- The Los Angeles Lakers odds are favored over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- There is a 5.5-point spread set in favor of the Lakers.
LOS ANGELES – Game 2 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves is set for Tuesday Night. Headed into Game 2, the Timberwolves lead the series 1-0 after pulling off an impressive 117-95 victory on the road.
Despite being up 1-0 on the series, it’s the Lakers who are favored on legal sports betting sites to even up and go to Minnesota ties 1-1.
Minnesota Timberwolves Vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Moneyline: Timberwolves (+215) vs. Lakers (-260)
- Spread: Lakers -5.5 (-115)
- Total: 211.5
Lakers Tie Up & Cover In Game 2
The Lakers definitely got caught slipping in Game 1 with their massive 22-point loss. However, it’s hard to believe that adjustments won’t be made and that they’ll drop two games at home to open the series.
Bettors should remember that this is a Lakers team that finished the season with one of the best records against the spread at 45-36-2 while Minnesota is 40-42-1 against the spread to this point.
It should also be known that the Lakers are a top-3 team when playing at home as a favorite this season with a 21-12 record against the spread at 5.1 winning point margin. On the contrary, Minnesota is 10-5 against the spread as an away team underdog, however, they are barely there with an average of +1.5 points overall.
That said, and the slight -115 shade on their NBA odds to cover the -5.5-point spread, bettors can confidently take the Lakers to cover in Game 2 and even up the series.
