The Los Angeles Lakers are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in tonight’s late-night NBA action. The Lakers are coming off a nice win at home against the Dallas Mavericks, 107-99. Minnesota is coming off a great comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime, 131-128. This will be a great game to watch, with these teams having superstars. Let’s dive straight into it and cook up a late-night winning slip!
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +5.5 (-110) | Over 229 (-110) | +185 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -5.5 (-110) | Under 229 (-110) | -225 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers Match Details
- Fixture: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Lakers
- Date and Time: February 27th, 2025 @ 10:30 PM EST
Key Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a remarkable comeback win in overtime against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 131-128. Despite the win, Anthony Edwards was bad with only 17 points but grabbed 13 rebounds, dished out eight assists, and the game-winning block. Jaden McDaniels was the star of the game with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was great with 21 points on 7/12 shooting and had a team-high +23 when he was on the floor. With a record of 32-27 on the season, Minnesota sits in 7th place in the Western Conference.
Defensively, the Timberwolves are an elite team. For the season, they are ranked 6th in points allowed per game, 7th in opponent field goal percentage, 6th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 16th in blocks per game, 22nd in steals per game, 15th in rebounds per game, and 6th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo are listed as questionable for this game in LA. The Timberwolves have a record of 5-5, including 6-4-0 against the spread in that stretch.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off an impressive win at home against the Dallas Mavericks, 107-99. Luka Donicic recorded his first triple-double as a Laker with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists. LeBron James was great, with 27 points and 12 rebounds while shooting 11/17 from the floor. Austin Reaves was solid with 20 points and five assists and was a +16 when he was on the floor. With a record of 35-21 on the season, the Lakers sit in 5th place in the Western Conference. This can be a scary team come the playoffs if they keep their current form.
In terms of their defense, the Lakers are one of the better teams in the NBA. For the season, they are ranked 11th in points allowed per game, 11th in opponent field goal percentage, 10th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 18th in blocks per game, 24th in steals per game, 26th in rebounds per game, and 13th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, this is a fully healthy team, besides Maxi Kleber, who is still recovering from foot surgery. Over their last ten games, the Lakers have a record of 8-2, including 7-3-0 against the spread.
Prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers will defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves and cover the 5.5-point spread in this game. The T-Wolves are too injury-riddled to take advantage of the Lakers’ lack of size in the interior. LeBron James and Luka Doncic’s pairing started out shakey but has really turned it on over their three-game winning streak. The Lakers are as hot as any team in the NBA right now. Anthony Edwards might have a sensational game. However, his teammates won’t be able to do enough to sneak out of LA with a win. The Los Angeles Lakers defend the home court and win comfortably.
Final Pick
Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 (-110)
