Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

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 Timberwolves 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 1.91.

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.

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	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W

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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.

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.

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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.

Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction

Considering the +5.5 that is on offer for Minnesota Timberwolves, our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread in this NBA contest. They can stay in the game and odds of 1.91 is available.

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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.

Our Pick

Timberwolves +5.5 @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Rui Hachimura Over 0.5 Assists 1.44

Rui Hachimura (Lakers) finished with Over 0.5 assists in 5 straight games. You can secure betting odds of 1.44 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

Latest Rui Hachimura Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

1.78

Under 11.5

1.96

Assists

Over 0.5

1.44

Under 0.5

2.70

Rebounds

Over 5.5

2.14

Under 5.5

1.66

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Anthony Edwards Over 25.5 Points 1.82

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 1.82 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest Anthony Edwards Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 26.5

1.93

Under 26.5

1.82

Assists

Over 5.5

2.17

Under 5.5

1.64

Rebounds

Over 5.5

1.92

Under 5.5

1.82

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves 108 - 110 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

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 1.39 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Minnesota Timberwolves, you will find 3.10 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 1.89.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Timberwolves

3.10

Lakers

1.39

Point Spread

Timberwolves +6

1.91

Lakers -6

1.91

Total Points

Under 210

1.93

Over 210

1.89

Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Points

Luka Doncic is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get 1.91 that he scores Over 30.5 points or 1.83 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 30.5

1.91

Under 30.5

1.83

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 26.5

1.93

Under 26.5

1.82

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 24.5

1.94

Under 24.5

1.80

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 18.5

1.85

Under 18.5

1.88

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 17.5

1.89

Under 17.5

1.83

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 12.5

1.88

Under 12.5

1.85

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 11.5

1.78

Under 11.5

1.96

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

1.85

Under 11.5

1.88

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 9.5

1.80

Under 9.5

1.94

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 9.5

1.80

Under 9.5

1.94

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 7.5

1.91

Under 7.5

1.83

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

1.77

Under 6.5

1.95

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

1.80

Under 6.5

1.93

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 4.5

1.77

Under 4.5

2.00

Player Assists

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

2.08

Under 7.5

1.70

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

1.85

Under 6.5

1.88

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

2.17

Under 5.5

1.64

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

2.10

Under 4.5

1.68

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

1.91

Under 4.5

1.83

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

1.78

Under 3.5

1.96

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

1.57

Under 2.5

2.28

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

2.25

Under 2.5

1.62

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 1.5

1.67

Under 1.5

2.10

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 1.5

1.83

Under 1.5

1.91

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 1.5

2.15

Under 1.5

1.65

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 1.5

2.20

Under 1.5

1.62

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 0.5

1.44

Under 0.5

2.70

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 0.5

1.62

Under 0.5

2.20

Player Rebounds

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 10.5

1.87

Under 10.5

1.87

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

1.72

Under 8.5

2.04

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

1.82

Under 7.5

1.92

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

1.78

Under 6.5

1.96

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

1.92

Under 5.5

1.82

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

1.99

Under 5.5

1.78

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 5.5

2.14

Under 5.5

1.66

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

2.10

Under 5.5

1.68

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

1.85

Under 4.5

1.88

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 4.5

2.20

Under 4.5

1.63

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

2.06

Under 3.5

1.73

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

1.95

Under 2.5

1.80

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

2.02

Under 2.5

1.76

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 1.5

2.35

Under 1.5

1.54

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Starting Lineups

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

11 Jaxson Hayes

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

77 Luka Doncic

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

10 Mike Conley

27 Rudy Gobert

30 Julius Randle

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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

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