The LA Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Kings, lost to the Trail Blazers, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Lakers have won 8 of their last 13 regular season games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 118 points on 52 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 46 points and 11.5 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 35.8 points and 6.8 rebounds. Rui Hachimura is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 9.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Pacers, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Hornets next. The Timberwolves have lost 6 of their last 8 games if you include the preseason.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 114 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.7 points and 4 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 25 points and 5.3 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 14 games as home favorites against the Lakers.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last six games at Target Center.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Target Center.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won 11 of their last 16 games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last seven games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Lakers’ last six games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Jaden McDaniels ranks T3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.5) this season.
- Julius Randle is one of only eight qualified players in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Austin Reaves has recorded four games with 5+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Deandre Ayton has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (50) of any player in the league this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank T29th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (23.5).
- The Timberwolves rank T2nd in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (24.3).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (79.8).
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (8.8).
Timberwolves vs Lakers Injury Report
Jaylen Clark is questionable for the Timberwolves with a calf issue. Anthony Edwards is out with a hamstring issue.
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero, Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber, Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and LeBron James. Marcus Smart and Jaxson Hayes are questionable.
Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction
The Timberwolves are 0-4 ATS on the season, and I’m not thrilled to back them in the favorite role when they don’t have Ant-Man. However, the Lakers have a massive injury report that includes too many rotation players. It’s Reaves and a bunch of question marks. Even without Edwards, the Timberwolves have guys who can lead the way and snag a win or two. The Timberwolves can’t afford to let home games like this slip away as they fight their way through the competitive West. I’ll lay the points.