LiontipsMinnesota vs Lakers. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
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.
Trends
СтавкаFirst points scored - a three-pointer
Two out of five most recent head-to-head games started with a three-point shot
СтавкаLakers: total over 108,5 points
In four out of five most recent head-to-head matches club managed to beat the total
СтавкаMinnesota: total over 107,5 points
In three out of five most recent matches team managed to beat the total
Tip and bets
Lakers won't be a clear favourite of this match. Team put up a great performance in previous matches, but there are still some questions to the team. Frank Vogel's men are coming to Minneapolis for another victory, but it won't be an easy walk for them.
Minnesota gained a great form. Team is not winning at home for a long time, so Wolves need to improve the situation. Chris Finch's men are looking good in home matches against the Lakers, so we think that hosts will put up a good performance.
Our prediction - Minnesota Timberwolves to win (Including OT)
Head-to-head matches between these teams are usually high-scoring, plus both teams need to improve the performance, so we are expecting a spectacular game. We think that teams will be able to beat the total.
Our second bet is on total over 217,5 points
