The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will clash at the Staples Center to open the season. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and can be seen on ESP, TWC and FNo.
The Los Angeles Lakers look to improve upon last year’s disappointing season in which they finished 21-61 and failed to make the playoffs. After finishing last year with a 16-66 record and also having missed the playoffs, the Timberwolves are looking to have a better season.
The Lakers, a five-point favorite, will look to capitalize at home against Minnesota. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is sitting at 208 points.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAL, ATS Winner – Min, O/U – Over
Notes
LA Lakers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games.
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games at home.
LA Lakers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home.
LA Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
LA Lakers are 21-4 SU in their last 25 games when playing Minnesota.
LA Lakers are 6-12-1 ATS in their last 19 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
