The Los Angeles Lakers (35-21) are 5.5-point favorites as they try to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-27) on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. The contest airs at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and FDSNX.
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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Lakers 112, Timberwolves 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-218)
- Total Pick: Under 228.5 (computer predicts 222.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (+5.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Timberwolves Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2024 | Timberwolves | -8.5 | 213.5 | -356 | +282 | 97-87 MIN |
| 12/2/2024 | Timberwolves | -7.5 | 220 | -295 | +235 | 109-80 MIN |
| 10/22/2024 | Timberwolves | -1 | 222.5 | -115 | -104 | 110-103 LAL |
| 4/7/2024 | Timberwolves | -2 | 217.5 | -136 | +114 | 127-117 MIN |
| 3/10/2024 | Lakers | -4.5 | 222.5 | -198 | +165 | 120-109 LAL |
| 12/30/2023 | Timberwolves | -4 | 226.5 | -179 | +150 | 108-106 MIN |
| 12/21/2023 | Timberwolves | -8 | 222 | -333 | +263 | 118-111 MIN |
Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles is 30-25-1 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Lakers are 8-13 against the spread.
- In Los Angeles' 59 games with a set total, 27 have hit the over (45.8%).
- This season, the Lakers have won 23 out of the 32 games, or 71.9%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Los Angeles has won 14 of its 20 games, or 70%, when favored by at least -218 on the moneyline.
Timberwolves 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Minnesota has compiled a 26-33-0 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 5.5-point underdogs this year, the Timberwolves are 6-2 against the spread.
- Minnesota has hit the over in 32 of its 59 games with a set total (54.2%).
- The Timberwolves have won 43.8% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (7-9).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +180 or longer, Minnesota has a record of 2-4 (33.3%).
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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Maxi Kleber: Out (Foot)
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Calf),
Rudy Gobert: Out (Back),
Donte DiVincenzo: Questionable (Toe),
Julius Randle: Out (Groin)
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and FDSNX
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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