The'Minnesota Timberwolves (32-32) and Los Angeles Lakers (30-33) meet Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Timberwolves covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs Tuesday in a 108-101 win at the Los Angeles Clippers. F'Jaden McDaniels scored a team-high 20 points as Minnesota snapped its 3-game losing skid. The Timberwolves are 0-5 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 games after a win.
The Lakers covered as 3.5-point underdogs Wednesday in a 123-117 win at the Oklahoma City Thunder. G'Dennis Schroder finished with a game-high 26 points for the Lakers, who were without F LeBron James (foot), C Anthony Davis (foot) and G D’Angelo Russell (ankle). Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. Minnesota covered as an 8-point home favorite with a 111-102 win as the Under (232) cashed in the 1st meeting Oct. 28. The Timberwolves have won 4 of the last 5 meetings vs. the Lakers.