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NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves face the LA Lakers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Big Scoring Game Unlikely to Happen

Go for Under at -110. It might be defenses on top when the Wolves clash with the Lakers, with the 233.5 line looking on the high side when it comes to the totals.

Lakers 116-115 to the Good in Previous H2H

Minnesota Timberwolves have won their previous four road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 119-92 at home to Orlando Magic at Target Center. Anthony Edwards dropped 34 points, as Julius Randle finished with 14 and Naz Reid 13.

LA Lakers have enjoyed four consecutive home wins at Crypto.com Arena. Last time out, New York Knicks were beaten 110-97. Luka Doncic scored 35 points, with Austin Reaves putting up 25 and Rui Hachimura contributing 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers have claimed back-to-back victories over the Wolves. At Crypto.com Arena they won 128-110 before winning 116-115 at Target Center. The Wolves have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 40 24 0.625 118.6 114.5 4.1 22-12 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 1L
Lakers logo Lakers 39 25 0.609 115.9 115 0.9 20-12 19-13 8-7 26-16 6-4 2W
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.0 points, 43.0 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 9.9 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 49.4% from the field and 73.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.4 points and 44.0 rebounds per matchup.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 4.3 (44.8%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert averages 11.0 rebounds and Donte DiVincenzo 4.8 assists.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.1 points, 39.8 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 8.4 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 109.6 points and 44.1 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 31.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 4.6 (42.2%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

In our opinion, the teams are unlikely to reach the 233.5 points line. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -110 and hope the number isn’t reached in this NBA contest.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Timberwolves vs Lakers stats:

  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Wolves games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Wolves games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Lakers games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Lakers games.

Under 233.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luke Kennard Over 8.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

Luke Kennard (Lakers) has covered the 8.5 points total in 5 straight home games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -123.

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Julius Randle Under 18.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Julius Randle (Wolves) has an average of 13.4 points in the past 5 road games. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -109.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 234.5
Spread Lakers +2.5
Player Points Luke Kennard Over 8.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 234.5, followed by Lakers +2.5 on the spread and Luke Kennard (Lakers) to score Over 8.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 113 - 115 Lakers logo Lakers

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Lakers to win by a 115-113 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers 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.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Books

Minnesota Timberwolves are regarded as having a 57% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -133. LA Lakers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +114.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 234.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 234.5 at -110.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get Most Points

Luka Doncic is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -118 that he scores Over 31.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 29.5
-108
Under 29.5
-120
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 20.5
-116
Under 20.5
-111
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 18.5
-119
Under 18.5
-109
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+112
Under 8.5
-145
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 5.5
-147
Under 5.5
+114
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 4.5
+120
Under 4.5
-156
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-122
Under 4.5
-106
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 11.5
-111
Under 11.5
-116
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-112
Under 7.5
-115
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-135
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-112
Under 6.5
-115
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Can Lakers Make It Another Home Victory?

The Lakers have strung together four straight victories at Crypto.com Arena. They have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 114.10 points scored and 112.10 points allowed.

The Wolves have strung together four consecutive road wins. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 119.00 points per contest and giving up 116.20.

When the teams last met at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers beat the Wolves 128-110. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have tallied six wins, compared to the Wolves with four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 6-4 226.20 114.10 112.10 3 7
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats 6-4 235.20 119.00 116.20 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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 53 36.17 1594 197 30.1 3.7 3.6 5.2 0.8 1.5
Julius Randle 64 33.32 1367 335 21.4 5.2 1.4 7.0 0.3 1.1
Jaden McDaniels 62 32.03 923 176 14.9 2.8 1.5 4.4 1.0 1.1

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 52 35.51 1692 437 32.5 8.4 3.8 7.8 0.5 1.5
Austin Reaves 38 33.48 893 205 23.5 5.4 2.4 4.7 0.4 1.2
LeBron James 44 33.1 943 308 21.4 7.0 1.4 5.6 0.6 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

07 Mar NBA
Magic 119-92 Timberwolves
05 Mar NBA
Raptors 107-115 Timberwolves
03 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 110-117 Timberwolves
01 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 117-108 Nuggets
26 Feb NBA
Timberwolves 94-88 Clippers
24 Feb NBA
Timberwolves 124-121 Trail Blazers
22 Feb NBA
76ers 135-108 Timberwolves
20 Feb NBA
Mavericks 111-122 Timberwolves
11 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 109-133 Timberwolves
09 Feb NBA
Hawks 116-138 Timberwolves

