<p>At 10:00 ET, the Lakers (-225) will host the Timberwolves (+187) in a Western Conference matchup. Los Angeles (-5.5) is favored over Minnesota and the over/under line is 209.5.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves (49-33) are 6th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Northwest Division. They have won two straight games. The Lakers (50-32) are 3rd in the West and 1st in the Pacific Division. They have lost two in a row.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, April 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 170-147 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Dončić finishing with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 22 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Timberwolves Win in Los Angeles?</h3><p>With a 116-113 win over the Lakers on Sunday, the Timberwolves improved to 49-33 for the season. Minnesota, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 229 points exceeded the over/under line of 208.5 by 20.5 points.</p> <p>After falling behind 75-60 during a 14-0 Lakers run, the Timberwolves turned things around. They outscored L.A. 32-19 in the 4th quarter, rallying from a 94-84 deficit to secure the win.</p><p>Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Lakers with 43 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 5 threes at 50% efficiency. He scored 16 points in the 4th quarter alone. Julius Randle added 25 points, 13 of which came in the opening period.</p> <p>Minnesota shot 42.2% from the field, with a 38.9% mark from beyond the arc, making 14 threes. Jaden McDaniels contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Naz Reid chipped in 8 of his 12 points in the final quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 113 points, the Timberwolves clamped down defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 19 points to secure the win over the Lakers. Minnesota gave up 36 points in the 3rd quarter but managed to tighten things up when it mattered most.</p> <p>The Timberwolves allowed the Lakers to shoot 45% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, with 19 threes made. Minnesota also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they hit 22 free throws. Defensively, the Timberwolves recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Los Angeles?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 50-32 on the season after a 116-113 road loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday. L.A. entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 229 points exceeded the O/U line of 208.5 by 20.5 points.</p> <p>After a 14-0 run pushed their lead from 61-60 to 75-60, the Lakers appeared to be in control. They led 94-84 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 32-19 in the final period, allowing the Timberwolves to rally for the win.</p><p>The Lakers connected on 19 threes at a 40.4% clip in their 116-113 loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday. Luka Dončić led the way with 5 made threes, shooting 41.7% from deep and finishing with 38 points. Overall, the Lakers shot 45% from the field.</p> <p>LeBron James contributed 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, hitting 2 threes at 50%. Rui Hachimura also knocked down 5 threes, shooting 50% and scoring 23 points. Austin Reaves added 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where the Lakers held the Timberwolves to 23 points, they couldn’t contain them in the 4th, allowing 32 points and ultimately falling 116-113. Overall, the Lakers gave up 116 points on 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves hit 14 threes at a 38% clip. The Lakers also sent Minnesota to the line 33 times, where they made 26 free throws. On the boards, the Lakers gave up 18 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

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