Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends and Best bets for April 25
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It's Friday, April 25, and the Los Angeles Lakers (50-32) and Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) are all set to square off from Target Center in Minneapolis.
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The series is tied 1-1 and is now headed to Minnesota.
The Lakers are currently 19-22 on the road with a point differential of 1, while the Timberwolves have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.
We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves live today
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 9:30PM EST
Site: Target Center
City: Minneapolis, MN
Network/Streaming:
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Game odds for Lakers vs. Timberwolves
The latest odds as of Friday:
Odds: Lakers (+126), Timberwolves (-150)
Spread: Timberwolves -3
Over/Under: 205 points
That gives the Lakers an implied team point total of 101.84, and the Timberwolves 103.4.
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Expert picks & predictions for Friday's Lakers vs. Timberwolves game
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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is betting on LeBron James under 23.5 points...
Thomas: "Today is a good day to fade James. He's gone under this number in both games. He's struggled from deep and has deferred to Luca Doncic enough to consider him a worthy fade option"
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Lakers & Timberwolves game:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Minnesota Timberwolves on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Lakers at +3.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 205.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Lakers vs. Timberwolves on Friday
The Timberwolves have won 18 of 34 games following a defeat
6 of the Timberwolves' last 8 home games in the postseason have gone over the total
The Timberwolves are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games at home
This series has been a dogfight so far, with both teams struggling to get going on offence. The under has cashed in both post-season matches, as well as in all four regular-season meetings. With the series lead on the line, it would be a surprise if the scoring gets out of hand.
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