Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 22

  • The Lakers are -5.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves
  • Total (Over/Under): 210.5 points
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The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA, CA.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Timberwolves vs Lakers Over/Under is 210.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 40-41 against the spread, while the Lakers are 45-36 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves+5.5 -110O 210.5 -105+190
Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 -110U 210.5 -115-235

Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Tuesday‘s game with 68.4% 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 Tuesday‘s game with 59.8% confidence.


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 54 games (+22.15 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 4Q Spread in 35 of their last 54 games (+16.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 15 games (+12.85 Units / 75% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 24 away games (+12.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 47 games (+12.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 70 games (+17.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 43 games (+14.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 43 games at home (+13.97 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the Spread in 37 of their last 61 games (+12.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 14 games (+11.80 Units / 74% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 40-41 (-5.15 Units / -5.63% ROI).

  • 50-33 against the Moneyline (-17.95 Units / -5.66% ROI)
  • 44-39 against the Over for game total points (+1.1 Units / 1.2% ROI)
  • 39-44 against the Under for game total points (-9.4 Units / -10.3% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 45-36 (+5.4 Units / 5.92% ROI).

  • 50-33 against the Moneyline (+3 Units / 1.61% ROI)
  • 41-42 against the Over for game total points (-5.2 Units / -5.7% ROI)
  • 42-41 against the Under for game total points (-3.15 Units / -3.45% ROI)
  • 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 Moneyline in 35 of their last 87 games (-22.37 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-22.22 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 80 games (-19.77 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 68 games (-19.40 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 97 games (-21.62 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 96 games (-20.95 Units / -9% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 54 games (-20.20 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 2Q Spread in 43 of their last 98 games (-19.90 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 85 games (-19.47 Units / -14% 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 13-2 (.867) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .572

The Timberwolves were 24-2 (.923) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

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

The Lakers are undefeated (11-0) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .762

The Lakers were 14-4 (.778) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

The Lakers are 16-6 (.727) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .615

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

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 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 have an eFG% of 55% this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

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 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 10.1 second chance points per game (425 points/42 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

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

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

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 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

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

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


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