Get ready for an exhilarating game tonight as the Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:00 PM EDT. According to the latest odds, the Lakers are favored to win by eight points with a money line of -341. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, are the underdogs with a money line of +277. The over / under for the game is set at a tantalizing 231.0.
In their last game two days ago, the Timberwolves had a nail-biting 113-108 victory over the Pelicans. The Lakers, meanwhile, had a convincing 128-117 win against the Jazz.
It’s been a while since these two teams last played each other, with their last matchup taking place back on March 31, 2023. In that game, the Lakers won by a score of 123-111, easily covering the spread as -1.5 favorites. The total for that game was set at 232.5 and barely went over by 1.5 points.
Against the Spread
It’s always a good idea to take a look at each team’s performance against the spread. In their recent ten games, the Timberwolves have covered the spread six times, which is a solid 60% win record. On the other hand, the Lakers have only managed to cover the spread in 60% of their last ten games.
Totals Trends
When it comes to the game total, the Timberwolves have gone over in 40% of their last ten games, with the under hitting in 60% of their matchups. For the Lakers, the game total has gone over in 90% of their last ten games. This could be a key trend to consider when looking at the over / under for tonight’s game.
If you’re looking for a tip, we highly recommend following expert handicapper PhilipTrout582, who’s been on fire lately. He’s taking the Los Angeles Lakers -8 (-110) as his top pick for tonight’s game. Remember to always play responsibly and good luck!