Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Oct 2025

NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves square off against the LA Lakers in this NBA matchup at Crypto.com Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Friday, October 24. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Why Under 225.5 Looks the Best Betting Option

Under 225.5 points could be on the money when the Wolves go up against the Lakers. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -110 looks like a value wager.

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7 Wolves Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Minnesota Timberwolves started their campaign with a 118-114 win away to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Anthony Edwards poured in 41 points, with Julius Randle contributing 19 and Jaden McDaniels adding 18.

LA Lakers opened their season with a 119-109 home defeat to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic recorded 43 points and 12 rebounds, while Austin Reaves scored 26 points and DeAndre Ayton 10.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Wolves and the Lakers saw the former win. It was a 103-96 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. The Wolves have beaten the Lakers in the past three matchups. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	1	0	1	118	114	4	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L

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The Wolves have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.9 points, 41.8 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.7 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 77.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.9 points and 39.6 rebounds per matchup.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.4 points and 3.4 (39.1%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert averages 7.5 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.2 assists.

The Lakers have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 106.4 points, 40.2 rebounds, 22.1 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 75.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.7 points and 43.4 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 30.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3.3 (40.2%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -110 for Under 225.5 points to be scored in this NBA game looks like great value. Our pick is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball predictions.

Key Timberwolves vs Lakers stats:

• The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wolves games on the road.
• The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Wolves games on the road.
• The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lakers games.
• The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Lakers games.

Under 225.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naz Reid Under 11.5 Points -111

Naz Reid (Wolves) has failed to cover the 11.5 points total in 10 of the past 10 games. We are therefore keen to back the -111 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest Naz Reid Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-115

Under 11.5

-112

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+116

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Austin Reaves Over 4.5 Rebounds +102

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has racked up Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the +102 available.

Latest Austin Reaves Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-110

Under 21.5

-118

Assists

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-118

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-101

Under 4.5

-128

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves 108 - 110 Lakers

The Lakers are available at huge odds to register a 110-108 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the 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.

Books Expecting Tight Affair

The latest Moneyline odds are +118 that LA Lakers win, while Minnesota Timberwolves have been chalked up at -139. There is a 46% chance of the hosts winning according to the top NBA sportsbooks.

There is a spread of 2.5 and total points has a line of 225.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 225.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Timberwolves

-139

Lakers

+118

Point Spread

Timberwolves -2.5

-110

Lakers +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 225.5

-110

Over 225.5

-110

Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Luka Doncic is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -114 to score Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at the same odds.

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 31.5

-114

Under 31.5

-114

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 26.5

-119

Under 26.5

-109

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 21.5

-110

Under 21.5

-118

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 18.5

-115

Under 18.5

-112

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-114

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-114

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 12.5

-102

Under 12.5

-127

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

-115

Under 11.5

-112

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 10.5

-109

Under 10.5

-119

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-103

Terrence Shannon Jr. (Timberwolves)

Over 8.5

-108

Under 8.5

-120

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 8.5

+102

Under 8.5

-132

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 6.5

-128

Under 6.5

-101

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 6.5

-106

Under 6.5

-122

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

+103

Under 8.5

-133

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-118

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-103

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-100

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-103

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-108

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-114

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-101

Under 8.5

-128

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

-137

Under 6.5

+106

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-116

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-101

Under 4.5

-128

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

-112

Under 4.5

-115

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+110

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+116

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-169

Terrence Shannon Jr. (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+118

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 2.5

+134

Under 2.5

-175

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-103

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-122

Lakers Home Form Reads Six Defeats in Last Ten

The Lakers have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, posting 108.20 points per contest while yielding 112.60.

The Wolves have gone 6-4 across their last 10 road games, posting 106.80 points per contest while yielding 108.70.

The last time the Wolves faced the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, they won 103-96. The last 10 head-to-head matchups at Crypto.com Arena have been split, with each team winning five times.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O225.5	U225.5
LA Lakers Home Stats		4-6	220.80	108.20	112.60	5	5
Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats		6-4	215.50	106.80	108.70	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
• U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

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

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 223.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 215.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 225.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.90 pts and allowed 110.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 106.80 pts and allowed 108.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 217.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 220.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 225.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.40 pts and allowed 110.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.20 pts and allowed 112.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.90 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.40 (77%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.8, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 25.40
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 17.10
• Personal Fouls: 21.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.00 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.50 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.30 (79.91%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 31.40
• Assists: 22.20
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 6.50
• Turnovers : 15.60
• Personal Fouls: 22.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.30 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.50 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.40 (75.32%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.2, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 30.30
• Assists: 22.10
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.70 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.50 (78.48%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.2, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 30.60
• Assists: 23.30
• Blocks: 3.00
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.20

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	1	0	1	117	116	1	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	138	118	20	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	1	0	1	119	111	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Celtics	0	1	0	116	117	-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	117	136	-19	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	1	0	1	115	111	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bucks	1	0	1	133	120	13	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pistons	0	1	0	111	115	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	111	119	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	1	0	1	125	121	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	136	117	19	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Heat	0	1	0	121	125	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Wizards	0	1	0	120	133	-13	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Hawks	0	1	0	118	138	-20	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	1	0	1	118	114	4	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Jazz	1	0	1	129	108	21	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Trail Blazers	0	1	0	114	118	-4	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Suns	1	0	1	120	116	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Kings	0	1	0	116	120	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Clippers	0	1	0	108	129	-21	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	1	0	1	125	92	33	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	128	122	6	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	122	128	-6	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	92	125	-33	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	1	0	1	115	111	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Magic	1	0	1	125	121	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	117	116	1	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	138	118	20	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	136	117	19	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bucks	1	0	1	133	120	13	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	1	0	1	119	111	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Celtics	0	1	0	116	117	-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pistons	0	1	0	111	115	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	121	125	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	111	119	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Wizards	0	1	0	120	133	-13	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	117	136	-19	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Hawks	0	1	0	118	138	-20	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	1	0	1	125	92	33	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	118	114	4	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Jazz	1	0	1	129	108	21	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	128	122	6	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Suns	1	0	1	120	116	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Trail Blazers	0	1	0	114	118	-4	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	116	120	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	122	128	-6	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Clippers	0	1	0	108	129	-21	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	92	125	-33	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	1	0	1	136	117	19	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bulls	1	0	1	115	111	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	128	122	6	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bucks	1	0	1	133	120	13	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	118	114	4	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	1	0	1	119	111	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Magic	1	0	1	125	121	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	117	116	1	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Suns	1	0	1	120	116	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Spurs	1	0	1	125	92	33	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	138	118	20	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Jazz	1	0	1	129	108	21	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hawks	0	1	0	118	138	-20	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	116	117	-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	117	136	-19	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	111	119	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	92	125	-33	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	1	0	111	115	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	1	0	108	129	-21	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	121	125	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	122	128	-6	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Trail Blazers	0	1	0	114	118	-4	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	116	120	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Wizards	0	1	0	120	133	-13	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

• 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