Game 5 of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series has a clinching scenario.

The Lakers have to win or they are out, which may catch even the most seasoned fans off guard. Despite being one loss away from elimination, the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic had significantly shorter odds to progress in the playoffs. As it stands, the Lakers are favored by 5.5 points with an over/under of 209.5 in the latest betting odds, raising the question of how this tense matchup might influence your player prop bets.

For references, Doncic’s combined points, rebounds, and assists line is set at 47.5 while James’ is at 42.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Brandin Podziemski: Over 8.5 rebounds + assists (-117)

Stephen Oh suggests that Podziemski’s returns in this line could be the best bet to make at the moment given his strong performances and heavy playing time in recent games.

Anthony Edwards: Over 2.5 turnovers (-105)

This recommendation is based heavily on expected volume as the game intensifies. Despite a strong start to the series, Edwards could be expected to face tough calls from the officials in the pivotal match.

Luka Doncic: Over 6.5 assists (-114)

With critical assists projected and the Lakers needing to push for victory, Doncic’s workload is expected to increase, making him a vital player in more ways than just scoring.

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