Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 Pick – 4/22/2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to clash in Game 2 of their Western Conference first round playoff series on April 22, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET at Crypto.com Arena. Both teams enter this matchup with identical records of 50-33, making this a critical game as they vie for playoff positioning.

The Timberwolves come into this contest riding a four-game winning streak, which includes a recent upset over the Lakers, where they triumphed 117-95. That victory was particularly noteworthy as Minnesota was a 4.5-point underdog, with only a 36% implied probability of winning. This recent success could provide a psychological edge, especially with the extra days off since their last game, allowing players to rest and recover.

Conversely, the Lakers have also had three days off, which could benefit their performance. They have been strong at home, winning 29 of their last 40 games at Crypto.com Arena. However, they will be looking to bounce back from their previous loss to the Timberwolves, which may add pressure to perform in front of their fans.

Currently, the Lakers are favored by 5.5 points, with a moneyline of -245, giving them an implied win probability of 68%. The Timberwolves, with a moneyline of +205, have an implied win probability of 32%. Bettors seem to be leaning toward the Under in player prop markets, particularly for Anthony Edwards's Points, Rebounds, and Assists, which is drawing significant attention at a current line of Under 36.5 (-115).

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Minnesota Timberwolves 108.29, Los Angeles Lakers 111.17

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 Win Probabilities

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