In the second game televised on ESPN tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers could be a bit short-handed in this game, making it an interesting one from an NBA betting perspective. Be sure to utilize the Awesemo tools for all the best NBA betting tips. Let’s take a look at the best Lakers vs. Timberwolves NBA betting picks for tonight using the Awesemo OddsShopper.
Best NBA Bets Tonight | Lakers vs. Timberwolves
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Date: Friday, Dec. 17, 2021
Time: 10 p.m. EST
Venue: Target Center — Minneapolis, Minn.
Coverage: ESPN
Lakers vs. Timberwolves NBA Betting Picks + Odds Shopping
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LeBron James Under 9.5 Assists (-145, Caesars)
When sorting the prop bets by expected win percentage, this is the prop that comes to the very top. OddsShopper gives this prop a 78% chance to go under and a 31% ROI, projecting LeBron James for 7.7 assists. The Lakers are short-handed tonight, with Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker, Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard out. It feels like one of those games where LeBron plays more isolation basketball than normal in order for the Lakers to get some offense going, which leads to fewer assists. LeBron has totaled under 9.5 assists in 13 of his 17 games this season.
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D’Angelo Russell Over 5.5 Assists (-140, PointsBet)
D’Angelo Russell has played two games since returning from injury, with him seeing over 30 minutes in both games. In other words, he should be viewed as all the way back. He totaled five and seven assists in these two games, which is essentially in line with his 6.4 average this season. Russell totaled seven assists in a matchup with the Lakers earlier this season. He has increased his level of play against his former team, averaging 7.7 assists in seven games against the Lakers. OddsShopper gives this prop a 63% chance to go over and a 9% ROI, projecting him for 6.4 assists.
Patrick Beverley Over 3.5 Assists (-141, Caesars)
Patrick Beverley should also rack up assists for the Timberwolves tonight. He has averaged 4.7 assists this season. Beverley has also totaled four and eight assists in Russell’s first two games back from injury, so his return does not hurt Beverley’s assist production. Beverley has totaled over 3.5 assists in seven of his past nine games. OddsShopper gives this prop a 69% chance to go over and an 18% ROI, projecting him for 4.7 assists.
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