Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 8, 2024, 2:10AM | Published: Apr 7, 2024, 2:10AM
The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, starting at 12:00pm AEST.
Led by the likes of Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura and D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Timberwolves line-up that includes Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid and Rudy Gobert.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Lakers vs Timberwolves game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Timberwolves
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's LA Lakers-Minnesota NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 59% chance of defeating the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
More: Lakers vs Timberwolves Match Centre
Lakers vs Timberwolves: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $2.18, Timberwolves $1.83
- Line: Lakers +2 ($2.00), Timberwolves -2 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 217.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.96
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lakers at $2.18 and the Timberwolves at $1.83.
The Lakers are listed as 2-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $2.00 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-2) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 217.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.96.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Timberwolves (-2) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 217.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Lakers vs Timberwolves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.83 with Betfair (59% probability)
- Line: Timberwolves -2 at $1.96 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Over 217.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (50% probability)
Today's Lakers vs Timberwolves betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Lakers vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Monday has the Timberwolves winning 110-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of LA Lakers vs Minnesota on Monday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Lakers vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Lakers vs Timberwolves without necessarily betting on the outcome of Monday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Anthony Davis is expected to lead the way for the Lakers with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to finish with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Timberwolves.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 26 | 11 | 3 |
| Rui Hachimura | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| Austin Reaves | 14 | 4 | 6 |
| Taurean Prince | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 28 | 5 | 6 |
| Naz Reid | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 13 | 12 | 2 |
| Mike Conley | 13 | 3 | 7 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the LA Lakers vs Minnesota game at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Timberwolves: Preview
The NBA game between the Lakers and Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Monday 8 April 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEST
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our LA Lakers vs Minnesota predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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