The Lakers are severely banged up, and each of their last two games has gone to overtime. I would not be surprised to see them gassed out and coming out completely flat here in this Friday night matchup with Minnesota.

The Timberwolves have lost six straight games straight up and they are only 2-8 against the spread on the season, but I think they'll bring their A-game here to take advantage of this shorthanded Lakers team.

Lakers are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games as a home favorite.

8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves.