Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for February 27

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: SportsNet LA, FDSN, and NBA TV

The Los Angeles Lakers (35-21) are favored (-5) to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-27) at 10:30 PM ET on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA, FDSN, and NBA TV. The point total for the matchup is set at 223.5.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Lakers win (58.3%)

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Lakers have put together a 30-24-2 record against the spread this season.
• The Timberwolves have 26 wins against the spread in 59 games this season.
• Games involving the Lakers have hit the over 27 times out of 59 chances this season.
• The Timberwolves have gone over the point total 55.9% of the time this season (33 of 59 games with a set point total).
• Los Angeles has a better record against the spread in home games (16-11-0) than it does in road games (14-13-2).
• When it comes to point totals, the Lakers hit the over less often in home games, as they've gone over the total 13 times in 27 opportunities this season (48.1%). In away games, they have hit the over 14 times in 29 opportunities (48.3%).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has had better results on the road (16-13-0) than at home (10-19-1).
• Timberwolves games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (17 times out of 30) than on the road (16 of 29) this season.

Lakers Leaders

• LeBron James averages 24.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.7 assists.
• Austin Reaves is averaging 19.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Luka Doncic is averaging 26.4 points, 7.7 assists and 8.4 rebounds.
• Rui Hachimura is averaging 13.5 points, 5.3 boards and 1.5 assists.
• Dalton Knecht's numbers on the season are 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest, shooting 45.6% from the field and 35.2% from downtown, with an average of 1.5 made treys.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.5 points, 6 rebounds and 4.6 assists for the Timberwolves.
• The Timberwolves are getting 14.9 points, 5.8 boards and 2.1 assists per game from Naz Reid.
• The Timberwolves are receiving 12 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Jaden McDaniels.
• Per game, Nickeil Alexander-Walker provides the Timberwolves 9.3 points, 3.1 boards and 2.5 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• The Timberwolves get 8.2 points per game from Mike Conley, plus 2.6 boards and 4.5 assists.

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