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  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Find Out Why Wolves Can Cover the Line

Our betting prediction is that the Timberwolves are going to cover the -4 on the spread. You can get -110 that there’s a bigger margin of victory against the Lakers.

118-111 Wolves Victory in Previous Meeting

LA Lakers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 133-112 win occurred against Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena. Anthony Davis was able to rack up 26 points and make 2 assists. He had 8 rebounds. 2 offensive and 6 defensive rebounds.

Minnesota Timberwolves last game was a 118-110 victory over Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. That means it’s now been six home wins on the spin. On the points front, Anthony Edwards recorded 44, Rudy Gobert 20 and Jaden McDaniels 12.

It was the Wolves who came out on top when they last played the Lakers. At Target Center, a 118-111 win was recorded. It’s been six Wolves wins in the past 10 games beween these teams.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: Jarred Vanderbilt, Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, LeBron James.

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Expert NBA Analysis

Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Lakers vs Timberwolves stats:

  • The -4 line has been covered by Wolves in all of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -4 line has been covered by Wolves in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -4 line has been covered by Wolves in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The +4 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +4 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -4 line has been covered by Wolves in 6 of their last 10 games against Lakers.

We’re confident of backing Minnesota Timberwolves to cover the -4 spread. This is a generous betting line and they look a great wager at odds of -110.

If you’re hunting for bigger odds, then a Bet Builder could be the perfect way to go. Combine the Wolves to cover the line with other picks until you’re happy with the overall price.

Wolves -4 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this NBA wager.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction

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LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Bet Builder Tips

Spread Timberwolves -4
Player Rebounds Karl-Anthony Towns Over 8.5
Player Points Anthony Edwards Over 28.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Wolves to cover the -4 spread combined with Karl-Anthony Towns (Wolves) to get Over 8.5 rebounds and Anthony Edwards (Wolves) to get Over 28.5 points.

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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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Wolves Made Favorites by the Books

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Minnesota Timberwolves as -170 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 63% likely to win. LA Lakers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +145.

The spread is calculated to be 4, while total points comes in at 226.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 226.5 selection is available to back at -110.

The Wolves are favorites at odds of -145 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with the Lakers available at +115 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props

If you have a view on Rebounds, Steals, Blocks, Assists or Points, then the player props could be an option. It’s a fantastic way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide many alternatives.

Anthony Davis Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Anthony Davis is available at +210 to rack up Over 32.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -357 is available.

Player Points

Anthony Davis (Lakers)
Over 32.5
+210
Under 32.5
-357
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 29.5
+106
Under 29.5
-143
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 27.5
+125
Under 27.5
-175
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)
Over 22.5
+115
Under 22.5
-159
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Player Assists

LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+112
Under 8.5
-149
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Mike Conley (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
+170
Under 7.5
-233
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
+175
Under 6.5
-238
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Anthony Davis (Lakers)
Over 3.5
+165
Under 3.5
-222
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Player Rebounds

Anthony Davis (Lakers)
Over 11.5
-192
Under 11.5
+145
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
-213
Under 7.5
+155
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
+175
Under 6.5
-238
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-200
Under 6.5
+150
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Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat 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
Anthony Davis 30 35.49 748 95 24.9 3.2 0.4 12.3 2.5 1.1
LeBron James 29 33.95 728 215 25.1 7.4 2.3 7.6 0.7 1.4
Taurean Prince 30 30.72 298 54 9.9 1.8 2.1 2.9 0.5 0.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 27 34.48 698 142 25.9 5.3 2.6 5.5 0.5 1.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 29 32.93 625 85 21.6 2.9 1.9 9.3 0.6 0.8
Rudy Gobert 30 32.37 388 38 12.9 1.3 - 12.0 2.2 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Gabe Vincent
Injured

