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The (3-2) Minnesota Timberwolves play host to the reeling (0-4) Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. The Timberwolves boast one of the most balanced starting five in the NBA. Anthony Edwards continues his ascension into an NBA superstar averaging 22 points per contest. The Timberwolves continue to cause issues for the opposition with their twin towers, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.
The Los Angeles Lakers are not a good basketball team, plain and simple! LeBron James is doing everything he can on both ends of the court, but their roster is brutally thin. It is fair to wonder how long LeBron can keep up this pace at his age without suffering some wear and tear.
The betting odds and predictions are below:
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds
Anthony Davis is doing his part early on. Davis is producing across the board on offense and defense. One of the keys to the game tonight is how the Timberwolves handle Davis and who travels with him to the perimeter.
Russell Westbrook is providing little to the Lakers. This situation is a ticking time bomb.
Lonnie Walker IV continues to improve and is averaging over 15 points per game.
Jaylen Nowell has been a revelation for the Timberwolves, averaging over 16 points a night.
Jaden McDaniels is chipping in on both ends of the court, averaging over 12 points a game and leading the team in steals.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers Details
Fixture: Los Angeles Lakers
Date and Time: Friday, October 28, 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Target Center, Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers Best Pick:
Please don't take this best pick as a shot against Karl-Anthony Towns. KAT is a phenomenal player and one of the best talents in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves are constructed differently this year.
The Timberwolves have balance across the board, and their bench is contributing. With Rudy Gobert on board, the Minnesota big men share the wealth. I'll take the under with the balanced Minnesota approach.
Karl-Anthony Towns; Points: Under 22.5
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers Final Prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers look like a defeated team. We are only four games into the NBA Regular Season, but it certainly feels like the Lakers are a combustible franchise. LeBron James could ask for a trade. Anthony Davis could ask for a trade. This season is a bad situation for everyone involved. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have the look of an up-start contender. I see no reason to go against Minnesota in this one.
Minnesota Timberwolves -7.5 (-105) (O/U 229, -110)
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