LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Back Wolves For a Convincing Win

No. 3 LA Lakers (50-32, 19-22 Away) face No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, 25-16 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Target Center. The series is tied 1-1.

Our prediction is for the Timberwolves to cover the attractive -3 line in their meeting with the Lakers. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and 1.91 is available on the spread.

Lakers Overcame Wolves in Last H2H

When LA Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves clashed on Tuesday night, the Lakers claimed a 94-85 win at Crypto.com Arena.

Luka Doncic bagged 31 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers, LeBron James had 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Austin Reaves scored 16 points. For the Wolves, Julius Randle finished with 27 points, while Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid got 25 and 9.

The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Wolves victories.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W

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The Lakers have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.2 points, 41.0 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.1 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 81.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.1 points and 42.2 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 27.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3.2 (41.0%) 3-pointers made.

The Wolves have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.1 points, 46.6 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 5.7 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 106.2 points and 39.3 rebounds.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.2 points and 4.3 (38.4%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert has an average of 13.2 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.0 assists.

Expert NBA Analysis

The expert basketball handicappers at jeetwin88.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our NBA predictions along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Lakers vs Timberwolves stats:

• The -3 line has been covered by Wolves in all of their last 5 games at home.
• The -3 line has been covered by Wolves in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -3 line has been covered by Wolves in 5 consecutive games at home.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction

The best pick is to snap up the 1.91 that Minnesota Timberwolves are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -3 for this NBA contest and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

If you’re hunting for tastier odds and feel confident your selection is going to perform well, then consider moving the line and land a bigger potential return.

Wolves -3 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Our Pick

Timberwolves -3 @ 1.91 Watch Live Bet Now

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Player Props

Anthony Edwards Under 26.5 Points 1.81

Anthony Edwards (Wolves) has scored an average of 22.8 points in the past 5 games at home. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of 1.81.

Latest Anthony Edwards Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 26.5

1.93

Under 26.5

1.81

Assists

Over 4.5

1.72

Under 4.5

2.04

Rebounds

Over 5.5

1.81

Under 5.5

1.93

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LeBron James Under 7.5 Rebounds 2.07

LeBron James (Lakers) hasn't covered the 7.5 rebounds total in 6 of the past 9 games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Player Rebounds line and this is priced at 2.07.

Latest LeBron James Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 22.5

1.79

Under 22.5

1.95

Assists

Over 6.5

2.17

Under 6.5

1.64

Rebounds

Over 8.5

2.07

Under 8.5

1.70

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 101 - 108 Timberwolves

Let’s roll the dice and try the Timberwolves to enjoy a 108-101 winning scoreline here. There are massive odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Wolves Favorites to Win According to the Books

With the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability of winning this NBA game, Minnesota Timberwolves might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their 1.66 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that LA Lakers are least likely to win at 2.28.

The current spread is 3 and the total points line is 205.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 205.5, this selection is available at 1.91.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Lakers

2.28

Timberwolves

1.66

Point Spread

Lakers +3

1.91

Timberwolves -3

1.91

Total Points

Under 205.5

1.91

Over 205.5

1.91

Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Luka Doncic is available at 1.88 to rack up Over 30.5 points. If you want to go Under, then 1.85 is available.

Player Points

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 30.5

1.88

Under 30.5

1.85

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 26.5

1.93

Under 26.5

1.81

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 22.5

1.79

Under 22.5

1.95

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 18.5

1.94

Under 18.5

1.80

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 17.5

1.80

Under 17.5

1.93

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

1.74

Under 11.5

2.00

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

1.81

Under 11.5

1.93

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 10.5

1.78

Under 10.5

1.97

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 9.5

1.79

Under 9.5

1.94

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 9.5

2.00

Under 9.5

1.74

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

1.74

Under 6.5

2.00

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

1.83

Under 6.5

1.91

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 6.5

1.88

Under 6.5

1.85

Player Assists

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 6.5

1.68

Under 6.5

2.12

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

2.17

Under 6.5

1.64

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

1.72

Under 4.5

2.04

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

1.63

Under 4.5

2.20

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

2.17

Under 4.5

1.64

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

2.30

Under 3.5

1.57

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

1.75

Under 3.5

2.02

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

1.95

Under 2.5

1.77

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 1.5

1.67

Under 1.5

2.10

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 1.5

1.83

Under 1.5

1.91

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 1.5

2.50

Under 1.5

1.50

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 0.5

1.44

Under 0.5

2.65

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 0.5

1.43

Under 0.5

2.75

Player Rebounds

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 9.5

1.83

Under 9.5

1.89

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 9.5

2.02

Under 9.5

1.75

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

2.07

Under 8.5

1.70

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

1.88

Under 6.5

1.85

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

1.81

Under 5.5

1.93

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

2.00

Under 5.5

1.77

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

2.14

Under 5.5

1.66

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 5.5

2.07

Under 5.5

1.70

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

2.07

Under 4.5

1.70

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 4.5

2.15

Under 4.5

1.65

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

2.20

Under 3.5

1.62

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

1.83

Under 2.5

1.91

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

2.07

Under 2.5

1.72

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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

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