The Los Angeles Lakers are facing an uphill battle after Minnesota’s dominant win in Game 1, but oddsmakers still favor them to win the series. Despite being downgraded from -190 favorites to -145 underdogs before Game 2, the Lakers’ chances have not changed significantly.
However, the Timberwolves are on a roll, having won three consecutive games outright as underdogs and boasting a strong 10-10 record in such games this season. The Lakers will look to bounce back at home, where they were expected to take an early lead after their Game 1 loss.
The Wolves’ impressive performance has given them another chance to prove the public wrong and show that they are indeed the better team. With a prime spot to rebound on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. CT on TNT, Minnesota is a force to be reckoned with in Game 2.
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/timberwolves/minnesota-timberwolves-news/oddsmakers-favor-lakers-by-more-in-game-2-even-after-wolves-statement-win