<p>At 3:30 ET, the Timberwolves (-145) will host the Lakers (+123) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are favored by 2.5 points and the over/under line is set at 208.5.</p>

<p>Minnesota (49-33) is 6th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Northwest Division. The Lakers (50-32) are 3rd in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division. ABC will televise the game from the Target Center in Minneapolis.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 3:30 ET on Sunday, April 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-126 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Dončić finishing with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 50-32 on the season after a 116-104 road loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. Los Angeles entered the game as +4 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 12. The total points for the game were 220, exceeding the O/U line of 208.5 by 11.5 points.</p> <p>After an early 11-0 run by Minnesota, the Lakers responded with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 32-22. However, Minnesota regained control in the 3rd, matching their 32-point effort from the 1st quarter. Heading into the 4th quarter down 86-84, the Lakers were outscored 30-20 in the final period.</p><p>In the Lakers' 116-104 loss to the Timberwolves, LeBron James led the way with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 threes on 55.6% shooting from deep. Austin Reaves also hit 5 threes, finishing with 20 points despite shooting just 38.9% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Lakers connected on 17 threes at a 42.5% clip, though their overall field goal percentage was 47.4%. Luka Dončić contributed 17 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds, but struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 8 attempts.</p><p>The Lakers' defense had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Timberwolves to 22 points, but they allowed 32 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, leading to a 116-104 loss. Overall, the Timberwolves shot 48% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Minnesota hit 13 threes at a 36% clip. The Lakers sent the Timberwolves to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 5 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Timberwolves?</h3><p>With a 116-104 win over the Lakers on Friday, the Timberwolves improved to 49-33 this season. Playing at home, they entered the game as -4 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points of 220.5 exceeded the O/U line of 208.5 by 11.5 points.</p> <p>Minnesota went on an 11-0 run early, taking the score from 7-6 to 17-7. After falling behind in the 2nd quarter, they outscored the Lakers 32-26 in the 3rd and pulled away in the 4th, winning that quarter 30-20.</p><p>Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves to a 116-104 win over the Lakers, scoring 30 points on 59.1% shooting. Anthony Edwards added 29 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate, while Julius Randle contributed 22 points.</p> <p>Edwards scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, and McDaniels was consistent, scoring 8 points in 3 different quarters. The Timberwolves hit 13 threes at 36.1% and shot 48.4% overall.</p><p>The Timberwolves gave up 104 points to the Lakers but clamped down in the 4th quarter, allowing just 20 points to secure the win. They allowed 26 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while the Lakers scored 32 in the 2nd. Minnesota's defense held the Lakers to 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers hit 17 threes at a 42% clip. The Timberwolves sent the Lakers to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws. Minnesota grabbed 29 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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