Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction and Odds - Oct 28, 2022

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers lock horns in the NBA at Target Center on Friday, with tipoff at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lakers vs. Timberwolves, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Lakers vs. Timberwolves?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Lakers-Timberwolves NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Timberwolves a 72% chance of defeating the Lakers.

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds

• Spread: Timberwolves -7.5 (-115), Lakers +7.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Timberwolves -323, Lakers +275
• Total: Over/Under 233 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Timberwolves are -7.5 favorites versus the Lakers, with -115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+7.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at -323, which means you can risk $323 to win $100, for a total payout of $423, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +275, where you can bet $100 to profit $275, earning a total payout of $375, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 233 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (+7.5) are a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 233 points is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Timberwolves

• Spread: Lakers +7.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers @ +275 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.5% edge)
• Total: Under 233 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Timberwolves are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Lakers moneyline is the best option because of the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Minnesota at Target Center on Friday has the Timberwolves winning 118-112.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Lakers-Timberwolves matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Player Props

Betting on LA Lakers vs. Minnesota prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

LeBron James is expected to step up for the Lakers with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns is projected to finish with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the Timberwolves.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 31 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST
• Lonnie Walker: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 16 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
• Damian Jones: 14 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
• Patrick Beverley: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST

Timberwolves Projected Box Score

• Karl-Anthony Towns: 28 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST
• Anthony Edwards: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
• Rudy Gobert: 17 PTS, 16 REB, 1 AST
• D'Angelo Russell: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 8 AST
• Jaden McDaniels: 15 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Lakers vs. Timberwolves on Friday October 28, 2022.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Timberwolves and Lakers at Target Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Friday October 28, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

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