NBA Play-In Preview: Timberwolves vs Lakers and More Expert Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers are favored to win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Play-In Tournament, with Minnesota facing personnel drama and missing key players. Lakers backup guard Dennis Schroder is expected to benefit from the T-Wolves' thin interior and is projected to score at least 10 points. The Lakers' offense has been strong since LeBron James returned to action, and they are among the top teams at attacking the rim for points in the paint. The Lakers are favored to win by as much as 8.5 points, and the Over/Under total is set at 233 points.