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Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (38-38) and Minnesota Timberwolves (39-38) meet Friday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites Wednesday with a 121-110 win at the Chicago Bulls. F LeBron James scored 25 points for the Lakers, who have won 4 of their last 5 games and are 9th in the Western Conference.

The Timberwolves failed to cover as 6-point underdogs Wednesday in a 107-100 loss at the Phoenix Suns. G Anthony Edwards had a game-high 31 points as Minnesota’s 4-game win streak ended. The Timberwolves are a half-game ahead of the Lakers for the 8th seed in the West.

The Timberwolves lead this season’s series 2-0 straight up and against the spread, with the Under hitting in both meetings. Minnesota covered as a 1.5-point road favorite 110-102 as the Under (227) cashed in the most recent meeting March 3.

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Lakers at Timberwolves odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Timberwolves -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +1.5 (-122) | Timberwolves -1.5 (+102)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Lakers at Timberwolves key injuries

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
F LeBron James (foot) questionable

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (illness) probable
G Anthony Edwards (illness) probable
G Jaylen Nowell (knee) questionable
F Taurean Prince (illness) questionable
C Naz Reid (wrist) questionable
F Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 119, Timberwolves 110

Moneyline

BET LAKERS (-110).

Los Angeles has won 4 of its last 5 games with the lone loss being due to James returning to the lineup and momentarily upsetting team chemistry. Minnesota’s 4-game win streak ended Wednesday, but each of those wins was by 6 or fewer points and could have gone either way. The Timberwolves should struggle to beat the Lakers 3 times in 1 season, especially since Los Angeles has been the better team lately.

Against the spread

PASS.

Los Angeles +1.5 (-122) should hit, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the spread when the Lakers should win straight up. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 232.5 (-108).

The Under is 4-1 in Los Angeles’ last 5 games and 5-0 in its last 5 vs. teams with a winning record.

The Under has hit in 6 of Minnesota’s last 8 games and is 9-3-1 in its last 13 at home. These teams tend to play low-scoring games vs. each other, with the Under hitting in each of the last 6 meetings, and Friday’s matchup should stay Under the total once again.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks & predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The struggling Los Angeles Lakers (0-4) visit the surprisingly mediocre Minnesota Timberwolves (3-2) Friday. Tipoff from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers have started the season looking terrible in most aspects of the game. F LeBron James and F Anthony Davis have looked decent, but neither has played great.

Los Angeles failed to cover as a 5-point underdog in its 110-99 loss Wednesday at the Denver Nuggets. What was a tie game at halftime turned into a double-digit loss as the Lakers couldn’t shoot from beyond the arc (yet again), LeBron looked terrible on the offensive end and Davis looked terrible on the defensive end.

The Timberwolves were speculated to be a top-6 playoff seed during the offseason, but instead, find themselves looking to avoid being .500 six games into the season. Their stars have not looked terrible, but many aren’t performing to the level that many would expect.

All-star caliber F Anthony Edwards is their leading scorer, averaging 22.8 points per game on just 46.3% shooting from the field. Newly-acquired C Rudy Gobert is doing his job as a rebounder and shot-blocker, but Minnesota will look for him to continue to progress on the offensive end.

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Lakers at Timberwolves odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Timberwolves -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +6.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Lakers at Timberwolves key injuries

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (back) questionable
F LeBron James (foot) probable
F Juan Toscano-Anderson (ankle) out
G Russell Westbrook (hamstring) probable

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 101, Lakers 90

Moneyline

AVOID.

Neither of these teams has looked good this year, especially the Lakers. Betting the moneyline on this game in the favor of either team is far too risky for me to advise you to risk your money.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-110).

The Timberwolves are simply too talented to lose this game to the 0-4 Lakers. With talent in both their frontcourt and backcourt, they should possess enough offensive talent to cover the spread in this game.

I don’t believe the Lakers possess enough defense to hold the Timberwolves and make this one a close game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 230.5 (-112).

This is your BEST BET for this game. The Lakers have looked like the worst team in the NBA to this point of the season. They have been the worst shooting team in the league, with mediocre defense, terrible transition defense, and bad rebounding. I don’t see Los Angeles being able to put up enough points in this game, given the lack of shooting acumen it’s shown and the interior defense that Minnesota has shown.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-13) travel to the Target Center Friday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (13-15). Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Unfortunately, several key players will miss this one because of the league’s COVID-19 protocols. The Lakers will be without PG Russell Westbrook, SG Talen Horton-Tucker, PG Avery Bradley and C Dwight Howard. SG Malik Monk is also listed on the NBA injury report as “out” even though he was cleared Thursday after entering protocols Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Minnesota’s second leading scorer SF Anthony Edwards (22.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game) entered protocols Friday morning.

