LiontipsLakers vs Minnesota. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Lakers managed to stop their freefall, beating opponents in a few recent matches. After a victory over Houston (132:123) Frank Vogel's men also beat Portland (139:106). But between these matches team suffered a defeat to Memphis (99:104).
In recent matches situation with the Lakers' squad improved. Trevor Ariza, Avery Bradley, Malik Monk and Kent Bazemore have returned to the line-up, so Frank Vogel will be able to use rotation. Now aging Lakers' players will have more time for a rest.
In the previous match Jarrett Vanderbilt and Anthony Edwards returned to the Timberwolves' squad. But despite that Timberwolves were unable to put up a fight to Utah, suffering a 108:120 defeat.
Results of recent Wolves' matches were terrible. They lost 4 out of 5 most recent matches. Finch's men managed to record the only victory in the match against Boston (108:103). Minneapolis team dropped to the 9th spot in the Western Conference. Now Minnesota needs to change the situation.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total under 115,5 points
In 4 out of 5 most recent home matches Lakers failed to beat that total
СтавкаLeBron James: total under 31,5 points
LeBron averages 29,8 points per game at home
Tip and bets
Edwards and Vanderbilt returned to the squad, so now Minnesota should be even stronger. We think that Wolves will put up a great performance at Los Angeles, especially since Lakers are not looking impressive lately.
In 7 out of 10 most recent home matches home matches Lakers failed to win by more than ten points. We are not expecting a better performance from them in the match against the Timberwolves.
Our prediction - Handicap (+9) points for Minnesota Timberwolves
Two previous head-to-head matches between these teams were low-scoring. But we think that everything will be changed this time. Lakers are playing much more aggressive now, so we are expecting a high-scoring performance from them.
Our second prediction - total over 219,5 points
