, but team still has the room for an improvement. Club is going to Minneapolis without Trevor Ariza, Malik Monk, Kendrick Nunn, Dwight Howard, Talen Horton-Tucker, it is also uncertain, whether Russell Westbrook will play.