Timberwolves vs Lakers Thursday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Minnesota Timberwolves head west for a conference showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Minnesota enters this game riding high after a gutsy comeback win in overtime over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, the Lakers have continued to build chemistry with their new-look roster as they look to extend their winning streak to four games.
Timberwolves vs. Lakers
- Location: crypto.com Arena
- Los Angeles, California
- Where to Watch: NBA TV
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Spread: Lakers -6.5 | Total: 228
- Moneyline: Lakers -255 | Timberwolves +210
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Timberwolves vs Lakers Best Bet: Timberwolves ML +210
The Timberwolves head into this battle as the underdog on the road despite defeating the Lakers in two out of three matchups this season. Minnesota has been inconsistent at times this season, but they’ve shown the ability to steal a win on the road in big matchups like their win in OKC on Monday. With one of the T-Wolves’ biggest strength being their depth in the frontcourt, it could be a bad matchup for a Lakers team whose glaring hole is their lack of help up front. That said, I’ll take the Timberwolves to pull off the upset.
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Best Total Bet: Under 228
Each squad has the offensive firepower to compete with the top teams in the league. Although both teams score in different ways, there’s no denying the talent each squad has. The Lakers enter this matchup, averaging 113 points per game, while the Timberwolves trail just behind, averaging 112.1. Considering their season averages and that none of their previous matchups surpassed 228 points, give me the under on the 228-point set total.
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Timberwolves Best Player Bet: Anthony Edwards 30+ Points Scored +112
Anthony Edwards enters this matchup averaging 32.1 points per game in February. The former top pick can explode on offense at any moment, and he’s shown that this season many times. Expect the Timberwolves star to be aggressive on the offensive end against a Lakers team whose defense took a massive hit after replacing Anthony Davis with Luka Doncic in the starting lineup.
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Lakers Best Player Bet: Luka Doncic 8+ Assists +104
Luka Doncic continues to find himself increasingly more comfortable in JJ Redick’s scheme, and you can see it in his play on the court. The Slovenian product is beginning to trust the teammates around him, and following a 12-assist outing on Tuesday, I expect him to continue playmaking at a high level, especially against a Timberwolves squad that has underrated defenders such as Jaden McDaniels to force the ball out of Doncic’s hands.
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