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jaylen Clark
Injured

Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup
3 Jaden McDaniels
5 Anthony Edwards
10 Mike Conley
27 Rudy Gobert
32 Karl-Anthony Towns
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
2 Jarred Vanderbilt
3 Anthony Davis
5 Cam Reddish
12 Taurean Prince
23 LeBron James

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

28 Dec NBA
Hornets 112-133 Lakers
25 Dec NBA
Celtics 126-115 Lakers
23 Dec NBA
Lakers 129-120 Thunder
21 Dec NBA
Lakers 111-118 Timberwolves
20 Dec NBA
Lakers 108-124 Bulls
18 Dec NBA
Knicks 114-109 Lakers
15 Dec NBA
Lakers 115-129 Spurs
13 Dec NBA
Lakers 122-119 Spurs
12 Dec NBA
Lakers 125-127 Mavericks
09 Dec NBA In-Season Tournament Final Stage
Pacers 109-123 Lakers

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

28 Dec NBA
Mavericks 110-118 Timberwolves
26 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 106-129 Thunder
23 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 110-98 Kings
21 Dec NBA
Lakers 111-118 Timberwolves
20 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 113-127 76ers
18 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 112-108 Heat
16 Dec NBA
Pacers 109-127 Timberwolves
14 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 119-101 Mavericks
11 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 107-121 Pelicans
08 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 127-103 Grizzlies

