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Lakers vs Timberwolves Friday Same Game Parlay | Best Bets Today
John Canady
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On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road for a showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Los Angeles evened the series at 1-1 with a win on Tuesday night and heads to Minnesota hoping to retake homecourt advantage. Expect a dogfight between both teams in this matchup.
Nonetheless, here’s a look at a same game parlay that could place you on the winning side of this matchup.
Note: All odds & props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Lakers vs Magic
- Location: Target Center – Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Where to Watch: ESPN
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Spread: Timberwolves -3 | Total: 207.5
- Moneyline: Timberwolves -164 | Lakers +136
Lakers vs Magic SGP (+917)
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Lakers ML +136
- The Lakers looked entirely outmatched in Game 1, getting steamrolled on their home floor. However, JJ Redick and his staff made the much-needed adjustments for Tuesday’s matchup to help his squad even this series.
- With more adjustments expected on Friday, I like the odds that an elite basketball mind like Redick can be ahead of the curve and put his team in a position to set the tone.
- The Lakers lost their last game in Minnesota by 10 points, but they were also without LeBron James. This time, I can see James putting together a playoff performance from the past to give his squad the 2-1 lead.
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Luka Doncic OVER 31.5 Points +104
- Through the first two games in the series, Luka Doncic has proven to be a tall task for Minnesota to slow down, averaging 34 points per game.
- Doncic remained aggressive in Game 2 despite shooting 25% from three on eight shots. Considering his willingness to shoot himself out of a slump and find his way to the free throw line, I like the chance he can finish with at least 32 points again tonight.
- On the road, Doncic tends to rise to the occasion to silence the away fans. I expect him to put together a big performance on Friday.
Naz Reid to Score 15+ Points +176
- Naz Reid started this series with a bang, proving to be a difference-maker off the bench for the Timberwolves with 23 points and six threes.
- In Game 2, the LSU product didn’t have quite the same impact, but it was primarily due to three early fouls that limited his time on the court.
- Back at home, I can see Reid giving Minnesota big minutes off the bench tonight, feeding into the crowd’s energy, especially if the Lakers slack off on him defensively at any point.
