Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 April 2025
Last updated: Apr 27, 2025, 7:50PM | Published: Apr 27, 2025, 9:00AM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on Monday, starting at 5:30am AEST.
With star players Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are up against a Lakers line-up that includes Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Lakers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Minnesota vs LA Lakers NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves a 61% chance of beating the Lakers at Target Center.
Timberwolves vs Lakers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Target Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.71, Lakers $2.20
- Line: Timberwolves -2.5 ($1.91), Lakers +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 209 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Timberwolves at $1.71 and the Lakers at $2.20.
The Timberwolves are 2.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lakers (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 209 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Timberwolves (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 209-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Timberwolves vs Lakers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.71 with Bet365
- Line: Timberwolves -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 209 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Timberwolves vs Lakers best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Timberwolves vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Lakers at Target Center this Monday is the Timberwolves winning 106-103.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Timberwolves and Lakers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 5:30am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Monday 28 April 2025
- Time: 5:30am AEST
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs LA Lakers predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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