Timberwolves vs. Lakers Predictions and Odds - Jan 2, 2022

The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet in the NBA at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, with tipoff at 9:30PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Timberwolves vs. Lakers, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Timberwolves vs. Lakers?

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lakers a 70% chance of beating the Timberwolves.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lakers are currently -7.5 favorites against the Timberwolves, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Timberwolves (+7.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -300. That means you can risk $300 to win $100, for a total payout of $400, if they get the W.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at +270, where you can bet $100 to profit $270, earning a total payout of $370, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 222 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Timberwolves (+7.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 222-point Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Timberwolves vs. Lakers

• Spread: Timberwolves +7.5 at -110 with BetMGM (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Timberwolves Win at +270 with Caesars Sportsbook (1.0% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 222 at -110 with FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)

While the Lakers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Timberwolves moneyline is the best option because of the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Minnesota vs. LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday has the Lakers winning 113-107.

Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Timberwolves vs. Lakers on Sunday January 2, 2022.

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers 2022 Game Info

When do the Lakers play the Timberwolves?

• Date: Sunday January 2, 2022
• Time: 9:30PM EST / 6:30PM PST
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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