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Dec 13, 2024

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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

+8.5/-110
50% LAL
-8.5/-110
50% MIN

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+297
13% LAL
-375
87% MIN

Total Pick Consensus

213.5/-112
11% UN
213.5/-108
89% OV

Stats

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

Offense/Defense

LAL
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
38
Games
40
40.6
FG
40.0
85.8
FGA
88.1
.473
FG%
.454
12.0
3Pt-FG
12.9
34.0
3Pt-FGA
36.9
.353
3Pt%
.349
28.6
2Pt-FG
27.2
51.9
2Pt-FGA
51.2
.552
2Pt%
.530
18.4
FT
15.0
23.5
FTA
19.3
.785
FT%
.777
9.5
ORB
11.2
31.7
DRB
32.0
41.2
TRB
43.2
26.4
AST
24.4
7.7
STL
9.6
4.8
BLK
4.9
13.4
TOV
15.0
16.3
PF
18.9
111.7
PTS
107.9

Defense/Offense

LAL
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
38
Games
40
42.9
FG
39.3
89.6
FGA
85.6
.480
FG%
.459
13.4
3Pt-FG
15.1
36.9
3Pt-FGA
39.8
.364
3Pt%
.380
29.5
2Pt-FG
24.2
52.7
2Pt-FGA
45.7
.560
2Pt%
.528
14.8
FT
16.1
18.8
FTA
20.6
.789
FT%
.780
11.0
ORB
10.4
32.9
DRB
33.4
44.0
TRB
43.7
27.9
AST
24.8
7.7
STL
8.0
4.1
BLK
4.8
14.1
TOV
15.8
20.1
PF
18.0
114.1
PTS
109.8

Offense/Defense

LAL
Four Factors
MIN
.543
eFG%
.527
12.2
TOV%
13.4
22.4
RB%
74.9
.215
FT/FGA
.170

Defense/Offense

LAL
Four Factors
MIN
.555
eFG%
.547
12.6
TOV%
14.3
74.2
RB%
24.4
.165
FT/FGA
.188

Offense/Defense

LAL
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
38
Games
40
41.4
FG
41.0
87.6
FGA
90.2
.473
FG%
.454
12.2
3Pt-FG
13.2
34.7
3Pt-FGA
37.7
.353
3Pt%
.349
29.2
2Pt-FG
27.8
52.9
2Pt-FGA
52.4
.552
2Pt%
.530
18.8
FT
15.4
24.0
FTA
19.8
.785
FT%
.777
9.7
ORB
11.4
32.3
DRB
32.8
42.0
TRB
44.2
26.9
AST
25.0
7.9
STL
9.8
4.9
BLK
5.0
13.7
TOV
15.3
16.6
PF
19.4
113.9
PTS
110.5

Defense/Offense

LAL
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
38
Games
40
43.8
FG
40.2
91.3
FGA
87.6
.480
FG%
.459
13.7
3Pt-FG
15.5
37.6
3Pt-FGA
40.8
.364
3Pt%
.380
30.1
2Pt-FG
24.7
53.7
2Pt-FGA
46.8
.560
2Pt%
.528
15.1
FT
16.5
19.2
FTA
21.1
.789
FT%
.780
11.2
ORB
10.6
33.6
DRB
34.2
44.9
TRB
44.8
28.4
AST
25.4
7.9
STL
8.2
4.2
BLK
4.9
14.3
TOV
16.1
20.5
PF
18.4
116.4
PTS
112.4

LAL
Analytics
MIN
16
Pythag Wins
22
22
Pythag Losses
18
-2.42
Margin Of Victory
1.90
113.9
O Rtg
112.4
116.4
D Rtg
110.5
97.8
Pace
97.1
.274
FTr
.241
.396
3PAr
.466
.581
TS%
.580

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
LAL MIN
LAL MIN
Consensus
+6.5 (-107)
-6.5 (-105)
+8.5 (-107)
-8.5 (-111)
+6.0 (-110)
-6.0 (-110)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-106)
-5.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-106)
-8.5 (-114)
+7.5 (-112)
-7.5 (-112)
+9.0 (-112)
-9.0 (-109)
+7.0 (-110)
-7.0 (-110)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-110)
-6.5 (-115)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
LAL MIN
LAL MIN
Consensus
+200
-245
+297
-375
+200
-245
+285
-360
+190
-230
+295
-370
+230
-286
+300
-385
+222
-278
+285
-365
+230
-300
+280
-350
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
217.5 (-108)
217.5 (-113)
213.5 (-109)
213.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
213.5 (-108)
213.5 (-112)
217.0 (-110)
217.0 (-110)
213.5 (-106)
213.5 (-114)
217.0 (-112)
217.0 (-109)
213.0 (-112)
213.0 (-109)
217.0 (-110)
217.0 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)