Lakers vs. Timberwolves NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for October 22

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: TNT

The Minnesota Timberwolves take the court against the Los Angeles Lakers as just 1-point favorites in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET on TNT. The matchup's point total is 220.5.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves put together a 40-40-2 ATS record last year.
• The Lakers had an ATS record of 18-18 as underdogs of 1 point or more last year.
• Last season, 41 Timberwolves games went over the point total.
• Last season, 47 of the Lakers' 82 games hit the over.
• Minnesota covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games last season. Minnesota covered 18 times in 41 games at home, and it covered 22 times in 41 games when playing on the road.
• Los Angeles' winning percentage against the spread at home last season was .476 (20-22-0). On the road, it was .450 (18-21-1).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Per game, Anthony Edwards provided points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists last year. He also put up 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Rudy Gobert averaged 14.0 points, 12.9 boards and 1.3 assists. He made 66.1% of his shots from the floor (second in league).
• Donte DiVincenzo's stats last season included 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He sank 44.3% of his shots from the field and 40.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.5 treys (fourth in league).
• Naz Reid recorded 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists. He sank 47.7% of his shots from the floor and 41.4% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per game.
• Mike Conley's stats last season included 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest. He made 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 44.2% from beyond the arc (third in league), with an average of 2.4 triples.

Lakers Leaders

• Anthony Davis posted 24.7 points last season, plus 3.5 assists and 12.6 boards.
• LeBron James averaged 25.7 points, 8.3 assists and 7.3 boards.
• D'Angelo Russell recorded 18.0 points last season, plus 6.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds.
• Austin Reaves put up 15.9 points, 4.3 boards and 5.5 assists.
• Rui Hachimura collected 13.6 points, 1.2 assists and 4.3 boards.

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