Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [12/21/2023]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Target Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Lakers vs. Timberwolves matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Lakers and Timberwolves 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 76% chance of beating the Lakers, and our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 114-106.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both the Lakers and Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 222.5-point Over/Under also has a 51% chance of going under.

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lakers	Timberwolves
Spread	+8.5 (-110)	-8.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+290	-345
Total	o222.5 (-110)	u222.5 (-110)

• The Timberwolves are listed as -8.5 favorites versus the Lakers, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Lakers (+8.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at -345. That means you can risk $345 to win $100 for a total payout of $445 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +290, where you can bet $100 to profit $290, earning a total payout of $390 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 222.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Timberwolves -8.5	-110
Moneyline	Lakers	+290
Total	Under 222.5	-110

While the Timberwolves are more likely to win the game, taking the Lakers moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Player Props

Looking for Lakers vs. Timberwolves NBA player props? We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.

Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.

Lakers Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Davis	24	12	3	0
D'Angelo Russell	16	3	6	2
Austin Reaves	14	4	4	2
Rui Hachimura	13	4	1	1
Taurean Prince	13	3	2	2

Timberwolves Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Timberwolves:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Edwards	24	6	5	3
Karl-Anthony Towns	21	10	6	3
Naz Reid	15	6	2	3
Mike Conley	14	3	5	3
Jaden McDaniels	14	3	2	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Lakers vs. Timberwolves on Thursday December 21, 2023.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Information

Thursday's game between the Timberwolves and Lakers at Target Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Thursday December 21, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

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Conclusion

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