- The Timberwolves are -3.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
- Total (Over/Under): 206.5 points
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The Los Angeles Lakers visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in Minneapolis, MN, MN.
The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Lakers vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 207.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 46-36 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 40-42 against the spread.
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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +3.5 -110 | O 207.5 -105 | +135 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -3.5 -110 | U 207.5 -115 | -165 |
Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Lakers and Timberwolves.
Timberwolves vs Lakers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.
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Lakers Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 45 of their last 71 games (+18.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 44 games (+15.75 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the Spread in 38 of their last 62 games (+13.80 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 15 games (+12.80 Units / 75% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 74 games (+12.05 Units / 14% ROI)
Timberwolves Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 55 games (+23.20 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 4Q Spread in 36 of their last 55 games (+17.70 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 27 games at home (+12.00 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 28 of their last 42 games at home (+11.70 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 16 games (+11.60 Units / 63% ROI)
Los Angeles Lakers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 46-36 (+6.4 Units / 6.93% ROI).
- 51-33 against the Moneyline (+4 Units / 2.12% ROI)
- 41-43 against the Over for game total points (-6.3 Units / -6.82% ROI)
- 43-41 against the Under for game total points (-2.15 Units / -2.33% ROI)
Minnesota Timberwolves Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 40-42 (-6.25 Units / -6.76% ROI).
- 50-34 against the Moneyline (-18.95 Units / -5.96% ROI)
- 44-40 against the Over for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
- 40-44 against the Under for game total points (-8.4 Units / -9.09% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Timberwolves:
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 53 of their last 94 games (-27.00 Units / -8% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 47 games at home (-22.37 Units / -27% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 97 games (-21.95 Units / -10% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 98 games (-20.62 Units / -18% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 55 games (-19.20 Units / -30% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Lakers:
- The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 87 games (-23.80 Units / -24% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 78 games (-23.47 Units / -26% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 81 games (-21.12 Units / -21% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 69 games (-20.60 Units / -26% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 87 games (-20.37 Units / -17% ROI)
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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Lakers are 0-12 (.000) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-worst in the NBA. The Timberwolves have allowed 107.9 points per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd-best in the NBA.
The Lakers are 31-15 (.674) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .561
The Lakers are 10-3 (.769) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545
The Lakers were 9-4 (.692) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604
Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers
The Timberwolves are 34-13 (.723) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have averaged 50.5 rebounds/game this season — 5th-lowest in the NBA.
The Timberwolves are 51-9 (.850) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .773
The Timberwolves were 48-20 (.706) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511
The Timberwolves were 1-5 (.167) when their opponents turns the ball fewer than 10 times last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .424
Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1
The Lakers have averaged 5.1 second chance points per game (835 points/164 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1
The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4
The Lakers averaged 10.5 second chance points per game (860 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8
Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends
The Timberwolves are shooting 39% from three (592/1,527) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%
The Timberwolves shot 43% (368/853) in close and late situations last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%
The Timberwolves averaged 1.33 points per shot (9,264 points/6,973 shots) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28
The Timberwolves had 22.9 free throw attempts per game last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7
Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2
The Lakers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (367 blocks/82 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9
The Lakers have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,880 rebounds/82 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3
The Lakers have averaged 7.5 steals per game (1,238 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8
Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends
The Timberwolves have allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (933/2,760) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%
The Timberwolves have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (902 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0
The Timberwolves allowed an eFG% of 52% last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%
The Timberwolves averaged 6.0 blocks per game (496 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1
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