Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions & Player Props (April 24)

Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, April 24

• Time: 10:00 PM ET

• Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

• Where to Watch: TNT, NBA League Pass

Betting Odds

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total Points
Los Angeles Lakers	-6.5	-240	218.5
Minnesota Timberwolves	+6.5	+195	218.5

Preview

Los Angeles Lakers Preview

The pressure is real on the Lakers after losing Game One of Friday's following morning by the lopsided score of 117-95. As great as Luka Doncic looked in his 37-point debut in purple and gold, no one else stepped up. The team made only 10 of 35 three-pointers and had difficulty answering Minnesota’s hot shooting. JJ Redick will rely on a better defensive effort and greater production from LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. Jaxson Hayes was rusty, so Jarred Vanderbilt may start. Los Angeles Lakers possible starting five: Doncic, Reaves; Hachimura, James; Vanderbilt

Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

Minnesota isn’t cooling either, winning nine of their last ten. Ant, Naz Reid (23 pts) and Jaden McDaniels (25 pts) were too much for the LA defense. The team shot well from the perimeter and was dominant over three quarters. The Timberwolves are only missing Rob Dillingham due to injury and are poised to wrestle control of the series. Minnesota Timberwolves possible starting five: Conley, Edwards; McDaniels, Randle; Gobert

Key Stats

• Timberwolves are 9-1 in last 10 vs Western Conference.

• Lakers are 0-5 ATSG in their previous five playoff dwelling video games.

• The Timberwolves made 42% of their three-point attempts in Game One.

• Doncic had 37 points in his first playoff game against the Lakers.

• Lakers in Game One were outscored by 29 points in the final three quarters.

Player Props

• Luka Doncic Over 32.5 Points: While he can carry the Lakers offensively. So expect him to keep the pedal down with the series at hand.

• Jaden McDaniels Over 15.5 Points: The Timberwolves forward went nuclear in Game One, and he should continue to get good looks.

  
  

Final Prediction

Lay the wood down on the Lakers to fight back with their backs against the wall. This will be a tighter game, but LA should pull it out at home.

Prediction: Lakers to win by 6+ points | Total Points: Under 218.5