Timberwolves vs. Lakers NBA Playoffs Bets & Predictions (Tuesday)
We’ve got three NBA playoff games on the schedule tonight. However, only two will be televised on TNT. Therefore, I looked at each game on TNT and provided a best bet for each. Here’s our top prediction for Timberwolves vs. Lakers.
Let’s get right to it.
Tuesday’s Best NBA Bets: Timberwolves vs. Lakers
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Timberwolves vs. Lakers
The Minnesota Timberwolves took home a win in Game 1, earning a 117-95 victory on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves are a matchup problem for the Lakers. Minnesota didn’t struggle to score the entire night, adding a 64.2% effective field goal percentage while hitting 136.1 points per 100 possessions in the win.
That said, the Lakers still did a good job limiting Minnesota at the foul line. Plus, it’s probably unlikely the Timberwolves explode for another 21 threes on the road against the Lakers in Game 2.
Ultimately, I think the Timberwolves win this series. I’ve said this a lot. But I also expect this series to be back and forth, and the Lakers seriously can’t afford to lose back-to-back games at home in this series. After all, the Lakers are 19-22 on the road, so going down 2-0 would be incredibly challenging for the Lakers to come back from.
Therefore, I’ve got them earning a win tonight against Minnesota. The Lakers need to win the foul shooting battle again. They’ll also need to perform better on the glass and, of course, hit more shots.
The Lakers beat the Timberwolves twice in the regular season. In both wins, the Timberwolves were held to 103 points or fewer. The defense needs to shine. Luka Doncic has a lot to prove on the defensive end in the first place. Let’s bet Lakers -5.5.
Pick: Lakers -5.5 (-112)