The Los Angeles Lakers (13-11) travel to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11) on Friday, December 13th. This game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis and televised on FDSN. The Lakers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Timberwolves are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Timberwolves. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Lakers vs Timberwolves

The Lakers Are Coming Off A Win

The Lakers improved to 13-11 on the season with a 107-98 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 205, falling well short of the 223.5 O/U line.

After trailing 28-22 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Lakers went on a crucial 15-0 run, turning a 35-29 deficit into a 44-35 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Portland 37-17. Although the Blazers responded by winning the 3rd quarter 29-18, the Lakers closed out the game strong, taking the 4th quarter 30-24.

The Timberwolves Are Coming Off A Win

The Timberwolves fell to 12-11 on the season after a 114-106 road loss to the Warriors on Sunday. Minnesota entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 220, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 215.5 by 4.5 points.

Minnesota started strong, leading 30-21 after the 1st quarter. The 2nd quarter was even at 28-28, but the Warriors took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Timberwolves 44-32. Minnesota trailed 93-90 going into the 4th but managed only 16 points in the final quarter while Golden State scored 21.

Lakers Offense Breakdown

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 beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.8%. Davis scored 14 points in the 1st quarter, while Russell added 13 in the 4th, and Hachimura put up 14 in the 2nd quarter.

Timberwolves Offense Breakdown

In their 114-106 loss to the Warriors, the Timberwolves hit 19 threes, shooting 45.2% from beyond the arc. Their overall field goal percentage was 45.6%, which was below average.

Anthony Edwards led the way with 27 points, 15 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 19 points, scoring 10 in the 4th, and hit 4 threes at an 80% rate.

Lakers Team Defense

The Lakers’ defense shined 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 deep. The Lakers also recorded 14 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Timberwolves Team Defense

The Lakers’ defense shone in their win over the Trail Blazers, holding them to just 98 points. Their best defensive quarter came in the 2nd, where they allowed only 17 points. Overall, they gave up 28 points in the 1st, 29 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 4th. The Trail Blazers shot 41% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited Portland to 9 made threes on 25% shooting. The Trail Blazers also went 19/21 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 32 rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, while also recording 14 steals and 7 blocks.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 101 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
• In their last ten games at home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
• Minnesota has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction

The Timberwolves is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 132-100. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Timberwolves at -9.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 214, and our model predicts the Lakers and Timberwolves to score a combined 232 points. We recommend betting on the over.

---

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

---

* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.