Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 3

• The Lakers (30-33) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (32-32)
• Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
• Friday, March 3, 2023 at 10:30pm EST
• Watch the game on SportsNet LA & BSN

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Timberwolves vs Lakers Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 30-34 against the spread, while the Lakers are 30-31 against the spread.

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

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

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

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Timberwolves Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 56 of their last 88 games (+19.95 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 70 games (+17.15 Units / 22% ROI)
• The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 54 of their last 88 games (+16.80 Units / 14% ROI)
• The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 42 away games (+16.69 Units / 35% ROI)
• The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Moneyline in 52 of their last 88 games (+15.15 Units / 11% ROI)

Lakers Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 51 games (+21.20 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 62 games (+15.74 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 40 games (+15.27 Units / 35% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 51 games (+13.50 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 38 of their last 60 games (+13.26 Units / 20% ROI)

Minnesota Timberwolves Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 30-34 (-7.4 Units / -10.5% ROI).

• 32-32 against the Moneyline (-9.8 Units / -8.68% ROI)
• 30-34 against the Over for game total points (-7.4 Units / -10.51% ROI)
• 34-30 against the Under for game total points (+1 Units / 1.42% ROI)

Los Angeles Lakers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 30-31 (-4.15 Units / -5.98% ROI).

• 30-33 against the Moneyline (+4.55 Units / 5.65% ROI)
• 32-30 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -1.44% ROI)
• 30-32 against the Under for game total points (-5.2 Units / -7.5% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Lakers:

• The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 84 games (-21.55 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 79 games (-16.02 Units / -18% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 27 games (-14.85 Units / -50% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 37 of their last 84 games (-13.60 Units / -15% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 83 games (-13.50 Units / -15% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Timberwolves:

• The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 27 of their last 75 games (-36.17 Units / -35% ROI)
• The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 78 games (-26.18 Units / -30% ROI)
• The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 90 games (-25.60 Units / -25% ROI)
• The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 86 games (-23.25 Units / -24% ROI)
• The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 81 games (-19.05 Units / -13% ROI)

Jump to:

• Keys to Winning for the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Keys to Winning for the Los Angeles Lakers
• Player Injuries for Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive stats
• Los Angeles Lakers Offensive stats
• Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive stats
• Los Angeles Lakers Defensive stats

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

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

Injury Report: Lakers vs. Timberwolves – Friday‘s Game, Mar. 3

• LeBron James (Lakers): The Lakers announced that James sustained a right foot tendon injury and will be re-evaluated in about three weeks.
• D’Angelo Russell (Lakers): Russell is out for Friday’s (Mar.3) game against Minnesota.
• Dennis Schroder (Lakers): Schroder is probable for Friday’s (Mar.3) game against Minnesota.
• Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Friday’s (Mar.3) game against Minnesota.

• Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): The hope is that Towns is able to come back for the teams’ final 10-15 games of the season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This timetable would put his possible return for mid-to-late March.
• Jaylen Nowell (Timberwolves): Nowell is questionable for Friday’s (Mar.3) game against Los Angeles.

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

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