Minnesota Timberwolves (44-20) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (36-30)
March 10, 2024 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Los Angeles Lakers -1; Over/Under: +223.5
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers meet Sunday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in great shape as they’ve won nine of their last 13 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this spot after getting thrashed by the Cavaliers in a 113-104 overtime road defeat on Friday. Naz Reid led the team with 34 points on 10 of 18 shooting off the bench, Anthony Edwards added 19 points while Jaden McDaniels chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 41 percent from the field and eight of 30 from the 3-point line as they missed on two chances to win the game at the end of the fourth quarter, before they got run over in overtime where they managed just seven points.
Los Angeles Lakers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been a team on the rise as they’ve won four of their last six games and they will be looking to keep it going after sneaking past the Bucks in a 123-122 win on Friday. D’Angelo Russell led the team with 44 points and nine assists, Anthony Davis added 22 points with 13 rebounds and five assists while Austin Reaves chipped in with 18 points and seven assists. As a team, the Lakers shot 52 percent from the field and 16 of 34 from the 3-point line as they poured in 40 points in the second quarter to take control of the contest before they escaped by the skin of their teeth thanks to a clutch block from Spencer Dinwiddie on the final shot of the game.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- Each of the Lakers’ last seven night games against the Timberwolves following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Facts
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last eight road games following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games following a loss.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last five night games at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction
The Timberwolves are still shorthanded with Karl-Anthony Towns ruled out and Anthony Edwards listed as questionable, while the Lakers are keeping eyes on Anthony Davis and LeBron James who are both questionable for this one. The Timberwolves are leading the season series by 2-0 at the moment, but both games were decided by three points or less and the Timberwolves could be missing their two best players in this one. With that being said, I’m looking at the Lakers to capitalize at home and get the cover at the short line here.
