NBA : Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: April 22, 2025 10:00PM EDT @ Crypto.com Arena

The Minnesota Timberwolves bask in the glory of a triumph over the Lakers. They look ahead to carrying that momentum. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers would like to put behind them what they consider a bad loss and be strong. Both have had wins and losses recent to this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Timberwolves 3.12 , Lakers 1.38

Spread: Timberwolves +5.5 , Lakers -5.5

Over/Under: 210

Team Recent Performance

Minnesota Timberwolves

Timberwolves defeated Lakers on April 20, 117-95 with the +4.5 line and well under the total of 215.5. Traditionally, they beat the Utah Jazz 116-105 on April 14 without making the -23 line, contrasting to the total under of 234.5. On April 12, Timberwolves thrashed their opponent with a score of 117-91 that resulted in covering up -21.5 and under 219.5. They celebrated on April 11th now with the fruits of hard work after edging Memphis Grizzlies at 141-125 while covering under a -2 and sailing over 230.5. They were defeated 103 to 110 by Milwaukee Bucks on April 9, whereby they could not cover in -6 and totally fell under 223.

Los Angeles Lakers

April 20, Lakers were anointed to have an upset but was the loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 95-117, and could not cover the -4.5 spread and also went under total 215.5 manufactured. April 14 with a loss, 81-109 to the Portland Trail Blazers-considered to be an upset as they could not cover the +6 spread, was set to go under 216.5. The Lakers registered a comeback on April 12 by beating the Houston Rockets, 140-109, thereby covering the -14 spread and the total went over 228.5. On April 10, the Lakers managed a victory over the Dallas Mavericks, 112-97, covering the -4.5 spread and going under 226.5. April 9, however, saw them lose to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 120-136, giving them the cover for the +9.5 spread with the game going over 230.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Minnesota Timberwolves are 6-4, while the LA Lakers are languishing at 4-6. Both teams have a remarkably similar stat line, posting a 5-5 against the spread (ATS) record, while they’re also deadlocked at 3-7 in the over/under category. The Timberwolves lead the point tally at an average of 109.2 points per game which surpasses the Lakers’ 104.5. At halftime, the Timberwolves are in front with 58.5 points compared to the Lakers’ 54.7. Timberwolves have a higher field goals percentage – 46% shooting compared to the Lakers at 43.63%. Timberwolves average- 42.9 rebounds LA- 45.0. Three-point shooting this year: Minnesota- 143 of 387, LA- 95 of 311. Steals average: Minnesota- 9.8, LA- 7.9.

Team Injuries Update

Minnesota Timberwolves

Terrence Shannon (PF, foot) is questionable.

Los Angeles Lakers

Maxi Kleber (SF, foot) is out. Rui Hachimura (SF, knee) and Trey Jemison (C, illness) are questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 210.

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