Los Angeles at Minnesota

The Lakers focal point to start the season a year ago was defense, but this year it is offense.  They do it better than anyone at 112+ a game. That doesn't bode well for the T-wolves in this one as they have already allowed 110 or more in eight of their first 13 games, including the last three and are 2-6 ATS in those games. The Lakers are off and running to a 10-2 start and have been 5-1 ATS in their last six as a road favorite of 5-10.5, while the T-wolves as a home dog from 5-10.5 are 18-38-1 ATS. The Lakers have gotten the money in four of their last five trips here and I expect them to get it done tonight as well. I like the Lakers in this one.