Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Check out our Lakers vs. Timberwolves prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Minneapolis.

  • The Lakers head to Minneapolis for a matchup with the Timberwolves.
  • Defensively, Los Angeles are giving up 115.8 points per game.
  • The Lakers are coming off a 107-98 win vs. the Timberwolves.
  • The Timberwolves host the Lakers with a record of 12-11.
  • The Timberwolves are averaging 110.5 points per game so far.
  • The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-389) will host the Lakers (+307) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 214 points.

Minnesota (-9) is 12-11 and currently 9th in the Western Conference. The Lakers (+9) are 13-11 and 8th in the West. This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
  • Date: Friday, December 13th
  • Betting Odds MIN -9, LAL +307 | MIN -389 O/U 214

Lakers Preview: Will the Lakers Find a Way to Win in Minneapolis?

The Lakers improved to 13-11 this season with a 107-98 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Playing at home, Los Angeles was favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total score of 205 points fell short of the 223.5-point over/under line.

A key 15-0 run helped the Lakers take control, turning a 35-29 deficit into a 44-35 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Portland 37-17, but the Trail Blazers fought back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 29-18. Los Angeles closed out the game by outscoring Portland 30-24 in the 4th quarter.

Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 30 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Trail Blazers, shooting 47.6% from the field. D'Angelo Russell added 28 points and 14 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate, while Rui Hachimura contributed 23 points, making 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

The Lakers connected on 13 threes, shooting 38.2% from deep and 45.8% overall. Davis scored 14 points in the 1st quarter, while Russell added 13 in the 4th. Hachimura also scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, adding 7 more in the final period.

The Lakers' defense was strong on Sunday, holding the Trail Blazers to just 98 points. Their best defensive effort came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 17 points. Overall, they gave up 28 points in the 1st, 29 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 4th.

Los Angeles limited Portland to 41% shooting, including just 9 made threes on 25% shooting from beyond the arc. The Lakers also recorded 14 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Timberwolves Preview: Will the Timberwolves Live Up to Expectations at Home?

With a 107-98 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday, the Lakers improved to 13-11 this season. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 205 points fell well below the 223.5-point line.

A pivotal 15-0 run helped the Lakers take control, moving the score from 35-29 to 44-35. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Portland 37-17, but the Blazers fought back in the 3rd, winning it 29-18. Heading into the 4th with a 77-74 lead, the Lakers closed out the game by outscoring Portland 30-24 in the final period.

In their 114-106 loss to the Warriors, the Timberwolves connected on 19 three-pointers, shooting 45.2% from beyond the arc. Overall, they shot 45.6% from the field.

Anthony Edwards led the way with 27 points, including 15 in the 3rd quarter, and hit 5 threes at a 55.6% rate. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 19 points, with 10 coming in the 4th, and made 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.

The Timberwolves’ defense held the Warriors to 21 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, but a tough 3rd quarter saw them give up 44 points, contributing to their 114-106 loss. Overall, Minnesota allowed Golden State to shoot 46% from the field.

Minnesota struggled to contain the Warriors from beyond the arc, giving up 16 threes on 39% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Timberwolves recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road contests, the Lakers offense has averaged 101 points per game while allowing an average of 125. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • In their last five home games, Minnesota has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 100. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 1-9 straight up.
  • As the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction

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