Timberwolves vs. Lakers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, expected starting lineup, betting trends and stats

LeBron James takes the court to begin his 22nd birthday^nd Season in the NBA Tuesday Night in the 10P Eastern against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. These all-stars may be the headliners, but this film's storylines run deep. JJ Redick is now the head coach of the Lakers. Bronny James is now his father's teammate in LA. However, there's another newcomer to LA that could steal all the headlines. Dalton Knecht showed flashes in the preseason and has earned a spot in the rotation. Minnesota traded Karl-Anthony Towns – perhaps for future cap flexibility or because the cap for this franchise was too low given Towns' abilities. Maybe it was a combination of both. Regardless, Minnesota enters the season with a new look. The Twin Towers are no more and Anthony Edwards leads this squad after his breakthrough performance in last year's postseason. Can he continue to rise to basketball's elite this season?

Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We've got all the information and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest on how to secure the opening tip, projected lineups, recent team performances, player stats and of course our predictions, tips and tricks. The best bets for the game from our modeling tools and team of experts.

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Game details and how to watch Timberwolves @ Lakers

● Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
● Time: 10:00 PM ET
● Website: crypto.com Arena
● City: Los Angeles, California
● TV/Streaming: TNT

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Timberwolves @ Lakers odds

The latest odds from Monday evening:

● Moneyline: Minnesota Timberwolves (-120), Los Angeles Lakers (+100)
● Spread: Timberwolves -1.5
● Total: 219.5

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Predicted starting lineup for Timberwolves vs. Lakers

· Minnesota Timberwolves
PG Mike Conley
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Julies Randle
C Rudy Gobert

· Los Angeles Lakers
PG D'Angelo Russell
SG Austin Reaves
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Anthony Davis

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Top betting trends and insights to know ahead of Timberwolves @ Lakers

The dating goes back to last season, of course…
· The Lakers have been underdogs three times in a row.
· The Minnesota Timberwolves had a 49-46-3 record against the spread in 2023-24.
· The LA Lakers had a 42-46 record against the spread in the 2023-24 season.
· The OVER is 4-1 in the Timberwolves' last 5 games against Western Conference teams.

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Expert picks and predictions for Minnesota Timberwolves @ LA Lakers

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Once the model is finished running, we place its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to determine a relative confidence level for each bet.

Here are the best bets our model predicts for Timberwolves @ Lakers:

· Money line: NBC Sports recommends a game against the Lakers on the moneyline
· Spread: NBC Sports is leaning towards the Lakers taking the points
· In total: NBC Sports is leaning toward a game with the total score OVER 219.5

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