NBA Standings Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 64 18 0.78 120.6 109.2 11.4 37-4 27-14 15-2 41-11 7-3 2W
Knicks 50 32 0.61 112.8 108.2 4.6 27-14 23-18 12-5 35-17 6-4 5W
76ers 47 35 0.573 114.6 111.5 3.1 25-16 22-19 8-8 31-21 8-2 8W
Nets 32 50 0.39 110.4 113.3 -2.9 20-21 12-29 5-11 24-28 5-5 2L
Raptors 25 57 0.305 112.4 118.8 -6.4 14-27 11-30 1-15 18-34 2-8 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bucks 49 33 0.598 119 116.4 2.6 31-11 18-22 10-7 34-18 3-7 2L
Cavaliers 48 34 0.585 112.6 110.2 2.4 26-15 22-19 11-5 31-21 4-6 1L
Pacers 47 35 0.573 123.3 120.2 3.1 26-15 21-20 11-6 32-20 7-3 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 112.3 113.7 -1.4 20-21 19-22 7-9 22-29 5-5 1L
Pistons 14 68 0.171 109.9 119 -9.1 7-33 7-35 2-14 10-41 2-8 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 47 35 0.573 110.5 108.4 2.1 29-12 18-23 9-7 32-20 5-5 1W
Heat 46 36 0.561 110.1 108.4 1.7 22-19 24-17 13-3 32-20 7-3 2W
Hawks 36 46 0.439 118.3 120.5 -2.2 21-20 15-26 8-8 22-30 3-7 6L
Hornets 21 61 0.256 106.6 116.8 -10.2 11-30 10-31 6-10 14-38 3-7 1W
Wizards 15 67 0.183 113.7 123 -9.3 7-34 8-33 4-12 11-41 1-9 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 25 0.695 120.1 112.7 7.4 33-8 24-17 12-4 36-16 7-3 5W
Nuggets 57 25 0.695 114.9 109.6 5.3 33-8 24-17 10-6 33-19 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 56 26 0.683 113 106.5 6.5 30-11 26-15 12-4 37-15 6-4 1L
Jazz 31 51 0.378 115.7 120.5 -4.8 21-20 10-31 5-11 16-36 2-8 1L
Trail Blazers 21 61 0.256 106.4 115.4 -9 11-30 10-31 1-15 8-44 2-8 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 51 31 0.622 115.6 112.3 3.3 25-16 26-15 9-7 30-22 6-4 3L
Suns 49 33 0.598 116.2 113.2 3 25-16 24-17 9-9 29-23 7-3 3W
Lakers 47 35 0.573 118 117.4 0.6 28-14 19-21 7-10 27-25 7-3 2W
Kings 46 36 0.561 116.6 114.8 1.8 24-17 22-19 10-7 30-22 4-6 1W
Warriors 46 36 0.561 117.8 115.2 2.6 21-20 25-16 7-9 26-26 8-2 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks 50 32 0.61 117.9 115.6 2.3 25-16 25-16 11-5 31-21 7-3 2L
Pelicans 49 33 0.598 115.1 110.7 4.4 21-19 28-14 9-7 30-22 5-5 1L
Rockets 41 41 0.5 114.3 113.2 1.1 27-14 14-27 9-7 28-24 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 27 55 0.329 105.8 112.8 -7 9-32 18-23 8-8 14-37 3-7 5L
Spurs 22 60 0.268 112.1 118.6 -6.5 12-29 10-31 3-13 14-37 6-4 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 64 18 0.78 120.6 109.2 11.4 37-4 27-14 15-2 41-11 7-3 2W
Knicks 50 32 0.61 112.8 108.2 4.6 27-14 23-18 12-5 35-17 6-4 5W
Bucks 49 33 0.598 119 116.4 2.6 31-11 18-22 10-7 34-18 3-7 2L
Cavaliers 48 34 0.585 112.6 110.2 2.4 26-15 22-19 11-5 31-21 4-6 1L
Magic 47 35 0.573 110.5 108.4 2.1 29-12 18-23 9-7 32-20 5-5 1W
Pacers 47 35 0.573 123.3 120.2 3.1 26-15 21-20 11-6 32-20 7-3 1W
76ers 47 35 0.573 114.6 111.5 3.1 25-16 22-19 8-8 31-21 8-2 8W
Heat 46 36 0.561 110.1 108.4 1.7 22-19 24-17 13-3 32-20 7-3 2W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 112.3 113.7 -1.4 20-21 19-22 7-9 22-29 5-5 1L
Hawks 36 46 0.439 118.3 120.5 -2.2 21-20 15-26 8-8 22-30 3-7 6L
Nets 32 50 0.39 110.4 113.3 -2.9 20-21 12-29 5-11 24-28 5-5 2L
Raptors 25 57 0.305 112.4 118.8 -6.4 14-27 11-30 1-15 18-34 2-8 4L
Hornets 21 61 0.256 106.6 116.8 -10.2 11-30 10-31 6-10 14-38 3-7 1W
Wizards 15 67 0.183 113.7 123 -9.3 7-34 8-33 4-12 11-41 1-9 6L
