The Los Angeles Lakers (50-32) travel to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) on Friday, April 25th. This game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis and televised on ESPN. 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 9:30 ET.

Lakers vs Timberwolves

The Lakers Are Coming Off A Win

The Lakers improved to 50-32 on the season with a 94-85 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 179 points fell well short of the 211.5-point over/under line.

Los Angeles jumped out to a 34-15 lead after the 1st quarter but allowed Minnesota to outscore them 48-37 over the next two quarters. Heading into the 4th with an 81-65 lead, the Lakers managed just 13 points in the final frame while the Timberwolves scored 20.

The Timberwolves Are Coming Off A Win

The Timberwolves fell to 49-33 on the season after a 94-85 road loss to the Lakers on Tuesday. Minnesota entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by nine points. The total score of 179 points was well below the O/U line of 211.5.

Minnesota’s slow start, trailing 34-15 after the 1st quarter, proved costly. They outscored the Lakers 28-24 in the 2nd quarter but couldn’t make up ground in the 3rd, losing it 23-22. Despite holding the Lakers to 13 points in the 4th, the Timberwolves’ 20-point effort wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Lakers Offense Breakdown

In their 94-85 win over the Timberwolves, the Lakers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 threes at a 20.7% clip. Overall, they shot 45.3% from the field, which was below their average.

Luka Dončić led the way with 31 points, including 16 in the 1st quarter, and added 12 rebounds and 9 assists. LeBron James contributed 21 points, and Austin Reaves chipped in 16, scoring 6 points in the 3rd quarter.

Timberwolves Offense Breakdown

In their 94-85 loss to the Lakers, the Timberwolves struggled offensively, shooting just 38% from the field and hitting only 5 threes at a 20% clip. Julius Randle led the way with 27 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds, connecting on 2 threes at 50% efficiency.

Anthony Edwards added 25 points and 6 rebounds, making 2 threes but shooting 25% from deep. Naz Reid was the only other player in double figures, finishing with 9 points.

Lakers Team Defense

The Lakers put on a defensive clinic against the Timberwolves, holding them to just 85 points. They started strong, allowing only 15 points in the 1st quarter, and followed up with solid efforts in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 22 and 20 points, respectively.

Overall, the Lakers limited Minnesota to 38% shooting, including just 5 made threes on 20% shooting from beyond the arc. Los Angeles also recorded 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks.

Timberwolves Team Defense

The Lakers put on a defensive clinic against the Timberwolves, holding them to just 85 points on Tuesday. They started strong, allowing only 15 points in the 1st quarter and kept up the pressure with a solid 3rd quarter, giving up 22 points. In the 4th, they limited Minnesota to 20 points to secure the win.

Los Angeles held the Timberwolves to 38% shooting from the field, including just 5 made threes on 20% shooting. They sent Minnesota to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Lakers grabbed 32 defensive rebounds while allowing 9 offensive boards, and they added 4 steals and 6 blocks.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• Minnesota has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 114 points per game while allowing 104. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
• Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction

The Lakers come in as the underdog at +3, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 205.5 and given that our model is projecting 258 points between the teams, we like the over.

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