Minnesota at Los Angeles

Minnesota is looking better than the Lakers these days due to the development of rookies Andrew Wiggins, Zach LaVine and Adreian Payne. All three are getting increased playing time. Wiggins put up 29 points in a loss at Portland on Wednesday and is averaging 25.5 points over the last four games as he surges toward the Rookie of the Year Award. And Minnesota center Gorgui Dieng (concussion) is expected back tonight. The Timberwolves are 8-3 ATS against the NBA Pacific Division, as well as 4-1 ATS on the road against an opponent with a home winning percentage of less than .400. The Lakers have lost 12 of 15 games but are favored. LA plays no defense (105 points per game allowed, second most) and is second worst in field goal shooting defense. Los Angeles suffered its fifth straight loss 119-101 at Denver on Wednesday and Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (knee) sat out and is questionable tonight. The Lakers are 1-4 ATS at home, 1-6-1 ATS when playing on one day of rest. When these teams meet the road team is 20-7 ATS and the Timberwolves are 12-5-1 ATS at Los Angeles. Take the points on Minnesota.