Malik Beasley Points Prop is currently Over/Under 7.5 (-115/-115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Malik Beasley has attempted 6.9 3-pointers per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile among all players in the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games.
The matchup against the Timberwolves is a challenging one for three-point attempts; opposing squads have tallied the least three attempts per game in the league over the last 20 games (28.9).
The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year, which should lead to more opportunities for the Lakers.
Malik Beasley will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raises player performance in all stat categories.
Favors Under
Malik Beasley has successfully made 38.4% of his field goal attempts this year, putting him in the 15th percentile among all players in the league.
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 9 games at home.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).
The Timberwolves have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.3) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This matchup is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; opposing clubs have attempted a colossal 26.0 free throws per game this year (2nd-most in the league).