Los Angeles Lakers

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Dec 13, 2024

Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks 12/13/2024

  • Date: December 13, 2024
  • Venue: Target Center

Betting Odds

Spread: Los Angeles Lakers +9, Minnesota Timberwolves -9
Over/Under: 213
Moneyline: Los Angeles Lakers +285, Minnesota Timberwolves -360

Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Win Probabilities

Implied Win %: Projected Win %:
Los Angeles Lakers - 40% Los Angeles Lakers - 15%
Minnesota Timberwolves - 60% Minnesota Timberwolves - 85%

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 are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Friday night showdown at the Target Center, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET. This matchup sees the Lakers, currently sitting at 26-22, going head-to-head with the Timberwolves, who hold a 24-22 record.

The Lakers have faced challenges on the road recently, dropping their last three away games. They will be looking to overcome the hurdle of a lengthy cross-country journey, which could potentially impact their performance. A road-weary Lakers squad might struggle to find their rhythm against a Timberwolves team that has been on a roll.

The Timberwolves are coming into this game with momentum on their side. They've won four of their last five games, showcasing solid form as they aim to continue their winning ways. Playing on their home court at the Target Center gives them an added advantage, especially against a Lakers team that has shown vulnerability away from home.

For bettors, this game presents intriguing dynamics. The Timberwolves' recent form and home-court advantage might make them an appealing choice. Meanwhile, the Lakers, despite their recent road woes, have the talent to bounce back, making them a potential value pick for those who believe in their ability to overcome adversity.

As the Lakers and Timberwolves prepare to clash, fans and bettors alike will be eager to see whether the Lakers can break their road losing streak or if the Timberwolves will continue their hot streak. The outcome of this contest could hinge on the Lakers' ability to adapt to their travel fatigue and whether the Timberwolves can capitalize on their current momentum.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

Final Score: Los Angeles Lakers 100.59 vs Minnesota Timberwolves 112.8

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+9.0/-112
52% LAL
-9.0/-108
48% MIN

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+285
12% LAL
-360
88% MIN

Total Pick Consensus

213.0/-110
11% UN
213.0/-110
89% OV

Stats

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

Offense/Defense

LAL
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
24
Games
23
40.9
FG
39.8
86.2
FGA
86.8
.474
FG%
.459
11.7
3Pt-FG
11.7
33.3
3Pt-FGA
34.6
.352
3Pt%
.340
29.2
2Pt-FG
28.1
52.9
2Pt-FGA
52.3
.552
2Pt%
.537
18.7
FT
15.6
23.8
FTA
19.6
.786
FT%
.794
9.0
ORB
10.3
31.3
DRB
32.0
40.3
TRB
42.3
26.7
AST
23.6
7.9
STL
9.6
4.7
BLK
4.7
13.0
TOV
15.7
16.3
PF
19.4
112.1
PTS
107.0

Defense/Offense

LAL
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
24
Games
23
43.3
FG
39.4
89.5
FGA
84.7
.484
FG%
.465
14.0
3Pt-FG
15.2
37.7
3Pt-FGA
40.6
.372
3Pt%
.375
29.3
2Pt-FG
24.2
51.8
2Pt-FGA
44.1
.566
2Pt%
.548
15.0
FT
16.5
19.0
FTA
20.8
.792
FT%
.793
11.1
ORB
9.3
33.3
DRB
33.0
44.3
TRB
42.3
29.0
AST
25.1
7.7
STL
8.6
4.0
BLK
4.8
14.5
TOV
16.2
20.7
PF
18.6
115.8
PTS
110.5

Offense/Defense

LAL
Four Factors
MIN
.542
eFG%
.526
11.8
TOV%
14.2
21.3
RB%
76.2
.217
FT/FGA
.179

Defense/Offense

LAL
Four Factors
MIN
.563
eFG%
.555
12.9
TOV%
14.7
73.8
RB%
22.5
.168
FT/FGA
.195

Offense/Defense

LAL
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
24
Games
23
41.5
FG
40.5
87.5
FGA
88.2
.474
FG%
.459
11.9
3Pt-FG
11.9
33.8
3Pt-FGA
35.1
.352
3Pt%
.340
29.6
2Pt-FG
28.5
53.7
2Pt-FGA
53.1
.552
2Pt%
.537
19.0
FT
15.8
24.1
FTA
19.9
.786
FT%
.794
9.1
ORB
10.5
31.7
DRB
32.5
40.9
TRB
42.9
27.1
AST
24.0
8.0
STL
9.7
4.8
BLK
4.7
13.2
TOV
16.0
16.6
PF
19.7
113.9
PTS
108.7

Defense/Offense

LAL
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
24
Games
23
44.0
FG
40.0
90.9
FGA
86.1
.484
FG%
.465
14.3
3Pt-FG
15.5
38.3
3Pt-FGA
41.3
.372
3Pt%
.375
29.8
2Pt-FG
24.6
52.6
2Pt-FGA
44.8
.566
2Pt%
.548
15.3
FT
16.8
19.3
FTA
21.2
.792
FT%
.793
11.3
ORB
9.4
33.8
DRB
33.5
45.0
TRB
42.9
29.4
AST
25.5
7.8
STL
8.7
4.1
BLK
4.9
14.7
TOV
16.5
21.0
PF
18.9
117.6
PTS
112.3

LAL
Analytics
MIN
9
Pythag Wins
14
15
Pythag Losses
9
-3.63
Margin Of Victory
3.57
113.9
O Rtg
112.3
117.6
D Rtg
108.7
98.0
Pace
97.5
.276
FTr
.246
.386
3PAr
.479
.580
TS%
.588

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
LAL MIN
LAL MIN
Consensus
+6.5 (-109)
-6.5 (-105)
+9.0 (-109)
-9.0 (-109)
+6.0 (-112)
-6.0 (-110)
+9.0 (-112)
-9.0 (-108)
+5.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
+9.0 (-110)
-9.0 (-110)
+7.5 (-113)
-7.5 (-112)
+9.5 (-113)
-9.5 (-108)
+7.0 (-110)
-7.0 (-110)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-105)
-6.5 (-115)
+8.5 (-105)
-8.5 (-115)
Open
Current
Book
LAL MIN
LAL MIN
Consensus
+200
-245
+309
-390
+200
-245
+285
-360
+190
-230
+295
-370
+230
-286
+310
-400
+222
-278
+328
-430
+230
-300
+290
-375
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
217.5 (-108)
217.5 (-113)
213.5 (-108)
213.5 (-111)
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
213.0 (-110)
213.0 (-110)
217.0 (-110)
217.0 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
217.0 (-112)
217.0 (-109)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
217.0 (-110)
217.0 (-110)
213.0 (-105)
213.0 (-115)
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)