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

Bet on Wolves Against The Spread

No. 3 LA Lakers (50-32, 19-22 Away) play No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, 25-16 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round game at Target Center. The Wolves lead the series 2-1.

There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing the Timberwolves at -3.5. We can get odds of 1.95 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome the Lakers.

Wolves Won Previous H2H Clash

LA Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves clashed on Friday night, with the Wolves securing a 116-104 win at Target Center.

Jaden McDaniels scored 30 points for the Wolves, with Anthony Edwards getting 29 and Julius Randle 22. For the Lakers, LeBron James recorded 38 points and 10 rebounds, with Austin Reaves having 20 points and Luka Doncic 17.

It’s been six Wolves wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

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 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.2 points, 40.3 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 47.8% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 109.9 points and 40.9 rebounds per contest.

Luka Doncic is averaging 27.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists, while Austin Reaves averages 3.5 (46.1%) 3-pointers made.

The Wolves have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.4 points, 44.5 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 6.4 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 106.2 points and 38.7 rebounds.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.6 points and 4.4 (39.3%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert has an average of 11.0 rebounds and Julius Randle 4.9 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic.

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle.

Expert NBA Analysis

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making NBA predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Lakers vs Timberwolves stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by Wolves in all of their last 5 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction

There’s a generous line of -3.5 when it comes to Minnesota Timberwolves for this NBA showdown. The 1.95 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our pick is that the favorites will make it happen.

If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.

Wolves -3.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Our Pick

Timberwolves -3.5 @ 1.95 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jaden McDaniels Under 13.5 Points 1.97

Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) has had Under 13.5 points in 8 of the past 10 games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of 1.97 available.

Latest Jaden McDaniels Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

1.77

Under 13.5

1.97

Assists

Over 1.5

2.05

Under 1.5

1.69

Rebounds

Over 5.5

1.85

Under 5.5

1.88

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Rui Hachimura Under 5.5 Rebounds 1.75

Rui Hachimura (Lakers) hasn't covered the 5.5 rebounds total in 4 of the past 4 games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back him to go under the Player Rebounds line at odds of 1.75.

Latest Rui Hachimura Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

1.94

Under 11.5

1.79

Assists

Over 0.5

1.43

Under 0.5

2.75

Rebounds

Over 5.5

2.00

Under 5.5

1.75

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 102 - 110 Timberwolves

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Timberwolves can be backed speculatively to achieve a 110-102 victory.

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.

Books Have Wolves as Favorites

With a 57% chance of securing victory, Minnesota Timberwolves are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of 1.74. LA Lakers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 2.16.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 208.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 208.5 at 1.91.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Lakers

2.16

Timberwolves

1.74

Point Spread

Lakers +2.5

1.91

Timberwolves -2.5

1.91

Total Points

Under 208.5

1.91

Over 208.5

1.91

Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Luka Doncic is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at 1.81 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at 1.93.

Player Points

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 28.5

1.81

Under 28.5

1.93

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 27.5

1.87

Under 27.5

1.87

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 23.5

1.81

Under 23.5

1.93

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 18.5

1.79

Under 18.5

1.94

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 17.5

1.80

Under 17.5

1.94

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 13.5

1.77

Under 13.5

1.97

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 11.5

1.94

Under 11.5

1.79

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 10.5

1.85

Under 10.5

1.91

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 8.5

1.72

Under 8.5

2.07

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 7.5

1.90

Under 7.5

1.86

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 7.5

1.93

Under 7.5

1.80

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

1.93

Under 6.5

1.83

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

1.95

Under 6.5

1.81

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 4.5

1.80

Under 4.5

1.95

Jarred Vanderbilt (Lakers)

Over 2.5

1.95

Under 2.5

1.80

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 2.5

2.00

Under 2.5

1.74

Player Assists

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

1.95

Under 7.5

1.79

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

2.10

Under 6.5

1.68

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

1.64

Under 4.5

2.17

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

1.79

Under 4.5

1.95

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

2.12

Under 4.5

1.68

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

1.89

Under 3.5

1.87

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

1.81

Under 3.5

1.95

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

2.09

Under 2.5

1.71

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 1.5

2.05

Under 1.5

1.69

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 1.5

1.91

Under 1.5

1.83

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 1.5

2.60

Under 1.5

1.45

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 0.5

1.43

Under 0.5

2.75

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 0.5

1.50

Under 0.5

2.45

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 0.5

1.77

Under 0.5

1.95

Jarred Vanderbilt (Lakers)

Over 0.5

2.15

Under 0.5

1.65

Player Rebounds

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

1.70

Under 8.5

2.08

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

1.79

Under 8.5

1.95

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 8.5

1.88

Under 8.5

1.85

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 7.5

2.08

Under 7.5

1.70

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

2.07

Under 6.5

1.71

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

1.85

Under 5.5

1.88

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 5.5

2.00

Under 5.5

1.75

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

1.91

Under 5.5

1.85

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

1.81

Under 4.5

1.93

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

1.94

Under 3.5

1.82

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 3.5

1.82

Under 3.5

1.94

Jarred Vanderbilt (Lakers)

Over 3.5

1.86

Under 3.5

1.90

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

2.22

Under 2.5

1.63

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

1.89

Under 2.5

1.87

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 2.5

2.40

Under 2.5

1.53

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 1.5

2.49

Under 1.5

1.51

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Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

10 Mike Conley

27 Rudy Gobert

30 Julius Randle

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

11 Jaxson Hayes

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

77 Luka Doncic

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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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