Minnesota @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

The matchup vs. Minnesota is a favorable one for three-point shots; when the Timberwolves are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 4th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (2.6). In terms of drawing fouls, the Lakers's superb 23.1 free throw attempts per game measures as the 4th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. Gabe Vincent will likely see a rise in output in all stat categories due to owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Deandre Ayton has averaged 30.3 minutes per game since the start of last season, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 78th percentile. In terms of drawing fouls, the Lakers's superb 23.1 free throw attempts per game measures as the 4th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. Deandre Ayton will likely see a spike in production in all stat categories in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have shot 40.6% on field goal attempts (3rd-worst in the league) against the Timberwolves, identifying this as a hard matchup. The 9th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Lakers. The Lakers will likely see a decline in possessions today from being pitted against the 6th-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA since the start of last season (the Timberwolves). The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (10th-fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, struggling to draw fouls.

Rui Hachimura has made 51.1% of his shots from the field since the start of last season, placing him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Rui Hachimura ranks in the 87th percentile for three-point proficiency with a phenomenal 39.1% rate since the start of last season. Among all players in the league, Rui Hachimura registers in the 84th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 32.0 minutes per game since the start of last season. In terms of drawing fouls, the Lakers's superb 23.1 free throw attempts per game measures as the 4th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. Minnesota may be a positive one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PFs have attempted an enormous 6.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves are on the road (6th-most in the league).

With respect to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's stellar 14.7 drained threes per game measures as the 5th-strongest in the NBA since the start of last season. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied 5.6 3-point attempts per game (highest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, making this a favorable matchup.

The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a hard one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting PGs have compiled the lowest FG% in the league this year (39.8%). The 9th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Lakers. The Lakers will likely see a decline in possessions today from being pitted against the 6th-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA since the start of last season (the Timberwolves). The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Timberwolves may be a challenging one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted just 3.3 free throws per game over the last 15 games (5th-least in the NBA).

The matchup against Los Angeles is a hard one for shots from the field; when the Los Angeles Lakers are playing at home, the opposition's starting SGs have compiled the 3rd-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (37.1%). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA since the start of last season. The Lakers have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the league since the start of last season, which ought to decrease plays for the Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing away from home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

With respect to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's stellar 14.7 drained threes per game measures as the 5th-strongest in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. Deandre Ayton is a strong one for drawing fouls; when defending opposing starting Cs since the start of last season, they have attempted an enormous 3.4 foul shots per game (79th percentile).

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA since the start of last season. The Lakers have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the league since the start of last season, which ought to decrease plays for the Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing away from home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.

With respect to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's stellar 14.7 drained threes per game measures as the 5th-strongest in the NBA since the start of last season.

With respect to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's stellar 14.7 drained threes per game measures as the 5th-strongest in the NBA since the start of last season. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting PGs have tallied 15.6 field goal attempts per game (7th-most in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, creating a good matchup. The matchup vs. the Lakers may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (8th-most in the league).

Out of all players in the league, Marcus Smart places in the 80th percentile for foul-shot prowess with the home court advantage with a superb 87.5% rate since the start of last season. In terms of drawing fouls, the Lakers's superb 23.1 free throw attempts per game measures as the 4th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. Marcus Smart is expected to see a rise in production in all facets of the game in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Jake LaRavia has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Jaxson Hayes has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Terrence Shannon Jr. has gone over 7.5 in 2 of his last 7 games.

Jaylen Clark has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jarred Vanderbilt has gone over 3.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.