Lakers vs. Timberwolves Predictions and Odds - Dec 17, 2021

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Target Center on Friday, commencing at 10:00 PM EST.

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

Who will win Lakers vs. Timberwolves?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Lakers-Timberwolves NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lakers a 56% chance of beating the Timberwolves.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Timberwolves are +1.5 underdogs versus the Lakers, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the favored Lakers (-1.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -102.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at +102, which means you can bet $100 to profit $102, earning a total payout of $202, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -115, where you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 222.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (-1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 222.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Timberwolves

• Spread: Lakers -1.5 at -102 with FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers Win at -115 with PointsBet (56% probability)
• Over/Under: Over 222.5 at -110 with BetMGM (51% probability)

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Minnesota at Target Center on Friday has the Lakers winning 111-110.

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

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Player Props

Prop bets are an exciting way to wager on LA Lakers vs. Minnesota without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.

LeBron James is expected to lead the way for the Lakers with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns is projected to have 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the Timberwolves.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 27 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST
• Anthony Davis: 26 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 20 PTS, 9 REB, 10 AST
• Carmelo Anthony: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
• Wayne Ellington: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Timberwolves Projected Box Score

• Karl-Anthony Towns: 25 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST
• D'Angelo Russell: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST
• Malik Beasley: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
• Patrick Beverley: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
• Jarred Vanderbilt: 9 PTS, 11 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Lakers vs. Timberwolves on Friday December 17, 2021.

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves 2021 Game Info

When do the Timberwolves play the Lakers?

• Date: Friday December 17, 2021
• Time: 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PST
• Venue: Target Center

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