LA Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
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 Wolves 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 -110 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.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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 logo Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

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.

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.

LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

The best pick is to snap up the -110 that Wolves 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.

The expert basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.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.

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.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaden McDaniels Under 12.5 Points -128 BetMGM logo

Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) has had Under 12.5 points in 8 of the past 10 games. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -128 that he doesn’t reach this total.

Latest Jaden McDaniels Player Prop Odds


Anthony Edwards Over 5.5 Rebounds -133 BetMGM logo

Anthony Edwards (Wolves) has secured Over 5.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this line making appeal at odds of -133.

Latest Anthony Edwards Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves -3.5
Totals Over 208.5
Player Points Jaden McDaniels Under 12.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Wolves -3.5 on the spread, combined with Over 208.5 and Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) to score Under 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 101 - 108 Timberwolves logo 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.

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LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Wolves Favorites to Win According to the Books

With the sportsbooks giving them a 63% probability of winning this NBA game, Minnesota Timberwolves might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -167 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that LA Lakers are least likely to win at +142.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 208.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 208.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Luka Doncic is available at -110 to rack up Over 30.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 26.5
-109
Under 26.5
-122
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 23.5
-120
Under 23.5
-112
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 18.5
-114
Under 18.5
-118
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-149
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+116
Under 6.5
-154
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-149
Under 4.5
+112
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-130
Under 4.5
-103
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Player Rebounds
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-147
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Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 9.5
-123
Under 9.5
-108
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+104
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
-123
Under 6.5
-108
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 2 37.95 92 17 46.0 8.5 3.5 11.5 0.5 1.0
Austin Reaves 4 37.78 143 34 35.8 8.5 3.0 6.8 - 1.8
Rui Hachimura 4 35.98 66 6 16.5 1.5 1.8 3.8 0.3 0.5

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 2 36.95 72 6 36.0 3.0 4.0 5.5 1.0 -
Julius Randle 4 35.05 100 20 25.0 5.0 2.3 6.8 0.5 1.3
Jaden McDaniels 4 31.65 64 4 16.0 1.0 1.3 3.8 2.5 0.5

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Maximilian Kleber
Injured

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Rob Dillingham
Injured

Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup
3 Jaden McDaniels
5 Anthony Edwards
10 Mike Conley
27 Rudy Gobert
30 Julius Randle
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
11 Jaxson Hayes
15 Austin Reaves
23 LeBron James
28 Rui Hachimura
77 Luka Doncic

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

27 Oct NBA
Trail Blazers 122-108 Lakers
26 Oct NBA
Lakers 127-120 Kings
24 Oct NBA
Timberwolves 110-128 Lakers
21 Oct NBA
Warriors 119-109 Lakers
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 103-96 Lakers
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 113-116 Timberwolves
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 104-116 Timberwolves
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 85-94 Lakers
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 117-95 Lakers
13 Apr NBA
Lakers 81-109 Trail Blazers

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

27 Oct NBA
Nuggets 127-114 Timberwolves
26 Oct NBA
Pacers 110-114 Timberwolves
24 Oct NBA
Timberwolves 110-128 Lakers
22 Oct NBA
Timberwolves 118-114 Trail Blazers
28 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 94-124 Thunder
26 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 128-126 Timberwolves
24 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 101-143 Timberwolves
22 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 103-118 Thunder
20 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 88-114 Thunder
14 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 110-121 Timberwolves

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
  • 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