LA Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves
  1. Prediction
  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
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 Wolves at -3.5. We can get odds of -105 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.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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 logo Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

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.

LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

There’s a generous line of -3.5 when it comes to Wolves for this NBA showdown. The -105 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our pick is that the favorites will make it happen.

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.

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.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaden McDaniels Under 13.5 Points -103 BetMGM logo

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 -103 available.

Latest Jaden McDaniels Player Prop Odds

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Rui Hachimura Under 5.5 Rebounds -133 BetMGM logo

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 -133.

Latest Rui Hachimura Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves -2.5
Totals Over 208.5
Player Points Jaden McDaniels Under 13.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Wolves -2.5. We’ve also gone for Over 208.5 and Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) to score Under 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 102 - 110 Timberwolves logo 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 above betting predictions.

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 -135. LA Lakers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +116.

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 -110.

If you’re wagering on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the hundreds of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to bet pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Luka Doncic is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -123 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -108.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 27.5
-115
Under 27.5
-115
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 23.5
-123
Under 23.5
-108
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 18.5
-127
Under 18.5
-106
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-127
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-147
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-156
Under 4.5
+117
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-127
Under 4.5
-105
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Player Rebounds
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-143
Under 8.5
+108
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-127
Under 8.5
-105
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Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 8.5
-114
Under 8.5
-118
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
+108
Under 7.5
-143
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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
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
  • 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