Los Angeles at Minnesota

Los Angeles goes on the road against Minnesota, which has lost three of its last five games and still is under .500 for the season with an 18-21 record. Also, the Timberwolves are sitting in last place in the Northwest Division. The Lakers won the last meeting, 114-110, in early November and they actually have been playing better defensively, but still miss LeBron James on the offensive end. James is out again for this one, but the Lakers can keep it close as they're now holding opponents to a .446 field goal percentage, and the Timberwolves shoot only 45.2 percent from the field. The Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS their last six games following an ATS win and 1-4 ATS their last five after any win.  Take the points with the Lakers.