NBA : Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: April 19, 2025 8:30PM EDT @ Crypto.com Arena 

The Timberwolves have seemingly come off a string of impressive wins, and the Lacopters have managed to get their feet going in key matchups. Indeed, Minnesota’s membership is on fire with offensive displays, whereas L.A. is happily banging it back together explosively and at home. With that electricity generated on the playoffs, expect fireworks at the first tip.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Timberwolves 2.59 , Lakers 1.54

Spread: Timberwolves +4 , Lakers -4

Over/Under: 217

Team Recent Performance

Minnesota Timberwolves

They beat Utah on April 14, 116-105, but did not cover the 23-point spread or go over 234.5 in total in scoring. On April 12, they ravaged Brooklyn, backed by a 21.5 point spread, staying under the 219.5 mark. Against Memphis on April 11, they smashed the Grizzlies with a 141-125 scoreline on the road, winning as 2 point favorites with a total going over 230.5. The only dampener in this run came against Milwaukee on April 9, where they lost, 110-103, and failed to cover the 6-points spread, and the points in total also stayed under 223. They also narrowly triumphed over Philadelphia, 114-109, on April 6, but did not cover the 16 point spread.

Los Angeles Lakers

Here is a poorly done paraphrase of what happened: The Blazers beat the home team badly, 109-81. The Blazers were of 6-point favorites also, going under the total of 216.5. After that on April 12, the team, 14-point favorites, scored 140-109 in the haywire game against Houston, surpassing the over ticket of 228.5. They had already won over Dallas on the score of 112:97 on April 10 after they made a successful run covering their 4.5-point spread but under 226.5. On April 9, they met the Oklahoma City Thunder in a losing cause of 136-120, having placed a bet of underdog 9.5 points, with the total exceeding 230.5. Previously, on April 7, they pulled off a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a rather comfortable way, winning 126-99, considering they were-offered as 9-point underdogs and staying within the total.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Timberwolves and Lakers are neck-in-neck in their last 10 contests, with each team winning five. When it comes to the spread, the Lakers turn out to have the edge at 6-4, while the Timberwolves possess a 4-6 spread record. Overall and to the totals, both teams are even at 4-6. The Timberwolves are scoring an average of 108.6 points while the Lakers draw just behind at 107.3. In the first half, the Timberwolves again take the edge in scoring at 59.1 to 55.4. Field goals are made at a rate of 45.18% by Minnesota compared to 44.66% for L.A. The rebounding numbers in favor of the Lakers are also solid at 46.5 versus 42.4. From the three-point line, Minnesota is 135/384 against L.A’s 89/292. The Timberwolves record an average of 10 steals on the defense as compared to L.A’s 8.4.

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 217.

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