Timberwolves Enter Game 5 as Underdog Against Lakers

The Timberwolves secured their victories at home, claiming Games 3 and 4 to grab a strong 3-1 advantage in the series; however, bookmakers lean towards the Lakers for Game 5 on Wednesday evening.

According to the betting lines, the Lakers are expected to win Game 5 by 5.5 points. FanDuel Sportsbook However, the Timberwolves are heavy -500 favorites to claim the series victory, whereas Los Angeles is positioned as a considerable underdog at +385 odds.

Even though Minnesota holds an edge with a score of 3-1 in their head-to-head matchups, it’s not unexpected that Las Vegas is considered the favorite heading into Game 5. Initially, the Lakers were set as the frontrunners to claim the series victory, and this sentiment was reflected when they entered Games 1 and 2 as favorites at Crypto.com Arena. With little pressure on them during the game on Wednesday, many expect the public will back Los Angeles to force a sixth match in Minneapolis.

In the regular season, the Lakers had a record of 25 wins and 7 losses when playing asfavorites at their home venue. In contrast, the Timberwolves managed only 7 victories out of 14 games when acting as underdogs away from Minnesota. For game one, Los Angeles opened as a 4.5-point favorite, then increased to being a six-point favorite for game two; consequently, this upcoming match marks their third consecutive instance where they enter with an advantage on familiar turf.

Game 5 begins shortly after 9 p.m. Central Time and will air nationwide on TNT/TruTV/Max, with local coverage provided by the FanDuel Sports Network North. Should Los Angeles manage to prolong the series, Game 6 would take place on Friday evening in Minneapolis.

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