The Los Angeles Lakers (38-38) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (39-38) at Target Center, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Lakers are just 2-point favorites in the game, the third matchup between the squads this season. The point total is set as 232 points in the outing.
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Lakers Vs Timberwolves Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Lakers | -2 | 232 |
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Injury Report as of March 31
Lakers: Mohamed Bamba: Out (Ankle)
Timberwolves: Austin Rivers: Out (Illness), Jaylen Nowell: Out (Knee), Naz Reid: Out (Wrist)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (+2) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (232) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Lakers Vs Timberwolves Stat Rankings
| Lakers Avg. (Rank) | Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 116.4 (9th) | Points Scored | 115.7 (12th) |
| 116.6 (21st) | Points Allowed | 115.9 (18th) |
| 45.4 (6th) | Rebounds | 41.8 (23rd) |
| 9.9 (17th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.1 (26th) |
| 10.6 (28th) | 3pt Made | 12.1 (15th) |
| 25.0 (17th) | Assists | 26.0 (8th) |
| 13.6 (17th) | Turnovers | 14.9 (27th) |
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Lakers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 49 | 29.2 | 8.4 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Anthony Davis | 50 | 26.1 | 12.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 66 | 18.0 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Dennis Schroder | 62 | 12.9 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Malik Beasley | 75 | 12.8 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 74 | 24.5 | 5.8 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 24 | 20.7 | 7.9 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Rudy Gobert | 65 | 13.7 | 11.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 74 | 12.1 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Mike Conley | 62 | 11.4 | 2.8 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
Betting Trends
- The Lakers have beaten the spread 37 times in 76 games.
- Los Angeles has an ATS record of 11-13 as 2-point favorites or greater.
- The Lakers have seen 37 of their 76 games hit the over.
- Los Angeles’ games have had more than 232 points scored on 39 occasions this year.
- Lakers games have had an average of 233.0 points this season, 1.0 point higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Timberwolves’ record against the spread is 37-40-0.
- Minnesota is 19-15 as a 2-point underdog or more.
- There have been 37 Timberwolves games (out of 77) that went over the total this year.
- Minnesota’s games have had over 232 points 37 times this year.
- Games involving the Timberwolves this year have averaged 231.6 points per game, a 0.4-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
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