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The Minnesota Timberwolves (53-24) face the Los Angeles Lakers (45-33) Sunday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is at 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Timberwolves lead 2-1
The Timberwolves are coming off a 97-87 road loss to the Phoenix Suns as 4.5-point underdogs Friday, but they have won 6 of their last 8 games. They are in 2nd place in the West, just a half-game behind the Denver Nuggets.
The Lakers are in 8th in the West, which would have them in the play-in tournament if the season ended today. They are 1.5 games behind Phoenix for the 6 seed. They have won 4 games in a row and 9 of their last 10. They beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-97 at home Saturday, covering the 5-point spread as favorites.
Timberwolves at Lakers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Lakers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +2.5 (-115) | Lakers -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Timberwolves at Lakers key injuries
Timberwolves
- G Jayen Clark (Achilles) out
- C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out
Lakers
(Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Timberwolves at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 114, Lakers 110
Moneyline
Both teams come into this game pretty hot. The Lakers have won 4 straight and 9 of 10. The TIMBERWOLVES (+105) lost Friday but are 9-3 in their last 12 games.
Minnesota has not lost consecutive games since losing 2 in a row from March 8-10.
The Lakers are strong at home at 29-12 but are only 8-6 when playing on no rest.
The Wolves are 19-3 when playing with a rest advantage, so expect them to bounce back from the 87-point performance against Phoenix for a win.
BET TIMBERWOLVES (+105).
Against the spread
With slight plus odds on the moneyline, you are better off making the bet on the Timberwolves to win outright.
PASS.
Over/Under
Minnesota has held opponents under 100 points in 5 of its last 8 games.
However, the Lakers have scored 116 or more points in 4 straight games and 7 of 8.
Two of the 3 meetings have had 220 or more total points.
BET OVER 219.5 (-105).
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