Minnesota Timberwolves
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
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  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Lakers

Why Under 225.5 Looks the Best Betting Option

Under 225.5 points could be on the money when the Wolves go up against the Lakers. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -110 looks like a value wager.

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7 Wolves Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Minnesota Timberwolves started their campaign with a 118-114 win away to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Anthony Edwards poured in 41 points, with Julius Randle contributing 19 and Jaden McDaniels adding 18.

LA Lakers opened their season with a 119-109 home defeat to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic recorded 43 points and 12 rebounds, while Austin Reaves scored 26 points and DeAndre Ayton 10.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Wolves and the Lakers saw the former win. It was a 103-96 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. The Wolves have beaten the Lakers in the past three matchups. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.9 points, 41.8 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.7 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 77.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.9 points and 39.6 rebounds per matchup.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.4 points and 3.4 (39.1%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert averages 7.5 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.2 assists.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 106.4 points, 40.2 rebounds, 22.1 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 75.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.7 points and 43.4 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 30.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3.3 (40.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle.

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Gabe Vincent, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -110 for Under 225.5 points to be scored in this NBA game looks like great value. Our pick is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball predictions.

Key Timberwolves vs Lakers stats:

  • The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wolves games on the road.
  • The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Wolves games on the road.
  • The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lakers games.
  • The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Lakers games.

Under 225.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naz Reid Under 11.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Naz Reid (Wolves) has failed to cover the 11.5 points total in 10 of the past 10 games. We are therefore keen to back the -108 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Austin Reaves (Lakers) has racked up Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the +102 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 225.5
Spread Lakers +2.5
Player Points Naz Reid Under 11.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 225.5, Lakers +2.5 and Naz Reid (Wolves) to score Under 11.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 108 - 110 Lakers logo Lakers

The Lakers are available at huge odds to register a 110-108 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Expecting Tight Affair

The latest Moneyline odds are +104 that LA Lakers win, while Minnesota Timberwolves have been chalked up at -122. There is a 49% chance of the hosts winning according to the top NBA sportsbooks.

There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 225.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 225.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Luka Doncic is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -118 to score Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -114.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 27.5
-114
Under 27.5
-118
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 21.5
-122
Under 21.5
-109
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 18.5
-114
Under 18.5
-118
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-132
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-147
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 5.5
-137
Under 5.5
+102
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-130
Under 4.5
-103
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 9.5
-114
Under 9.5
-118
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Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 9.5
-122
Under 9.5
-108
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-130
Under 8.5
-103
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
-123
Under 6.5
-108
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Lakers Home Form Reads Six Defeats in Last Ten

The Lakers have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, posting 108.20 points per contest while yielding 112.60.

The Wolves have gone 6-4 across their last 10 road games, posting 106.80 points per contest while yielding 108.70.

The last time the Wolves faced the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, they won 103-96. The last 10 head-to-head matchups at Crypto.com Arena have been split, with each team winning five times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O225.5 U225.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 4-6 220.80 108.20 112.60 5 5
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats 6-4 215.50 106.80 108.70 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
  • U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 1 39.3 41 1 41.0 1.0 5.0 7.0 1.0 -
Julius Randle 1 37.3 19 6 19.0 6.0 3.0 7.0 1.0 2.0
Rudy Gobert 1 31.9 10 - 10.0 - - 6.0 1.0 -

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 1 41 43 9 43.0 9.0 2.0 12.0 1.0 2.0
Austin Reaves 1 36.3 26 9 26.0 9.0 1.0 5.0 - 2.0
Rui Hachimura 1 35.4 9 3 9.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 - -

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

LA Lakers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
LeBron James
Injured
Adou Thiero
Injured
Maximilian Kleber
Injured
Jaxson Hayes
Injured

Starting Lineups

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
5 DeAndre Ayton
7 Gabe Vincent
15 Austin Reaves
28 Rui Hachimura
77 Luka Doncic
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup
0 Donte DiVincenzo
3 Jaden McDaniels
5 Anthony Edwards
27 Rudy Gobert
30 Julius Randle

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

22 Oct NBA
Timberwolves 118-114 Trail Blazers
28 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 94-124 Thunder
26 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 128-126 Timberwolves
24 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 101-143 Timberwolves
22 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 103-118 Thunder
20 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 88-114 Thunder
14 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 110-121 Timberwolves
12 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 117-110 Warriors
10 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 102-97 Warriors
08 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 93-117 Timberwolves

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

21 Oct NBA
Warriors 119-109 Lakers
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 103-96 Lakers
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 113-116 Timberwolves
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 104-116 Timberwolves
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 85-94 Lakers
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 117-95 Lakers
13 Apr NBA
Lakers 81-109 Trail Blazers
11 Apr NBA
Rockets 109-140 Lakers
09 Apr NBA
Lakers 112-97 Mavericks
08 Apr NBA
Lakers 120-136 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak