The Los Angeles Lakers are 6-point favorites heading into Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, starting at 10 p.m. ET on . The Timberwolves lead the series 1-0.
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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Timberwolves 113, Lakers 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (+212)
- Total Pick: Over 210.5 (computer predicts 224.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (+6)
Recent Lakers vs. Timberwolves Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/19/2025 | Lakers | -4.5 | 216 | -207 | +173 | 117-95 MIN |
| 2/27/2025 | Lakers | -5.5 | 228.5 | -218 | +180 | 111-102 LAL |
| 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
- So far this season, Los Angeles has compiled a 45-36-1 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 6 points or more, the Lakers have a 12-12 record against the spread.
- Los Angeles' games have gone over the point total in 41 out of 82 opportunities (50%).
- The Lakers have won 35, or 71.4%, of the 49 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Los Angeles has a record of 18-5, a 78.3% win rate, when it's favored by -260 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Timberwolves 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Minnesota is 39-43-0 ATS this season.
- The Timberwolves have a 4-2 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 6 points or more.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 44 of Minnesota's 82 games with a set total.
- The Timberwolves have won 47.4% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (9-10).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +212 or longer, Minnesota has gone 2-4 (33.3%).
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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Maxi Kleber: Out (Foot)
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Robert Dillingham: Out (Ankle)
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel:
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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