Minnesota @ Los Angeles Props

In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's impressive 121.2 points per game rates 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 20 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have tallied 15.6 field goal attempts per game (7th-most in the league) vs. the Lakers, resulting in a good matchup. Mike Conley has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 9.6% more than he's made in all games this season. Over the last 10 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 4.8 free throws per game (8th-most in the NBA) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe.

Donte DiVincenzo has successfully made 53.8% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 12.4% more than he's put through the net overall this year. Donte DiVincenzo has converted 3.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's made overall this year. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's impressive 121.2 points per game rates 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 20 games.

Dorian Finney-Smith has converted 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Dorian Finney-Smith has averaged 28.5 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 75th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 30.7% more than he's put through the net overall this season. Dorian Finney-Smith will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to boost stat production in all stat categories.

Rui Hachimura has attempted 5.4 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Among all players in the NBA, Rui Hachimura slots into the 85th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 31.6 minutes per game this year. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. Rui Hachimura has made 87.5% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 12.6% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season. Rui Hachimura will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player production in all stat categories.

Jaxson Hayes has converted 73.3% of his shot attempts from the field at home this year, putting him in the 98th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs against Rudy Gobert has been remarkably high this year (3.2 free throws per game when they are playing at home: 100th percentile). Jaxson Hayes will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to raise stat production across the board.

Jaden McDaniels has attempted 10.2 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile among all players in the NBA. Jaden McDaniels has played 32.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 86th percentile. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's impressive 121.2 points per game rates 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 20 games. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a good one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8). Jaden McDaniels has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 8.6% more than he's converted overall this year away from his home court.

The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PFs this year (14.5). The Lakers have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games on their home court. The Timberwolves have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Lakers. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 4thworst in in the league with a mere 9.7 offensive boards per game this year.

Out of all players in the league, Rudy Gobert registers in the 4th percentile for 3-point prowess with an unimpressive 0.0% rate since the start of last season. Rudy Gobert has been called for 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 1.1 more than he's been called for over the course of the season on the road. The number of shots from behind the three-point arc attempted against Jaxson Hayes has been quite low (1.6 per game) when defending opposing starting Cs this year (6th percentile). The Timberwolves have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games in their home city, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Austin Reaves has registered 24.2 points per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 3.6 higher than he's registered overall this year at home. Austin Reaves has converted 4.2 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.4 more than he's made over the course of the year at home. Among all players in the league, Austin Reaves registers in the 95th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 35.0 minutes per game this year. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. The matchup against Minnesota is a positive one for threes; when the Minnesota Timberwolves are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the 4th-most threes per game in the league this year (2.6).

Anthony Edwards has converted 55.5% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 8.2% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year without the home court advantage. In contrast to last year's 2.5 rate, Anthony Edwards's three-pointers converted have surged this year to 4.1 per game. Anthony Edwards has been on the court for 36.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 98th percentile. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's impressive 121.2 points per game rates 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 20 games. Anthony Edwards has attempted 7.6 foul shots per game over the last 15 games on the road, 1.6 more than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road.

Julius Randle has converted 2.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 more than he's converted over the course of the season away from his home court. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's impressive 121.2 points per game rates 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 20 games. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 5.6 three attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers, making this a strong matchup.

Luka Doncic has sunk 4.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's sunk overall this season. Among all players in the league, Luka Doncic measures in the 96th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 35.3 minutes per game this year. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. Among all players in the league, Luka Doncic registers in the 99th percentile for getting to the free-throw line, putting up a whopping 7.9 free throw attempts per game this year. Luka Doncic will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to improve player performance across the board.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Naz Reid has gone over 10.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jarred Vanderbilt has gone over 2.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.