If you are planning on betting the Raptors-Jazz NBA game on Monday night, consider the fact that Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is being listed as out with an ankle injury so that will certainly affect the line. Utah plays again on Wednesday and Friday. Here’s a look at two other interesting matchups in the NBA this week. Check back for NBA odds on gameday.
Los Angeles and Minnesota have faced off on 111 occasions in series history, with the Lakers holding a 77-34 edge all-time. At STAPLES Center, the Lakers are 27-9 all-time against the Timberwolves and have won 10 of their last 15 meetings in Los Angeles. The Lakers owned a 22-game win streak against the Timberwolves from 3/18/07 to 3/27/13, which was the second-longest streak for wins against an opponent in Lakers franchise history, ranking ahead of the 19 straight victories over the Dallas Mavericks from 1995-99, but behind a franchise record 24 consecutive victories over the Kansas City/Sacramento Kings from 1983-88.On Oct. 29, the Lakers lost 124-120 at Minnesota. Butler hit five of Minnesota’s eight 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to finish with 32 points on 12-for-20 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns pitched in 25 points, a season-high 16 rebounds and four blocks for the Timberwolves. LeBron James had 29 points and Brandon Ingram 24. The Lakers let the Wolves grab a season-high 20 offensive rebounds and committed 18 turnovers. James currently possesses an NBA record double-digit scoring streak that stands at 882 regular season games. He’s averaging 27.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 2.1 steals in 36.4 minutes.
Top NBA Betting Picks of the Week – November 5th Edition
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Milwaukee Bucks at Portland Trail Blazers
- When: Tuesday, 10 PM ET (NBA League Pass)
Team Records
- All: Bucks 8-1 / Trail Blazers 7-3
- Home: Bucks 6-0 / Trail Blazers 4-2
- Away: Bucks 2-1 / Trail Blazers 3-1
- As Favorite: Bucks 7-0 / Trail Blazers 5-2
- As Underdog: Bucks 1-1 / Trail Blazers 2-1
- ATS: Bucks 6-2-1 / Trail Blazers 7-3
- Over/Under: Bucks 7-2 / Trail Blazers 6-4
Minnesota Timberwolves at LA Lakers
- When: Wednesday, 10:30 PM ET (ESPN)
Team Records
- All: Timberwolves 4-6 / Lakers 4-6
- Home: Timberwolves 4-1 / Lakers 2-3
- Away: Timberwolves 0-5 / Lakers 2-3
- As Favorite: Timberwolves 2-0 / Lakers 2-4
- As Underdog: Timberwolves 2-6 / Lakers 2-2
- ATS: Timberwolves 2-6 / Lakers 3-7
- Over/Under: Timberwolves 5-5 / Lakers 5-4-1
