Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 31 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 31, 2023, 1:11AM | Published: Dec 29, 2023, 10:33PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Target Center on Sunday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mike Conley, the Timberwolves are looking to overcome a Lakers line-up that includes LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Lakers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Timberwolves vs Lakers
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Minnesota-LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves a 66% chance of beating the Lakers at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Target Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.62, Lakers $2.58
- Line: Timberwolves -4.5 ($2.00), Lakers +4.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 226.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $2.00
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 Timberwolves at $1.62 and the Lakers at $2.58.
The Timberwolves are 4.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $2.00 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Lakers (+4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for Timberwolves vs Lakers sits at 226.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Timberwolves (-4.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 226.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.62 with Betfair (66% probability) 🔥
- Line: Timberwolves -4.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 226.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Lakers at Target Center on Sunday has the Timberwolves winning 115-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Player Props
Looking for Timberwolves vs Lakers player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while LeBron James is projected to finish with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the Lakers.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 23 | 6 | 5 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 18 | 8 | 5 |
| Mike Conley | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| Naz Reid | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 14 | 3 | 2 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 24 | 8 | 6 |
| Anthony Davis | 23 | 12 | 3 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| Austin Reaves | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Taurean Prince | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs LA Lakers game at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Timberwolves and Lakers at Target Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Sunday 31 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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