The Minnesota Timberwolves (53-24) travel to Crypto.com Arena tonight to play the Los Angeles Lakers (45-33).
Both teams need this win. The Timberwolves are trying to steal the top spot in the West from the Denver Nuggets, and the Lakers are trying to squeeze their way into the top-six to avoid a play-in game.
This should be a fun game with star power all over the court. With players like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Anthony Edwards, this game should have fireworks.
Can the Lakers continue their amazing winning stretch, or will the T-Wolves put an end to it?
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -1
-108 |
O 218
-112 |
-112 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +1
-112 |
U 218
-108 |
-108 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Details
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- Fixture: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Lakers
- Date and Time: April 7, 2024 @ 10:00 pm EST
- Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Los Angeles Lakers | vs. | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 53-24 | Record | 45-33 |
| 117.9 | Points Per Game | 112.8 |
| 49.9 | FG% | 48.4 |
| 37.8 | 3PT% | 38.8 |
| 43.3 | Rebounds Per Game | 43.8 |
| 117.2 | Points Allowed Per Game | 105.8 |
| 47.2 | Opponent FG% | 44.6 |
| 37.1 | Opponent 3PT% | 35.0 |
| 79.7 | Opponent FT% | 78.4 |
| 44.1 | Opponent Rebounds Against | 41.6 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 W-L | 3-2 |
| 103.1 | Team Pace | 98.8 |
Key Stats
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers, after a weak start to the season, are now the eighth seed in the West and are only 1.5 games behind the six-seed Phoenix Suns. With only four games left, they will need all of them to catch Phoenix and escape the play-in tournament. LeBron James is clearly this team’s leader. He averages 25.4 points per game, and 8.2 assists per game, both of which are tops on the team. He also is shooting the three-ball at a career-best 41.3%.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves are only half a game behind the Denver Nuggets for first place in the West. This win would be huge for them and a few players have to step up if they want this win. Of course, superstar Anthony Edwards will be their catalyst on offense, as he averages 25.9 points per game and has 28 30-point games this season. On the defensive side of the ball, Rudy Gobert is their Anchor. He averages 2.1 blocks and is the leading candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
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- Jarred Vanderbilt – OUT
- Christian Wood – OUT
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – OUT
Minnesota Timberwolves
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- Karl-Anthony Towns- OUT
- Jaylen Clark – OUT
Game Prediction
The Lakers are playing in the second half of a back-to-back at home. They just beat the Cleveland Cavaliers yesterday 116-97. Minnesota played two days ago and has one day of rest. The Timberwolves are 19-3 this season when playing with a rest advantage. As great as LeBron James is, and as good as Anthony Davis has been, I think the Timberwolves are a better team right now. I also think they match up well with the Lakers. Rudy Gobert is the perfect player to defend Anthony Davis. I think that Minnesota is barely going to pull this one out.
Final Pick
Minnesota Timberwolves MoneyLine (-108)
About the Author
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