Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves 10/28/22- NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
NFL: 8:00 PM
Oct. 28, 2022
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : MINN -7 ; O/U 217.5
The Los Angeles Lakers continue at road trip Friday night as they travel up north to Minneapolis, MN for a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Los Angeles comes into their fifth game of the season winless thus far this year following an 11 point loss in Denver on Wednesday. Offensively Los Angeles continued to struggle scoring only 99 points after shooting 44.4% from the floor and 26.7% from beyond the arc. The Los Angeles defense had trouble as well allowing 110 points including 56 in the second half after Denver shot nearly 46% from the floor.
Anthony Davis led all scorers for Los Angeles pouring in 22 points to go along with 14 rebounds on 11 of 19 shooting and 36 minutes on the floor. LeBron James added 19 points and nine assists, while Lonnie Walker IV posted 15 points in 30 minutes.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves continue homestand Friday night one game above .500 in the year following the 12 point win against San Antonio. Offensively Minnesota shined converting on 65% of their shots and 58.8% from beyond the arc to score 134 points in the game after a 66 point second half.
Anthony Edwards led all scorers in the game with 34 points and nine assists on 12 of 21 shooting in 38 minutes on the floor. Josh McDaniels poured in 20 points, while Karl Anthony-Towns added 21 points and seven assists in 38 minutes as the third starter in double figures. Jaylen Nowell led the way off the Minnesota bench with 23 points in 22 minutes.
Recent Betting Trends:
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers' last 6 games.
LA Lakers are 2-12 SU in their last 14 games.
Minnesota are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games.
Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +7
Both teams come into this game struggling through the year as Los Angeles is one of the worst teams in the league. Look for Los Angeles to finally begin to put things together as their backs are against the wall after four games played. Los Angeles will do enough in this game to cover the number as they attempt to pick up their first win of the season. Take Los Angeles to cover the big number but Minnesota will get their fourth victory of the year. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Timberwolves win but Los Angeles covers 118-113.