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

08 Mar NBA
Knicks 97-110 Lakers
06 Mar NBA
Pacers 117-128 Lakers
05 Mar NBA
Lakers 113-120 Nuggets
03 Mar NBA
Pelicans 101-110 Lakers
01 Mar NBA
Kings 104-128 Lakers
28 Feb NBA
Lakers 129-101 Warriors
26 Feb NBA
Lakers 110-113 Suns
24 Feb NBA
Magic 110-109 Lakers
22 Feb NBA
Celtics 111-89 Lakers
20 Feb NBA
Clippers 122-125 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 43 21 0.672 114.5 106.9 7.6 21-10 22-11 9-5 28-14 8-2 2W
Knicks 41 25 0.621 116.9 110.8 6.1 23-9 18-16 11-3 27-15 6-4 2L
Raptors 36 27 0.571 113.7 111.7 2 17-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 1W
76ers 34 30 0.531 115.6 116.1 -0.5 17-16 17-14 8-7 21-22 4-6 2L
Nets 17 47 0.266 107.2 115.6 -8.4 9-22 8-25 3-10 12-28 2-8 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 18 0.714 116.7 109.8 6.9 24-8 21-10 10-4 30-10 5-5 4L
Cavaliers 40 25 0.615 118.7 114.6 4.1 22-12 18-13 8-5 26-16 6-4 1W
Bucks 27 36 0.429 111.1 115.8 -4.7 15-17 12-19 8-5 19-24 4-6 1L
Bulls 26 38 0.406 115.4 119.8 -4.4 16-18 10-20 4-10 17-26 2-8 1L
Pacers 15 49 0.234 111.4 120 -8.6 10-22 5-27 3-9 11-30 1-9 9L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 35 28 0.556 115.1 113.6 1.5 20-12 15-16 7-5 21-19 7-3 4W
Heat 36 29 0.554 120.1 116.5 3.6 21-11 15-18 6-5 20-18 8-2 5W
Hawks 33 31 0.516 117.7 117.3 0.4 15-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 7-3 6W
Hornets 32 33 0.492 115.9 112.5 3.4 14-17 18-16 9-5 20-22 6-4 2L
Wizards 16 47 0.254 112.3 123.3 -11 11-22 5-25 2-10 11-28 2-8 8L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 51 15 0.773 118.8 107.9 10.9 27-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 6W
Timberwolves 40 24 0.625 118.6 114.5 4.1 22-12 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 39 26 0.6 120.3 116.6 3.7 17-13 22-13 6-5 23-14 4-6 2L
Trail Blazers 31 34 0.477 115.3 118 -2.7 17-15 14-19 5-7 23-19 5-5 1W
Jazz 20 45 0.308 117.4 124.9 -7.5 12-21 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 39 25 0.609 115.9 115 0.9 20-12 19-13 8-7 26-16 6-4 2W
Suns 37 27 0.578 112.1 111 1.1 22-13 15-14 10-6 25-18 5-5 2W
Warriors 32 32 0.5 115.1 114 1.1 19-13 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 32 32 0.5 112.8 112.3 0.5 17-13 15-19 8-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Kings 15 50 0.231 110.6 121.1 -10.5 10-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 3-7 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 47 17 0.734 118.6 111.5 7.1 24-6 23-11 11-3 28-13 9-1 4W
Rockets 39 24 0.619 114.6 109.9 4.7 21-8 18-16 6-6 22-18 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 23 40 0.365 115.7 118 -2.3 12-19 11-21 6-6 18-26 3-7 4L
Mavericks 21 43 0.328 113 117.7 -4.7 14-19 7-24 3-10 11-29 2-8 7L
Pelicans 21 45 0.318 115.5 120.2 -4.7 12-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 6-4 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 18 0.714 116.7 109.8 6.9 24-8 21-10 10-4 30-10 5-5 4L
Celtics 43 21 0.672 114.5 106.9 7.6 21-10 22-11 9-5 28-14 8-2 2W
Knicks 41 25 0.621 116.9 110.8 6.1 23-9 18-16 11-3 27-15 6-4 2L
Cavaliers 40 25 0.615 118.7 114.6 4.1 22-12 18-13 8-5 26-16 6-4 1W
Raptors 36 27 0.571 113.7 111.7 2 17-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 1W
Magic 35 28 0.556 115.1 113.6 1.5 20-12 15-16 7-5 21-19 7-3 4W
Heat 36 29 0.554 120.1 116.5 3.6 21-11 15-18 6-5 20-18 8-2 5W
76ers 34 30 0.531 115.6 116.1 -0.5 17-16 17-14 8-7 21-22 4-6 2L
Hawks 33 31 0.516 117.7 117.3 0.4 15-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 7-3 6W
Hornets 32 33 0.492 115.9 112.5 3.4 14-17 18-16 9-5 20-22 6-4 2L
Bucks 27 36 0.429 111.1 115.8 -4.7 15-17 12-19 8-5 19-24 4-6 1L
Bulls 26 38 0.406 115.4 119.8 -4.4 16-18 10-20 4-10 17-26 2-8 1L
Nets 17 47 0.266 107.2 115.6 -8.4 9-22 8-25 3-10 12-28 2-8 2W
