NBA Best Bets: Timberwolves vs. Lakers Picks for October 22

Published 3:33 pm Monday, October 21, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Los Angeles Lakers as only 1.5-point favorites in the first game of the 2024-25 NBA season for both teams on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET on TNT.

Prior to placing a wager on this game, have a look at the best bets available on Tuesday based on our computer predictions.

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game Info

  • When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
  • TV: TNT
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Timberwolves (- 1.5)

  • Minnesota beat the spread 41 times in 82 games last year.
  • Los Angeles covered the spread 38 times in 82 games last season.
  • The Timberwolves went 29-32 as 1.5-point favorites or more last season.
  • Against the spread, as underdogs of 1.5 points or more, the Lakers went 18-18 last year.

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Pick OU:

Over (219.5)

  • The Timberwolves’ 82 games last season went over this contest’s total of 219.5 points 40 times.
  • The Lakers games last season had a combined scoring total higher than 219.5 points in 65 of 82 outings.
  • Minnesota games had an average of 221.0 points last season, which equals this game’s over/under.
  • Los Angeles’ outings last year had a 232.4 average amount of points, 12.9 more than this game’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-120)

  • The Timberwolves were favored on the moneyline 61 total times last season. They went 46-15 in those games.
  • The Lakers were underdogs in 36 games last season and won 15 (41.7%) of those contests.
  • Minnesota had a record of 46-14 when it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -120 or shorter last year (76.7%).
  • Los Angeles had a record of 12-18, a 40% win rate, when it was set as the underdog by +100 or more by sportsbooks last season.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Timberwolves a 54.5% chance to win.

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