Timberwolves vs. Lakers Prediction: Lakers to Win, Luka Doncic Projected for 31 Points in Game 2 [2025]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will meet in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, with tipoff at 10:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lakers as the most likely winner of Game 2.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Minnesota-LA Lakers game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Lakers with a win probability of 69%, compared to 31% for the Timberwolves."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Lakers lineup will feature players like Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, while the Timberwolves will be led by Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.

Doncic, the Lakers' latest star recruit, is expected to deliver a standout performance with a projected 31 points and 4 threes.

For expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Timberwolves vs. Lakers predictions page.

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Lakers vs. Wolves Prediction: Who Will Win Game 2?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Timberwolves and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Lakers a 69% chance of defeating the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 109-103.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Timberwolves and Lakers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 211 points has a 53% chance of going over.

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game 2 Odds

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

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

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Picks and Best Bets for Game 2

Our model's strongest edge in today's Timberwolves vs. Lakers matchup is on the spread.

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game 2 Player Props

Looking for Minnesota vs. LA Lakers NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Luka Doncic is projected to have 31 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the Lakers.

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Wolves vs. Lakers Game 2 Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's Game 2 between the Lakers and Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
• Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena
• NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to determine the league's champion.

Sixteen teams, including the Timberwolves and Lakers, reached the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which spans four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round of the NBA Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned. Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Timberwolves vs. Lakers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Minnesota vs. LA Lakers picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Lakers, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

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