Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 2

  • The Timberwolves are -7.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
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The Los Angeles Lakers visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. 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 8-12 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 6-13 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 Monday‘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 Monday‘s game with 51.9% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 59 games (+20.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 69 games (+16.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 27 games (+12.35 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 50 of their last 87 games (+9.52 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 85 games (+8.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 70 games (+22.73 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 91 games (+10.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 72 games (+8.12 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 46 games at home (+7.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games (+7.83 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 8-12 (-5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 12-8 against the Moneyline (+0.2 Units / 0.46% ROI)
  • 9-11 against the Over for game total points (-3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI)
  • 11-9 against the Under for game total points (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 6-13 (-8.35 Units / -39.86% ROI).

  • 9-10 against the Moneyline (-13.5 Units / -22.77% ROI)
  • 10-9 against the Over for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI)
  • 9-10 against the Under for game total points (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 45 of their last 98 games (-45.10 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1H Spread in 41 of their last 98 games (-24.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 22 of their last 62 games (-24.35 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 91 games (-23.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 2Q Spread in 42 of their last 99 games (-23.60 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 85 games (-27.22 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 87 games (-22.15 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 89 games (-16.85 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 36 of their last 85 games (-16.75 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 71 games (-16.60 Units / -21% ROI)

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

The Lakers are 8-5 (.615) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .505

The Lakers are 9-3 (.750) when scoring 110 or more points this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .652

The Lakers are 17-8 (.680) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .568

The Lakers are 4-7 (.364) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

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

The Timberwolves are 17-8 (.680) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Timberwolves are 2-7 (.222) when their opponents turns the ball fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

The Timberwolves are 8-2 (.800) when scoring 110 or more points this season — T-5th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have allowed 115.2 points per game this season — 9th-worst in the NBA.

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 have averaged 4.8 second chance points per game (467 points/98 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

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 29.9 points in the paint per game (2,934 points/98 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.2

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

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 6.3 fast break points per game (616 points/98 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Timberwolves have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (390 assists/ 252 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

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 15.7 offensive rebounds per game (251 rebounds/16 games) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.3

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 allowed a TS% of 58% in close and late situations this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 49%

The Lakers have averaged 7.4 steals per game (726 steals/98 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Lakers have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,575 rebounds/98 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 6.8 blocks per game (324 blocks/48 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.3

The Timberwolves have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (71 blocks/16 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Timberwolves averaged 7.9 steals per game (647 steals/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Timberwolves blocked 496 shots last season — 5th most among NBA teams


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