Minnesota @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Dennis Schroder has successfully made 56.7% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 21.7% higher than he's made from downtown overall this season on his home court. Dennis Schroder has averaged 29.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 78th percentile. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a tough one for attempts from downtown; opposing teams have averaged the least 3-point attempts per game in the league over the last 20 games (28.9). The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which should increase plays for the Lakers.

The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a challenging one for scoring; the opposing team's starting SFs have put up the 9th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (44.2%). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 9 games when playing at home. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). The Timberwolves have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.3) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

The Lakers have played at the 10th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 9 games with the home court advantage, which ought to decrease plays for the Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). On their home court, the Lakers have given up the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Lakers is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 2.7 free throws per game this year (9th-least in the league). Anthony Edwards will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city tends to worsens player performance across the board.

Austin Reaves has converted 52.7% of his three-point attempts over the last 10 games, 12.5% higher than he's made in all games this year. Austin Reaves has been on the court for 33.8 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.5 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which should increase plays for the Lakers. Austin Reaves has converted 6.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games, 2.6 higher than he's sunk in all games this year.

Jarred Vanderbilt has made 55.3% of his field goals at home this year, putting him in the 85th percentile among all players in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Minnesota is a strong one; when the Timberwolves are on the road, they have allowed the 26th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PFs this year (16.7). The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which should increase plays for the Lakers. The matchup against the Timberwolves is a good one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PFs have attempted a colossal 4.0 foul shots per game this year (29th-most in the league).

Anthony Davis has converted 8.9 buckets per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 96th percentile among all players in the NBA. Anthony Davis has tallied 33.1 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against Minnesota is a favorable one for 3-pointers; when the Timberwolves are on the road, the opposition's starting Cs have tallied the 30th-most three-pointers per game in the NBA this year (0.8). The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which should increase plays for the Lakers.

Kyle Anderson has converted a whopping 52.8% of his shots from the field this season, quite a bit more than his 45.0 rate last season. Kyle Anderson has played 33.9 minutes per game over the last 10 games while playing away from home, 5.8 more than he's played in all games this season on the road. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games on the road. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year.

Taurean Prince has converted 2.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's made from downtown overall this year when playing on the road. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games on the road. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a positive one; they have allowed the 27th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PFs over the last 20 games (17.4). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year. Taurean Prince has converted 2.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.8 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season away from home.

Mike Conley has successfully made 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games on the road, 1.2 higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year without the home court advantage. Mike Conley has tallied 29.4 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games on the road. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a strong one for field goal attempts; opposing starting PGs have totaled the 30th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (16.2). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year.

Rudy Gobert has gone over 12.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Rui Hachimura has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

D'Angelo Russell has gone over 16.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Malik Beasley has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Karl-Anthony Towns has gone over 23.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Jaylen Nowell has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.