Lakers vs. Timberwolves NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 30

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
• Time: 10 p.m. ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage:

The Minnesota Timberwolves bring a 1-3 series record into a decisive Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers are favored by 5.5 points in the contest, which will be broadcast on Minnesota Timberwolves at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under of 210.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (52.8%)

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread 45 times over 82 games with a set spread.
• The Timberwolves have 39 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• This season, 41 of the Lakers' games have gone over the point total.
• Timberwolves games this year have gone over the total in 45 of 82 opportunities (54.9%).
• Los Angeles sports a better record against the spread in home games (27-14-0) than it does in away games (18-21-2).
• The Lakers have hit the over on the over/under in 20 of 41 home games (48.8%). They've fared better in away games, topping the total in 21 of 41 matchups (51.2%).
• In 2024-25 against the spread, Minnesota has a lower winning percentage at home (.415, 17-23-1 record) than on the road (.537, 22-19-0).
• Timberwolves games have finished above the over/under 61% of the time at home (25 of 41), and 48.8% of the time away (20 of 41).

Lakers Leaders

• LeBron James averages 24.4 points, 7.8 boards and 8.2 assists.
• Austin Reaves' numbers on the season are 20.2 points, 4.5 boards and 5.8 assists per contest, shooting 46% from the field and 37.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.7 made treys.
• Luka Doncic is averaging 28.2 points, 8.2 boards and 7.7 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Rui Hachimura averages 13.1 points, 5 rebounds and 1.4 assists, shooting 50.9% from the field and 41.3% from downtown, with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Dalton Knecht averages 9.1 points, 2.8 boards and 0.8 assists, shooting 46.1% from the floor and 37.6% from downtown, with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards averages 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists. He is also sinking 44.7% of his shots from the field and 39.5% from 3-point range, with 4.1 triples per game (second in league).
• Per game, Julius Randle gives the Timberwolves 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• The Timberwolves are receiving 12 points, 10.9 boards and 1.8 assists per game from Rudy Gobert.
• Naz Reid averages 14.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He is draining 46.2% of his shots from the field and 37.9% from 3-point range, with 2.2 treys per contest.
• The Timberwolves are getting 12.2 points, 5.7 boards and 2 assists per game from Jaden McDaniels.

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