The Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will matchup on Sunday, Apr 7. Tip-off for the game is 10:00 ET and will be shown on NBA. Los Angeles is favored by 2 points in this game, and the total is 219.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Lakers vs. Timberwolves predictions.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: Lakers -2
- Total 219.5
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Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Apr 7
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: NBA
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Minnesota has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Can the Timberwolves Lock in a Road Win?
Minnesota’s games have averaged 218.6 points per game this season, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 219.5. Overall, the Timberwolves have a record of 38-39 against the O/U this season.
In their last game against the Suns, the Timberwolves lost by a score of 97-87. The O/U line for that game was 216.5 points, and they were 4.5-point underdogs going into the game.
For the season, Minnesota has an ATS record of 39-37, and their road ATS record is 21-17. As the underdog, they are 11-7 against the spread on the road and 9-9 overall.
As the 2nd seed in the Western Conference, the Timberwolves have a record of 53-24. Against Western Conference teams, they are 36-13 compared to 17-11 in non-conference play.
Looking at their ATS record, Minnesota is 11-7 as the underdog and 28-30 as the favorite. Today, they are 2-point underdogs on the road.
When it comes to scoring, the Timberwolves are 18th in the league at 112.8 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 113.8 points per game compared to 111.7 at home. So far this season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.6% of their games.
Minnesota has been an efficient shooting team, ranking 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 8th in true shooting percentage. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Timberwolves are 1st in the league at 38%.
On average, the Timberwolves are attempting 97 field goals per game, which is 20th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 15th in the league at 26.6 per game. In terms of offensive rebounding, Minnesota is 27th in the league.
At present, the Timberwolves’ defense is ranked 1st, allowing 105.8 points per game. Inside the arc, the Timberwolves defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 50.5% and 35.2% from three-point territory.
Will Los Angeles Live Up to Expectations at Home?
The Lakers are favored by 2 points today and have been favored in 44 of their 78 games this season. They have a record of 31-13 as the favorite and have covered the spread in their last two home games.
Los Angeles’ O/U record for the season is 44-34, and their games have averaged a combined 235.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 219.5, which is lower than all of their previous games.
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Cavaliers by a score of 116-97. Los Angeles was favored by 5 points in that game, and the combined scoring total was well below the O/U line of 229.5.
This win improved the Lakers’ overall record to 45-33, which is currently 8th in the Western Conference. Against the spread, they are 37-41 for the season and have won four straight games.
At 117.9 points per game, the Lakers are the 7th highest-scoring team in the NBA this season. Interestingly, they have actually been better on the road (116.7 PPG) compared to at home (119.0 PPG).
So far, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are the 2nd fastest team in the league at 101.2 possessions per game.
In terms of field goal percentage, the Lakers are 2nd in the NBA at 49%. They have been especially efficient inside the arc, making 56% of their two-point attempts (5th).
Coming into the game, the Lakers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 117.2 points per game (23rd). Most recently, the Lakers’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 97 points to the Cavaliers.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is LeBron James and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. Considering his prop is set at 23.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 24. We anticipate him shooting 52.9% from the field and making two threes.
- The Prop: LeBron James Over 23.5 Points (-125)
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Predictions
The Lakers is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 115-111. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Lakers at -2.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 219.5 and our model has the Timberwolves and Lakers finishing with a combined 226 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Lakers -2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook