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Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Oct. 28

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 28, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -6.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
  • Friday, October 28, 2022 at 8:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSN & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Minneapolis.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 0-4 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 2-3 against the spread.

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+6.5 -110O 230.5 -110200
Minnesota Timberwolves -6.5 -110U 230.5 -110-250

Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Friday‘s game with 80.5% confidence.

Timberwolves vs Lakers Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.3% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lakers and Timberwolves, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.

  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 38 away games (+25.46 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 66 games (+15.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 53 games (+11.37 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 39 games (+11.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 away games (+11.10 Units / 34% ROI)
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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 80 games (+20.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 52 of their last 82 games (+19.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Over in 49 of their last 77 games (+18.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 29 games (+15.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 73 games (+13.06 Units / 16% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 0-4 (-4.45 Units / -100% ROI).

    • 0-4 against the Moneyline (-4.7 Units / -100% ROI)
    • 1-3 against the Over for game total points (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI)
    • 3-1 against the Under for game total points (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 2-3 (-1.3 Units / -23.42% ROI).

    • 3-2 against the Moneyline (-3.9 Units / -18.22% ROI)
    • 2-3 against the Over for game total points (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI)
    • 3-2 against the Under for game total points (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 79 games (-26.00 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 73 games (-23.73 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 90 games (-21.94 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 80 games (-20.80 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 80 games (-16.66 Units / -18% ROI)
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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 69 games (-34.06 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 79 games (-33.10 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 78 games (-32.85 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 79 games (-26.80 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 68 games (-25.30 Units / -30% ROI)
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    Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

    The Lakers were 11-19 (.367) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

    The Lakers are 46-29 (.613) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .579

    The Lakers were 13-4 (.765) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .612

    The Lakers are 11-6 (.647) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

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

    The Timberwolves were 18-11 (.621) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .503

    The Timberwolves were 23-3 (.885) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .749

    The Timberwolves are 28-46 (.378) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

    The Timberwolves were 26-6 (.812) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .612

    Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. Lakers – Friday‘s Game, Oct. 28

  • Kyle Anderson (Timberwolves): Anderson did not play in Wednesday’s (Oct. 26) game against San Antonio.
  • Thomas Bryant (Lakers): Lakers say Bryant underwent surgery on his left thumb and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is questionable for Friday’s (Oct. 28) game against Minnesota.
  • Russell Westbrook (Lakers): Westbrook is questionable for Friday’s (Oct. 28) game against Minnesota.
  • Cole Swider (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Swider will reevaluated in about four weeks.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is probable for Friday’s (Oct. 28) game against Minnesota.
  • Dennis Schroder (Lakers): Lakers head coach Darvin Ham announced that Schroder will undergo surgery on his thumb and be out three-to-four weeks.
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    Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Lakers averaged 112.4 points per game (9,105 points/81 games) last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 110.0

    The Lakers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (991 assists/ 605 TOs) in the first half last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

    The Lakers shot 34% from three (497/1,450) in the second half last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

    The Lakers are shooting 73% from the free throw line (2,612/3,554) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

    Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Timberwolves made 14.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    The Timberwolves averaged 115.8 points per game (9,379 points/81 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 110.0

    The Timberwolves averaged 118.2 points per game (4,728 points/40 games) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 109.1

    The Timberwolves averaged 15.4 fast break points per game (617 points/40 games) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.0

    Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Lakers averaged 5.1 blocks per game (417 blocks/81 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Lakers have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (442 blocks/77 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

    The Lakers have averaged 5.2 blocks per game (803 blocks/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

    The Lakers have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (5,284 rebounds/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

    Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Timberwolves averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,667 rebounds/81 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    The Timberwolves averaged 5.6 blocks per game (457 blocks/81 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Timberwolves have averaged 8.8 steals per game (1,342 steals/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Timberwolves have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (5,043 rebounds/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

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