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How the public is betting Lakers vs. Timberwolves in Game 3 of NBA Playoffs

How the public is betting Lakers vs. Timberwolves in Game 3 of NBA Playoffs

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By: Sean Barnard

In the final matchup of today’s three-game slate of NBA playoff action, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Timberwolves got off to an ideal start to the postseason, defeating the Lakers 117-95 in the series opener. The Lakers got back on top with a 94-85 win in Game 2 to even the series at one win each. The two teams will now travel out to Minnesota for the next two games in a matchup that has been an interesting clash of styles.

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Heading into Game 3 of the series, the Timberwolves are 3.5-point favorites and -155 on the moneyline. The Lakers hold +130 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook with the over/under set at 207.5.

Looking at the bets placed on DraftKings Sportsbook, it is an interesting mix.

53% of the bets are backing the Lakers to cover the +3 spread, but this is only making up 23% of the handle. This is a similar story on the moneyline, with 59% of DraftKings users backing the +124 moneyline, but this only makes up 25% of the handle.

In contrast, 47% of the bets placed on Minnesota to cover the -3 spread make up 77% of the betting handle, and 41% of bets on the -148 moneyline make up 75% of the handle.

DraftKings users believe it will be a high-scoring matchup tonight, with 79% of the bets and 69% of the handle backing the over of 207.5.

Here are the most popular player props in the Lakers vs. Timberwolves matchup on DraftKings Sportbook:

  1. Rudy Gobert Under 19.5 Points & Rebounds (-140)
  2. LeBron James to score 20+ Points (-285)
  3. Luka Doncic to score 25+ Points (-400)
  4. Anthony Over 26.5 Points (-125)
  5. Luka Doncic to score 30+ Points (-140)
  6. Anthony Edwards to score 30+ Points (+135)
  7. Naz Redi Over 12.5 Points (-120)
  8. Anthony Edwards to score 25+ Points (-190)
  9. Luka Doncic 1st points scorer (+500)
  10. Luka Doncic Over 30.5 Points (+100)

It is no surprise to see the biggest stars dominating this list, with this set to be a pivotal matchup for the outlook of the series.

Currently, the Lakers hold -115 odds of winning the series, with the Timberwolves holding -105 odds of advancing on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Sean Barnard
Sean Barnard

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.