Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 19

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The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA, CA.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 39-41 against the spread, while the Lakers are 45-35 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves O
Los Angeles Lakers U

Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Saturday‘s game with 79.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Timberwolves and Lakers.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 53 games (+21.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 53 games (+15.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 47 away games (+12.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games (+12.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 14 games (+11.85 Units / 74% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 55 of their last 87 games (+19.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 42 games at home (+15.47 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the Spread in 37 of their last 60 games (+13.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 42 games (+13.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 72 games (+12.20 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 39-41 (-6.15 Units / -6.81% ROI).

  • 49-33 against the Moneyline (-19.65 Units / -6.22% ROI)
  • 44-38 against the Over for game total points (+2.2 Units / 2.44% ROI)
  • 38-44 against the Under for game total points (-10.4 Units / -11.53% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 45-35 (+6.5 Units / 7.21% ROI).

  • 50-32 against the Moneyline (+5 Units / 2.72% ROI)
  • 41-41 against the Over for game total points (-4.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 41-41 against the Under for game total points (-4.15 Units / -4.6% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 87 games (-23.85 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 76 games (-23.22 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 87 games (-21.97 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 87 games (-18.75 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 79 games (-18.52 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 52 of their last 92 games (-27.70 Units / -8% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 47 of their last 95 games (-22.35 Units / -10% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 2Q Spread in 42 of their last 97 games (-20.90 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 84 games (-20.62 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 96 games (-20.47 Units / -19% ROI)

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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 52-16 (.765) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-10th-worst in the NBA.

The Timberwolves were 43-10 (.811) when scoring 110 or more points last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .659

The Timberwolves are 17-3 (.850) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .762

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

The Lakers are winless (0-12) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .090

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 23-4 (.852) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .762

The Lakers are 17-9 (.654) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .557

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves are shooting 38% from three (1,107/2,886) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Timberwolves have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (2,142 assists/ 1,186 TOs) this season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Timberwolves averaged 14.2 turnovers per game (1,163 turnovers/82 games) last season — 9th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Timberwolves are shooting 38% from three (1,233/3,269) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

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 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 11.0 second chance points per game (914 points/83 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

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 Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves allowed 103.7 points per game (4,253 points/41 games) at home last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 113.1

The Timberwolves allowed an eFG% of 50% at home last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves allowed opponents to shoot 45% (3,198/7,114) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Timberwolves allowed a TS% of 48% at home last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

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 7.7 steals per game (633 steals/82 games) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Lakers have averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,927 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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