Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 4/25/25
At 9:30 ET on ESPN, the 3rd ranked Lakers (50-32) take on the 6th ranked Timberwolves (49-33) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 3 and the over/under is set at 205.5.
This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +3
This game will be played at Target Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, April 25th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-126 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Luka Dončić finishing with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 17 threes.
Does Los Angeles Stand a Chance on the Road?
The Lakers improved to 50-32 on the season with a 94-85 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Playing at home, Los Angeles covered the -5.5 point spread, while the game’s total of 179 points fell well short of the 211.5 O/U line.
Los Angeles jumped out to a 34-15 lead in the 1st quarter, but Minnesota made a push, outscoring the Lakers 48-37 over the final two quarters.
The Lakers’ offense struggled from beyond the arc in their win over the Timberwolves, hitting just 6 threes at a 20.7% clip. Overall, they shot 45.3% from the field.
Luka Dončić led the way with 31 points, 16 of which came in the 1st quarter. LeBron James added 21 points, while Austin Reaves contributed 16, scoring 6 in the 3rd quarter.
The Lakers’ defense was on point in their win over the Timberwolves, holding them to just 85 points. They started strong, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter, and kept the pressure on with a 22-point 3rd quarter and a 20-point 4th quarter.
Overall, the Lakers limited the Timberwolves to 38% shooting, including just 5 made threes on 20% shooting. They also recorded 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks.
Will the Timberwolves Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Timberwolves fell to 49-33 on the season after a 94-85 road loss to the Lakers on Tuesday. Minnesota, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 179, well below the pre-game O/U line of 211.5.
Minnesota’s slow start put them in a tough spot, as they were outscored 34-15 in the 1st quarter. They battled back, winning the 2nd quarter 28-24 and holding the Lakers to 13 points in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the 81-65 deficit they faced entering the final period.
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, shooting 52.9% from the floor and 50% from deep.
Anthony Edwards added 25 points and 6 rebounds, connecting on 45.5% of his shots and making 2 threes at 25%. Randle scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Edwards put up 11 in the 3rd.
Despite allowing 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Timberwolves tightened up defensively, giving up just 60 points over the final three quarters, including only 13 in the 4th. They held the Lakers to 94 points on 45% shooting.
Minnesota excelled at defending the three, with the Lakers hitting just 6 threes at a 20% clip. The Timberwolves also recorded 25 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 2 blocks.