Los Angeles @ Minnesota props

Rudy Gobert has made 7.4 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games at home, 2.5 higher than he's sunk in all games this season at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert comes in at the 90th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 32.9 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6th-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Rudy Gobert has attempted 5.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 1.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Rudy Gobert will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to improve stat production across the board.

Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 2.6 threes per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season. Among all players in the league, Dorian Finney-Smith rates in the 78th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 29.1 minutes per game this year. As it relates to shooting, the Lakers's terrific 115.1 points per game as the away team measures as the 9th-highest in the NBA over the last 20 games. Dorian Finney-Smith has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 30.7% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year.

In contrast to last year's 23.4 clip, Luka Doncic's shots have tailed off this year to 20.4 per game. This year, the other team's starting PGs have shot 39.8% on field goals (worst in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, designating this as a hard matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league with just 9.7 offensive boards per game this year.

Rui Hachimura has converted 57.2% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 14.1% higher than he's made from three over the course of the year when playing on the road. Rui Hachimura has averaged 31.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 86th percentile. As it relates to shooting, the Lakers's terrific 115.1 points per game as the away team measures as the 9th-highest in the NBA over the last 20 games. Rui Hachimura has converted 93.8% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 18.3% higher than he's made over the course of the season.

Naz Reid has sunk 52.3% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 6.5% higher than he's converted in all games this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6th-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Naz Reid has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 19.2% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season at home. Naz Reid will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually improves stat production in all stat categories.

This year, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 11.7 field goal attempts per game (6th-fewest in the league) against the Lakers, resulting in a difficult matchup. The 3rd-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should reduce possessions for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers may be a tough one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.7 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (5th-least in the league).

This year, opposing starting PFs have posted 14.5 points per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, identifying this as a difficult matchup for offensive production. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league with just 9.7 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup against Minnesota is a challenging one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 3.1 foul shots per game this year when the Timberwolves are on their home court (9th-least in the NBA).

Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6th-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Mike Conley has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 9.3% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have attempted 6.2 free throws per game (4th-highest in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, easily managing to get to the charity stripe. Mike Conley will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to raise player performance across the board.

Austin Reaves has successfully made 3.5 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 more than he's sunk overall this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Austin Reaves slots into the 95th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 35.2 minutes per game this year. As it relates to shooting, the Lakers's terrific 115.1 points per game as the away team measures as the 9th-highest in the NBA over the last 20 games. Austin Reaves has sunk 5.7 free throws per game over the last 15 games on the road, 1.4 more than he's made overall this season when playing on the road. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.6 free throws per game (6th-most in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Julius Randle has sunk 55.2% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games at home, 5.9% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year while at home. Julius Randle has successfully made 2.5 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 more than he's made in all games this season. Out of all players in the league, Julius Randle rates in the 87th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 31.9 minutes per game at home this year. The matchup against the Lakers is a good one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting PFs have totaled the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6th-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

Jaden McDaniels has sunk 7.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 higher than he's sunk in all games this season. Among all players in the NBA, Jaden McDaniels measures in the 86th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 31.7 minutes per game when playing at home this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have tallied 5.8 3-point attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers, creating a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6th-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Jaden McDaniels is expected to get a boost in productivity in all stat categories in light of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

Jaxson Hayes has made 70.7% of his shot attempts from the field this year, placing him in the 99th percentile among all players in the league. As it relates to shooting, the Lakers's terrific 115.1 points per game as the away team measures as the 9th-highest in the NBA over the last 20 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 10.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 3.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

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