The Los Angeles Lakers play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 10:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on Spectrum SportsNet and Bally Sports North/Midwest/Kansas City.
Los Angeles (7-5) is on a two-game winning streak after beating the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat. Malik Monk had a 27-point performance against the Heat, so with the number of injuries L.A. has, he’ll be critical alongside Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis.
The Timberwolves (3-7) are on a six-game losing streak after starting the year 3-1. Anthony Edwards has improved his scoring production in his second season, but the Wolves haven’t been able to pull out wins lately.
Timberwolves at Lakers notable injuries:
Lakers: OUT – LeBron James, Trevor Ariza, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn, Austin Reaves; Questionable – Rajon Rondo; Probable – Anthony Davis
Timberwolves: Only McKinley Wright IV (G League) is ruled out.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Lakers -2.5
- Money line: Lakers -135 / Timberwolves +110
- Over-under: 223.5
Advice and prediction
The odds are significantly close for this one. It’ll come down to the battle between Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Davis, especially with Davis needing to play at the five more often to counter Towns’ punches down low. The Lakers will also have to slow down Anthony Edwards, so one of Avery Bradley or Kent Bazemore will have to be key. Malik Monk said he wants to kill his defenders; can he do that against the notorious Patrick Beverley?
Based on how L.A. played against the Heat, the momentum could continue. Take the Lakers minus-2.5, Lakers minus-135 and the under 223.5.
Prediction: Lakers 108, Timberwolves 101
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