Minnesota couldn’t play any better than they did as they overachieved in their shooting so there should be a bit of regression. Denver shot above their average too so regression will happen as well with them. This total is about three points less than the total in game 1 and that reflects what they shot on the court. The oddsmakers are expecting regression from both so the under looks good for game 2. It makes sense too because Denver will try to lock down more on defense to try and even up the score so they will take away some of the shooting and looks that Minnesota usually gets and defend the rim better. Since both teams as a whole, played over their averages from the field and at the 3 point line in game 1, expect regression in those numbers, as a whole, in game 2. Denver went Under its team total in four of its five games against the Lakers. Denver have played five of their last six games to the under. Minnesota have played their last four of five games to the Under. There have been a lot more scores under the given totals as the playoffs progress, so in this game, there shouldn’t be more points but less.

Best bet: take the Under the Total.