The Lakers are riding a three-game winning streak and have won 4 of their last 5. They have been the second-least profitable team with an against-the-spread record of just 11-18, which is only better than the Trail Blazers (10-19).

As for the Timberwolves, they snapped a five-game losing streak Sunday with a 116-111 road win at the Blazers. They then took down the Nuggets by 17 (124-107) Wednesday. They’re 13-15 ATS and 2-4 as home underdogs.

Lakers at Timberwolves odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:18 p.m. ET.

Money line: Lakers -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Timberwolves -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -1.5 (-102) | Timberwolves +1.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Lakers at Timberwolves key injuries

Lakers

PG Avery Bradley (health and safety protocols) out
C Anthony Davis (knee) probable
SG Talen Horton-Tucker (health and safety protocols) out
C Dwight Howard (health and safety protocols) out
PF LeBron James (abdomen) probable
SG Malik Monk (health and safety protocols) out
PG Russell Westbrook (health and safety protocols) out

Timberwolves

SF Anthony Edwards (health and safety protocols) out

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Lakers at Timberwolves odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 114, Lakers 108

Money line

PASS. While I like the Wolves at home against a short-handed Lakers team, the value is in the points.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES +1.5 (-122) as the Lakers are just short too many key players.

The Wolves and Lakers, aside from the injuries, are as even as they come, both having an offensive and defensive rating in the 107s. Both teams also rank in the bottom half in turnover rate.

Given their negative net rating, the Lakers are a little worse than their record indicates, the opposite for the Wolves. Betting on Minnesota is the right play.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 220.5 (-108) as the Wolves should be looking to get out and run. Also, the Lakers have been heating up on their win streak, dropping 110 or more points in 5 of their last 8 games.

The Lakers and Wolves respectively rank 6th and 12th in points per game. Both have a relatively rocky defense as well which should help for more points to be scored.

The Lakers are just 1 of 9 teams in which it has been profitable to consistently take their Over. With that in mind, I’d prefer it here.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Lakers (21-7) are on the road Tuesday night, visiting the Minnesota Timberwolves (7-20) as both teams head in opposite directions. Tip-off at Target Center will be at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Lakers-Timberwolves NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Lakers at Timberwolves: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Lakers -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Timberwolves +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
Against the spread/ATS: Lakers -6.5 (-115) | Timberwolves +6.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Lakers at Timberwolves: Key injuries

Lakers

SF LeBron James (ankle) probable
PF Anthony Davis (calf) out
SG Alex Caruso (hand) probable

Timberwolves

PG D’Angelo Russell (leg) out
SF Jarrett Culver (ankle) out

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Lakers at Timberwolves: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Lakers 117, Timberwolves 111

Money line (ML)

The Lakers were tripped up by the Denver Nuggets on Valentine’s Day after winning seven straight games. On that same night, the Timberwolves knocked off the Toronto Raptors for their first win in five games.

Los Angeles will get back on track against a struggling Minnesota team with a win Tuesday night. Even without Davis, the Lakers will be too much for the T-Wolves, who are just 25th in the NBA in scoring (108.2 points per game). Take the LAKERS (-280) to win outright.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Even though the Timberwolves are just 7-20 this season, they’ve been good against the spread. They’re 14-12-1 ATS, including a current 7-1-1 stretch. The Lakers, on the other hand, have struggled to cover the spread lately, going just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 and 1-4 in their last five – albeit, mostly as big favorites.

I like the TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-105) to keep this one within 6 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over has been the stronger bet for both the Lakers and Timberwolves of late. The total has gone Over in each of the Lakers’ last five games and in four of the last five games for the T-Wolves.

Davis’ absence hurts the Lakers defense a bit and opens things up for the T-Wolves inside. I like the OVER 223.5 (-110).

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Also see:

Lakers vs. Wolves: Lineups, injury report and broadcast info for Tuesday (LeBron Wire)
Anthony Davis (calf strain) to be evaluated in 2-3 weeks (LeBron Wire)

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