The Los Angeles Lakers versus the Minnesota Timberwolves is a game to see on a Monday NBA schedule that includes a lot of compelling matchups.

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NBA Spread and Total Picks – December 2

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

• Spread: Celtics -9.5
• Spread Pick: Celtics (Projected to win by 11.2 points)
• Total: 222.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (226.1 total projected points)
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Game Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV Channel: NBCS-BOS and FDSSUN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans

• Spread: Hawks -9.5
• Spread Pick: Hawks (Projected to win by 9.3 points)
• Total: 228.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (227.4 total projected points)
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Game Location: State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia
• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets

• Spread: Bulls -5.5
• Spread Pick: Nets (Projected to win by 0.1 points)
• Total: 234.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (234.7 total projected points)
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Game Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV Channel: YES and CHSN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers

• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Game Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV Channel: NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and FDSN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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