Pistons 14 68 0.171 109.9 119 -9.1 7-33 7-35 2-14 10-41 2-8 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 25 0.695 120.1 112.7 7.4 33-8 24-17 12-4 36-16 7-3 5W
Nuggets 57 25 0.695 114.9 109.6 5.3 33-8 24-17 10-6 33-19 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 56 26 0.683 113 106.5 6.5 30-11 26-15 12-4 37-15 6-4 1L
Clippers 51 31 0.622 115.6 112.3 3.3 25-16 26-15 9-7 30-22 6-4 3L
Mavericks 50 32 0.61 117.9 115.6 2.3 25-16 25-16 11-5 31-21 7-3 2L
Pelicans 49 33 0.598 115.1 110.7 4.4 21-19 28-14 9-7 30-22 5-5 1L
Suns 49 33 0.598 116.2 113.2 3 25-16 24-17 9-9 29-23 7-3 3W
Lakers 47 35 0.573 118 117.4 0.6 28-14 19-21 7-10 27-25 7-3 2W
Kings 46 36 0.561 116.6 114.8 1.8 24-17 22-19 10-7 30-22 4-6 1W
Warriors 46 36 0.561 117.8 115.2 2.6 21-20 25-16 7-9 26-26 8-2 1W
Rockets 41 41 0.5 114.3 113.2 1.1 27-14 14-27 9-7 28-24 4-6 2W
Jazz 31 51 0.378 115.7 120.5 -4.8 21-20 10-31 5-11 16-36 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 27 55 0.329 105.8 112.8 -7 9-32 18-23 8-8 14-37 3-7 5L
Spurs 22 60 0.268 112.1 118.6 -6.5 12-29 10-31 3-13 14-37 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 21 61 0.256 106.4 115.4 -9 11-30 10-31 1-15 8-44 2-8 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 64 18 0.78 120.6 109.2 11.4 37-4 27-14 15-2 41-11 7-3 2W
Thunder 57 25 0.695 120.1 112.7 7.4 33-8 24-17 12-4 36-16 7-3 5W
Nuggets 57 25 0.695 114.9 109.6 5.3 33-8 24-17 10-6 33-19 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 56 26 0.683 113 106.5 6.5 30-11 26-15 12-4 37-15 6-4 1L
Clippers 51 31 0.622 115.6 112.3 3.3 25-16 26-15 9-7 30-22 6-4 3L
Mavericks 50 32 0.61 117.9 115.6 2.3 25-16 25-16 11-5 31-21 7-3 2L
Knicks 50 32 0.61 112.8 108.2 4.6 27-14 23-18 12-5 35-17 6-4 5W
Bucks 49 33 0.598 119 116.4 2.6 31-11 18-22 10-7 34-18 3-7 2L
Suns 49 33 0.598 116.2 113.2 3 25-16 24-17 9-9 29-23 7-3 3W
Pelicans 49 33 0.598 115.1 110.7 4.4 21-19 28-14 9-7 30-22 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 48 34 0.585 112.6 110.2 2.4 26-15 22-19 11-5 31-21 4-6 1L
Pacers 47 35 0.573 123.3 120.2 3.1 26-15 21-20 11-6 32-20 7-3 1W
Lakers 47 35 0.573 118 117.4 0.6 28-14 19-21 7-10 27-25 7-3 2W
76ers 47 35 0.573 114.6 111.5 3.1 25-16 22-19 8-8 31-21 8-2 8W
Magic 47 35 0.573 110.5 108.4 2.1 29-12 18-23 9-7 32-20 5-5 1W
Warriors 46 36 0.561 117.8 115.2 2.6 21-20 25-16 7-9 26-26 8-2 1W
Kings 46 36 0.561 116.6 114.8 1.8 24-17 22-19 10-7 30-22 4-6 1W
Heat 46 36 0.561 110.1 108.4 1.7 22-19 24-17 13-3 32-20 7-3 2W
Rockets 41 41 0.5 114.3 113.2 1.1 27-14 14-27 9-7 28-24 4-6 2W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 112.3 113.7 -1.4 20-21 19-22 7-9 22-29 5-5 1L
Hawks 36 46 0.439 118.3 120.5 -2.2 21-20 15-26 8-8 22-30 3-7 6L
Nets 32 50 0.39 110.4 113.3 -2.9 20-21 12-29 5-11 24-28 5-5 2L
Jazz 31 51 0.378 115.7 120.5 -4.8 21-20 10-31 5-11 16-36 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 27 55 0.329 105.8 112.8 -7 9-32 18-23 8-8 14-37 3-7 5L
Raptors 25 57 0.305 112.4 118.8 -6.4 14-27 11-30 1-15 18-34 2-8 4L
Spurs 22 60 0.268 112.1 118.6 -6.5 12-29 10-31 3-13 14-37 6-4 2W
Hornets 21 61 0.256 106.6 116.8 -10.2 11-30 10-31 6-10 14-38 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 21 61 0.256 106.4 115.4 -9 11-30 10-31 1-15 8-44 2-8 5L
Wizards 15 67 0.183 113.7 123 -9.3 7-34 8-33 4-12 11-41 1-9 6L
Pistons 14 68 0.171 109.9 119 -9.1 7-33 7-35 2-14 10-41 2-8 1L