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Dec 2, 2024

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Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction For 12/2/2024

  • Date: December 2, 2024
  • Venue: Target Center

Betting Odds

Spread:Los Angeles Lakers 7.5 (-110), Minnesota Timberwolves -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under:221
Moneyline:Los Angeles Lakers 240, Minnesota Timberwolves -290

Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Los Angeles Lakers - 28%Los Angeles Lakers - 3%
Minnesota Timberwolves - 72%Minnesota Timberwolves - 97%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers, holding a record of 12-8, are set to face off against the 9-10 Minnesota Timberwolves in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. Scheduled for Monday night at 8:00 PM ET, the game will be played at the Timberwolves' home base, the Target Center.

The Timberwolves head into this contest with some advantages. Having had three days off since their last game, a narrow victory over the LA Clippers at 93-92, Minnesota’s players have had ample time to rest and prepare. This respite is particularly valuable as it contrasts sharply with the Lakers' situation. Los Angeles is coming off a grueling back-to-back, having played just yesterday and traveling cross-country to Minnesota. The fatigue factor could pose a significant hurdle for the Lakers.

Despite this, the Lakers have shown resilience and are in decent form, winning 12 of their last 20 outings. Their recent triumph over the Utah Jazz, a tight 105-104 contest, exemplifies their ability to pull through in close games. However, the Timberwolves, who have lost 7 of their last 10 games, will aim to capitalize on their home-court advantage and the Lakers’ potential fatigue.

Betting lines reflect a strong favoritism towards the Timberwolves, with a spread of -7.5 and a moneyline of -290, translating to an implied win probability of 72%. The Lakers sit at +240, indicating a 28% chance of victory. For those interested in player props, Anthony Davis's points and assists are generating significant attention, with many bettors eyeing the under on 28.5 points and assists at -110, viewing it as a potential value spot. As anticipation builds, fans and bettors alike are eager to see how this clash unfolds on the court.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

Final Score: Los Angeles Lakers 84.97 vs Minnesota Timberwolves 116.88

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+7.5/-118
77% LAL
-7.5/-102
23% MIN

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+224
20% LAL
-271
80% MIN

Total Pick Consensus

219.5/-110
16% UN
219.5/-110
84% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

LAL
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
74
Games
75
41.0
FG
40.4
85.6
FGA
87.9
.479
FG%
.460
13.0
3Pt-FG
12.6
36.0
3Pt-FGA
35.9
.361
3Pt%
.352
28.0
2Pt-FG
27.8
49.5
2Pt-FGA
52.1
.565
2Pt%
.534
18.2
FT
15.8
23.2
FTA
20.5
.786
FT%
.770
9.6
ORB
11.1
33.0
DRB
32.1
42.5
TRB
43.3
26.3
AST
24.6
7.7
STL
8.5
4.5
BLK
4.6
13.9
TOV
14.8
17.3
PF
19.1
113.2
PTS
109.2

Defense/Offense

LAL
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
74
Games
75
41.4
FG
40.7
89.4
FGA
87.5
.464
FG%
.466
13.5
3Pt-FG
15.1
38.1
3Pt-FGA
39.8
.353
3Pt%
.380
28.0
2Pt-FG
25.6
51.2
2Pt-FGA
47.7
.546
2Pt%
.537
16.1
FT
17.2
20.6
FTA
21.8
.782
FT%
.792
11.0
ORB
10.9
32.0
DRB
33.1
43.0
TRB
44.1
27.4
AST
26.1
8.3
STL
8.2
4.2
BLK
4.9
13.6
TOV
14.5
19.2
PF
18.1
112.4
PTS
113.8

Offense/Defense

LAL
Four Factors
MIN
.555
eFG%
.531
12.7
TOV%
13.3
23.0
RB%
74.8
.213
FT/FGA
.180

Defense/Offense

LAL
Four Factors
MIN
.539
eFG%
.552
12.1
TOV%
13.0
75.0
RB%
25.4
.180
FT/FGA
.197

Offense/Defense

LAL
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
74
Games
75
41.8
FG
41.2
87.2
FGA
89.7
.479
FG%
.460
13.3
3Pt-FG
12.9
36.7
3Pt-FGA
36.6
.361
3Pt%
.352
28.5
2Pt-FG
28.3
50.5
2Pt-FGA
53.1
.565
2Pt%
.534
18.6
FT
16.1
23.7
FTA
20.9
.786
FT%
.770
9.8
ORB
11.4
33.6
DRB
32.8
43.4
TRB
44.2
26.8
AST
25.0
7.8
STL
8.6
4.6
BLK
4.7
14.2
TOV
15.1
17.6
PF
19.5
115.4
PTS
111.4

Defense/Offense

LAL
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
74
Games
75
42.2
FG
41.5
91.1
FGA
89.2
.464
FG%
.466
13.7
3Pt-FG
15.4
38.9
3Pt-FGA
40.6
.353
3Pt%
.380
28.5
2Pt-FG
26.1
52.2
2Pt-FGA
48.6
.546
2Pt%
.537
16.4
FT
17.6
21.0
FTA
22.2
.782
FT%
.792
11.2
ORB
11.2
32.7
DRB
33.8
43.9
TRB
44.9
27.9
AST
26.6
8.4
STL
8.3
4.3
BLK
5.0
13.9
TOV
14.7
19.6
PF
18.5
114.6
PTS
116.1

LAL
Analytics
MIN
39
Pythag Wins
48
35
Pythag Losses
27
0.76
Margin Of Victory
4.57
115.4
O Rtg
116.1
114.6
D Rtg
111.4
97.8
Pace
97.5
.271
FTr
.249
.421
3PAr
.455
.591
TS%
.586

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
LAL MIN
LAL MIN
Consensus
+4.5 (-114)
-4.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-114)
-7.5 (-106)
+4.5 (-118)
-4.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-118)
-7.5 (-102)
+5.0 (-110)
-5.0 (-110)
+7.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-110)
+5.0 (-109)
-5.0 (-114)
+6.5 (-109)
-6.5 (-112)
+5.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-115)
-6.5 (-105)
+7.5 (-115)
-7.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
LAL MIN
LAL MIN
Consensus
+155
-185
+224
-271
+154
-185
+230
-285
+176
-210
+240
-295
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
225.5 (-110)
225.5 (-110)
219.5 (-109)
219.5 (-110)
225.5 (-110)
225.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
225.5 (-110)
225.5 (-110)
219.0 (-108)
219.0 (-112)
225.0 (-113)
225.0 (-108)
219.0 (-112)
219.0 (-109)
225.5 (-110)
225.5 (-110)
220.0 (-110)
220.0 (-110)
225.5 (-105)
225.5 (-115)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)

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