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
Don’t Underestimate Wolves

No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, 24-17 Away) face No. 3 LA Lakers (50-32, 31-10 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Crypto.com Arena. The Wolves lead the series 1-0.

We’re confident that the Wolves can produce a strong performance against the Lakers. Our best prediction is that the underdogs will cover the spread of +5.5 and you can currently get -110.

117-95 Victory for Wolves in Last Head-to-Head

Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Lakers met on Saturday night, with the Wolves winning 117-95 at Crypto.com Arena.

Jaden McDaniels led the way for the Wolves with 25 points, while Naz Reid and Anthony Edwards had 23 and 22. Luka Doncic recorded 37 for the Lakers, with LeBron James racking up 19 and Austin Reaves 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In the past 10 games between the teams, the Wolves have won six.

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 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.0 points, 47.5 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 6.3 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 49.9% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.7 points and 38.6 rebounds per contest.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.7 points and 4.5 (39.5%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert averages 13.9 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.2 assists.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.2 points, 41.1 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 112.3 points and 42.9 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 27.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists, while Austin Reaves has an average of 3.5 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

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

Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Considering the +5.5 that is on offer for Wolves, our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread in this NBA contest. They can stay in the game and odds of -110 is available.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and the form guide also informs our NBA picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Timberwolves vs Lakers stats:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 18 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 6 of their last 10 games against Wolves.

Wolves +5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rui Hachimura Over 0.5 Assists -227 BetMGM logo

Rui Hachimura (Lakers) finished with Over 0.5 assists in 5 straight games. You can secure betting odds of -227 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

Latest Rui Hachimura Player Prop Odds

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Anthony Edwards Over 25.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Anthony Edwards (Wolves) has totaled an average of 31.2 points in the past 5 road games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -122 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest Anthony Edwards Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves +5.5
Totals Over 210.5
Player Assists Rui Hachimura Over 0.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Wolves to cover the +5.5 spread along with Over 210.5. Add in Rui Hachimura (Lakers) to get Over 0.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 108 - 110 Lakers logo Lakers

For a fun wager, consider backing the Lakers to claim a 110-108 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers 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.

Lakers Made Favorites by the Books

LA Lakers have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability due to their -256 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Minnesota Timberwolves, you will find +210 about the underdogs.

6 is where the spread lies, with total points being 210 right now. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 210 at -112.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless and it’s great to have so many alternatives.

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

Luka Doncic is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -110 that he scores Over 30.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 26.5
-108
Under 26.5
-122
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 24.5
-106
Under 24.5
-125
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 18.5
-118
Under 18.5
-114
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
+108
Under 7.5
-143
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-118
Under 6.5
-114
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-156
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 4.5
+110
Under 4.5
-147
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 10.5
-115
Under 10.5
-115
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-139
Under 8.5
+104
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-122
Under 7.5
-109
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
-128
Under 6.5
-104
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 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

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 1 39.3 41 1 41.0 1.0 5.0 7.0 1.0 -
Julius Randle 1 37.3 19 6 19.0 6.0 3.0 7.0 1.0 2.0
Rudy Gobert 1 31.9 10 - 10.0 - - 6.0 1.0 -

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 1 41 43 9 43.0 9.0 2.0 12.0 1.0 2.0
Austin Reaves 1 36.3 26 9 26.0 9.0 1.0 5.0 - 2.0
Rui Hachimura 1 35.4 9 3 9.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 - -

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Rob Dillingham
Injured

LA Lakers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Maximilian Kleber
Injured

Starting Lineups

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

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

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
12 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 117-110 Warriors
10 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 102-97 Warriors
08 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 93-117 Timberwolves

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

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
11 Apr NBA
Rockets 109-140 Lakers
09 Apr NBA
Lakers 112-97 Mavericks
08 Apr NBA
Lakers 120-136 Thunder

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
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 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 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 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 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 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
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
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
  • 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