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Los Angeles at Minnesota

December 9, 2015
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The Lakers lost a close 112-111 decision against Minnesota on Oct. 28, which was the first time the Timberwolves had beaten the Lakers in four tries. Los Angeles lost at Toronto 102-93 on Monday as Kobe Bryant scored 21 points and Lou Williams and Julius Randle added 15 each. Bryant had been in a season-long shooting slump but broke out with a 50 percent performance against the Raptors. Minnesota has lost four in a row after a 110-106 loss against the Clippers on Monday. The Timberwolves shot just 43.9 percent from the field and continued their losing ways at home this season where they are an inexplicable 2-9 straight-up. Andrew Wiggins has been a bright spot in averaging 21.1 points and Karl Anthony-Towns averages 14.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, but the Wolves have yet to find any consistency, especially on their home court. Minnesota is 0-4-1 ATS its last five games after a loss and an astonishing 4-22-1 ATS their last 27 home games against a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. The Lakers have covered the number nine of their last 11 in Minnesota. Grab the points and play the Lakers.

1.5 units on Los Angeles +7 (-105) (risk 1.5 to return 2.93)
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Los Angeles Lakers
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25
24
33
8
122
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24
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9
123
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