Wizards 16 47 0.254 112.3 123.3 -11 11-22 5-25 2-10 11-28 2-8 8L
Pacers 15 49 0.234 111.4 120 -8.6 10-22 5-27 3-9 11-30 1-9 9L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 51 15 0.773 118.8 107.9 10.9 27-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 6W
Spurs 47 17 0.734 118.6 111.5 7.1 24-6 23-11 11-3 28-13 9-1 4W
Timberwolves 40 24 0.625 118.6 114.5 4.1 22-12 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 1L
Rockets 39 24 0.619 114.6 109.9 4.7 21-8 18-16 6-6 22-18 6-4 1L
Lakers 39 25 0.609 115.9 115 0.9 20-12 19-13 8-7 26-16 6-4 2W
Nuggets 39 26 0.6 120.3 116.6 3.7 17-13 22-13 6-5 23-14 4-6 2L
Suns 37 27 0.578 112.1 111 1.1 22-13 15-14 10-6 25-18 5-5 2W
Clippers 32 32 0.5 112.8 112.3 0.5 17-13 15-19 8-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Warriors 32 32 0.5 115.1 114 1.1 19-13 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 31 34 0.477 115.3 118 -2.7 17-15 14-19 5-7 23-19 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 23 40 0.365 115.7 118 -2.3 12-19 11-21 6-6 18-26 3-7 4L
Mavericks 21 43 0.328 113 117.7 -4.7 14-19 7-24 3-10 11-29 2-8 7L
Pelicans 21 45 0.318 115.5 120.2 -4.7 12-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 6-4 1W
Jazz 20 45 0.308 117.4 124.9 -7.5 12-21 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1W
Kings 15 50 0.231 110.6 121.1 -10.5 10-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 3-7 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 51 15 0.773 118.8 107.9 10.9 27-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 6W
Spurs 47 17 0.734 118.6 111.5 7.1 24-6 23-11 11-3 28-13 9-1 4W
Pistons 45 18 0.714 116.7 109.8 6.9 24-8 21-10 10-4 30-10 5-5 4L
Celtics 43 21 0.672 114.5 106.9 7.6 21-10 22-11 9-5 28-14 8-2 2W
Timberwolves 40 24 0.625 118.6 114.5 4.1 22-12 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 1L
Knicks 41 25 0.621 116.9 110.8 6.1 23-9 18-16 11-3 27-15 6-4 2L
Rockets 39 24 0.619 114.6 109.9 4.7 21-8 18-16 6-6 22-18 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 40 25 0.615 118.7 114.6 4.1 22-12 18-13 8-5 26-16 6-4 1W
Lakers 39 25 0.609 115.9 115 0.9 20-12 19-13 8-7 26-16 6-4 2W
Nuggets 39 26 0.6 120.3 116.6 3.7 17-13 22-13 6-5 23-14 4-6 2L
Suns 37 27 0.578 112.1 111 1.1 22-13 15-14 10-6 25-18 5-5 2W
Raptors 36 27 0.571 113.7 111.7 2 17-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 1W
Magic 35 28 0.556 115.1 113.6 1.5 20-12 15-16 7-5 21-19 7-3 4W
Heat 36 29 0.554 120.1 116.5 3.6 21-11 15-18 6-5 20-18 8-2 5W
76ers 34 30 0.531 115.6 116.1 -0.5 17-16 17-14 8-7 21-22 4-6 2L
Hawks 33 31 0.516 117.7 117.3 0.4 15-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 7-3 6W
Warriors 32 32 0.5 115.1 114 1.1 19-13 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 32 32 0.5 112.8 112.3 0.5 17-13 15-19 8-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Hornets 32 33 0.492 115.9 112.5 3.4 14-17 18-16 9-5 20-22 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 31 34 0.477 115.3 118 -2.7 17-15 14-19 5-7 23-19 5-5 1W
Bucks 27 36 0.429 111.1 115.8 -4.7 15-17 12-19 8-5 19-24 4-6 1L
Bulls 26 38 0.406 115.4 119.8 -4.4 16-18 10-20 4-10 17-26 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 23 40 0.365 115.7 118 -2.3 12-19 11-21 6-6 18-26 3-7 4L
Mavericks 21 43 0.328 113 117.7 -4.7 14-19 7-24 3-10 11-29 2-8 7L
Pelicans 21 45 0.318 115.5 120.2 -4.7 12-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 6-4 1W
Jazz 20 45 0.308 117.4 124.9 -7.5 12-21 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1W
Nets 17 47 0.266 107.2 115.6 -8.4 9-22 8-25 3-10 12-28 2-8 2W
Wizards 16 47 0.254 112.3 123.3 -11 11-22 5-25 2-10 11-28 2-8 8L
Pacers 15 49 0.234 111.4 120 -8.6 10-22 5-27 3-9 11-30 1-9 9L
Kings 15 50 0.231 110.6 121.1 -10.5 10-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 3-7 1W
  • 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