Los Angeles @ Minnesota Picks & Props

Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 2.7 threes per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season. Dorian Finney-Smith has played 33.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 higher than he's played in all games this season. In regard to offense, the Lakers's exceptional 115.5 points per game on the road rates 9th-most in the NBA over the last 20 games. Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 10 games, 30.7% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 4th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Mike Conley has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 9.3% more than he's made over the course of the year. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 6.2 foul shots per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls. Mike Conley stands to see a spike in productivity in all stat categories on account of owning the home court advantage in this game.

Jaxson Hayes has sunk 77.9% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games on the road, 5.8% higher than he's made over the course of the year while playing on the road. In regard to offense, the Lakers's exceptional 115.5 points per game on the road rates 9th-most in the NBA over the last 20 games. The number of shots from the field against Rudy Gobert has been quite high (10.9 per game) when on his home court and defending fellow starting Cs this year (94th percentile).

Rudy Gobert has made 8.2 buckets per game over the last 5 games at home, 3.1 higher than he's converted in all games this season while on his home court. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 4th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Rudy Gobert has attempted 6.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 2.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Rudy Gobert will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally boosts stat production in all stat categories.

Austin Reaves has sunk 3.5 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year. Among all players in the league, Austin Reaves ranks in the 95th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 35.1 minutes per game this year. In regard to offense, the Lakers's exceptional 115.5 points per game on the road rates 9th-most in the NBA over the last 20 games. Austin Reaves has sunk 6.0 foul shots per game over the last 10 games on the road, 1.6 higher than he's converted over the course of the season while playing away from home. The matchup against Minnesota may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted an enormous 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Timberwolves are playing at home (6th-most in the league).

This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 39.8% on shot attempts from the field (lowest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, identifying this as a difficult matchup. The 3rd-most sluggish pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from squaring off against the 2nd-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league with a mere 9.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves may be a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.3 free throws per game over the last 15 games (5th-least in the NBA).

Rui Hachimura has converted 2.6 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.6 more than he's converted from three in all games this year while on the road. Rui Hachimura has tallied 31.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 85th percentile. In regard to offense, the Lakers's exceptional 115.5 points per game on the road rates 9th-most in the NBA over the last 20 games. Rui Hachimura has made 93.8% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 18.3% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year.

Julius Randle has made 8.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. Julius Randle has successfully made 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this season. Julius Randle has been on the court for 31.6 minutes per game at home this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 4th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Among all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards places in the 99th percentile, putting up a whopping 27.5 points per game this year. In comparison to last season's 2.5 rate, Anthony Edwards's 3-pointers drained have risen this season to 4.0 per game. Among all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards registers in the 97th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 35.7 minutes per game on his home court this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 4th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Anthony Edwards has attempted 7.7 foul shots per game over the last 15 games on his home court, 1.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the season at home.

Jaden McDaniels has sunk 4.9 buckets per game this year, ranking in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. Jaden McDaniels has been on the court for 31.6 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 85th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. This year, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 5.8 three attempts per game (highest in the NBA) against the Lakers, designating this as a positive matchup. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 4th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Jaden McDaniels will likely see an increase in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Naz Reid has made 2.2 threes per game this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the league. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 4th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Naz Reid has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 19.9% more than he's sunk over the course of the year at home. Naz Reid is expected to see a spike in output for all stats on account of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Out of all players in the league, LeBron James registers in the 97th percentile for shots hit away from home, averaging an enormous 9.3 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, LeBron James measures in the 95th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 35.0 minutes per game this year. In regard to offense, the Lakers's exceptional 115.5 points per game on the road rates 9th-most in the NBA over the last 20 games. LeBron James has made 91.6% of his foul shots over the last 10 games, 13.7% more than he's converted in all games this season.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

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

Gabe Vincent has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 9.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.