LiontipsMinnesota vs Lakers. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Everyone expected a better result from the Timberwolves at the start of the season. Team signed Rudy Gobert, one of the best rim protectors in the league. But the arrival of French center didn't improve team's defensive game. Wolves still allow way too many points.
After five matches Timberwolves have three victories. Chris Finch's men secured two wins over Oklahoma (115:105 and 116:106) and also managed to beat the San Antonio Spurs (134:122).
Lakers are unable to win a single game so far. Change of the head coach didn't improve team's performance. Under the management of Darwin Ham team suffered four defeats in a row.
Lakers were close to a victory in a recent home match against Portland. Ham's men completely failed the fourth quarter, losing it by a seven-point margin.
Trends
СтавкаMinnesota: total under 117,5 points
In 3 of 5 latest matches Finch's men failed to beat that total
СтавкаEdwards: total over 3,5 assists
Edwards averages five assists per game in home matches
Tip and bets
A fifth defeat in a row would be a disaster for the Los Angeles Lakers. Stars of the California team surely want to leave the bottom of the Western Conference. Ham's men will take another attempt to get a victory.
Our prediction - Handicap (+9,5) for the Lakers
Lakers are far from perfect on the defensive end. Los Angeles team doesn't seem to able to stop the Wolves' offense, so we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 224,5 points
