- The Timberwolves are -3.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
- Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
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The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Acrisure Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EDT in Palm Springs, CA.
The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Timberwolves vs Lakers Over/Under is 215.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are against the spread, while the Lakers are against the spread.
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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -3.5 -110 | O 215.5 -105 | -150 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +3.5 -110 | U 215.5 -115 | +125 |
Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
The winning team model predicts the will win Friday‘s game with 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 will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with confidence.
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Minnesota Timberwolves Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone ( Units / ROI).
- Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
- Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
- Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)
Los Angeles Lakers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone ( Units / ROI).
- Home Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Home ML Units Units / Home ML ROI ROI)
- Home Over Record against the Over for game total points (Home Over Units Units / Home Over ROI ROI)
- Home Under Record against the Under for game total points (Home Under Units Units / Home Under ROI ROI)
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- 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
The Timberwolves are 16-7 (.696) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .532
The Timberwolves are 13-4 (.765) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646
The Timberwolves were 24-14 (.632) when they win the turnover margin last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540
The Timberwolves are 48-20 (.706) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511
Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Lakers were 9-24 (.273) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366
The Lakers are 23-13 (.639) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543
The Lakers are 18-1 (.947) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822
The Lakers were 20-11 (.645) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531
Injury Report: Lakers vs. Timberwolves – Friday‘s Game, Oct. 4
- Los Angeles Lakers – No Injuries Reported
- Minnesota Timberwolves – No Injuries Reported
Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends
The Timberwolves are shooting 39% from three (1,037/2,681) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%
The Timberwolves have averaged 1.33 points per shot (9,264 points/6,973 shots) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28
The Timberwolves have an eFG% of 56% this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%
The Timberwolves have averaged 12.4 fast break points per game (1,016 points/82 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4
Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Lakers have averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1
The Lakers have averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4
The Lakers had 26.6 free throw attempts per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5
The Lakers have averaged 16.8 fast break points per game (2,759 points/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3
Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends
The Timberwolves have averaged 6.2 blocks per game (506 blocks/82 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0
The Timberwolves have allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (4,222 points/3,480 shots) in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.31
The Timberwolves have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,850 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3
The Timberwolves averaged 5.4 blocks per game (444 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Lakers have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (6,163 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3
The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2
The Lakers have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2
The Lakers have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,131 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4
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