Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 13

  • The Timberwolves are -8.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 214.5 points
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The Los Angeles Lakers visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Lakers vs Timberwolves Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 10-14 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 9-14 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers O
Minnesota Timberwolves U

Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Friday‘s game with 80.0% 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 66.2% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 63 games (+18.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 73 games (+15.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.33 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 68 games (+7.93 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 40 of their last 70 games (+7.72 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 50 of their last 74 games (+22.53 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 55 of their last 95 games (+10.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+9.05 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 66 games (+8.23 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.68 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 10-14 (-5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI).

  • 13-11 against the Moneyline (-1.8 Units / -3.68% ROI)
  • 11-13 against the Over for game total points (-3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI)
  • 13-11 against the Under for game total points (+0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 9-14 (-6.45 Units / -25.44% ROI).

  • 12-11 against the Moneyline (-11.6 Units / -17.55% ROI)
  • 11-12 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI)
  • 12-11 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 65 games (-39.35 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 95 games (-24.05 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 24 of their last 66 games (-23.50 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 41 games at home (-21.65 Units / -11% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 38 of their last 90 games (-20.70 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 88 games (-28.52 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 36 of their last 87 games (-19.90 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 70 games (-18.05 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 83 games (-16.80 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 38 of their last 88 games (-15.85 Units / -16% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Lakers were 25-11 (.694) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Lakers are 5-2 (.714) when winning the rebounding margin this season — T-9th-best in the NBA. The Timberwolves have averaged 50.3 rebounds/game this season — 7th-lowest in the NBA.

The Lakers are 10-8 (.556) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .493

The Lakers are 5-2 (.714) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Timberwolves were 14-5 (.737) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Timberwolves were 13-4 (.765) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

The Timberwolves are 8-2 (.800) when scoring 110 or more points this season — T-4th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have allowed 115.8 points per game this season — 10th-worst in the NBA.

The Timberwolves are 23-7 (.767) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have allowed 14.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th-worst in the NBA.

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 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 have averaged 4.8 second chance points per game (506 points/106 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 10.9 second chance points per game (435 points/40 games) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 12.1 fast break points per game (628 points/52 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 12.5 fast break points per game (1,310 points/105 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.6

The Timberwolves shot 43% (368/853) in close and late situations last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Timberwolves have averaged 12.8 fast break points per game (294 points/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.4

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 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (805 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Lakers have allowed a TS% of 56% in close and late situations this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 49%

The Lakers have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (113 blocks/24 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have allowed an eFG% of 50% in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

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

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.0 steals per game (844 steals/105 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.7

The Timberwolves averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,971 rebounds/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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