The Los Angeles Lakers (35-21) are favored (-5.5) to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-27) at 10:30 PM ET on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA, FDSN, and NBA TV.

Our computer predictions for Thursday’s game can assist you in making an informed wager utilizing the best bets available.

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: SportsNet LA, FDSN, and NBA TV
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Timberwolves (+ 5.5)

• Los Angeles is 31-25-0 against the spread this year.
• Minnesota has beaten the spread 26 times in 59 games.
• The Lakers’ ATS record as 5.5-point favorites or more is 8-13.
• As 5.5-point underdogs or greater, the Timberwolves are 6-2 against the spread.

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Pick OU:

Under (224.5)

• The Lakers and their opponents have combined to score more than 224.5 points in 29 of 56 games this season.
• The Timberwolves have combined with their opponents to score more than 224.5 points in 27 of 59 games this season.
• Los Angeles’ outings this year have an average point total of 226.1, 1.6 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
• The average over/under for Minnesota’s matchups this season is 220.2, 4.3 fewer points than this game’s point total.
• The Timberwolves are the league’s 13th-highest scoring team this season compared to the 22nd-ranked Lakers.
• The Lakers are the league’s third-ranked scoring defense while the Timberwolves are the 11th-ranked.

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Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-190)

• The Lakers have been favorites in 32 games this season and won 23 (71.9%) of those contests.
• The Timberwolves have been victorious in six, or 40%, of the 15 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• This season, Los Angeles has won 17 of its 25 games, or 68%, when favored by at least -190 on the moneyline.
• This season, Minnesota has come away with a win three times in nine chances when named as an underdog of at least +155 or longer on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Lakers, based on the moneyline, is 65.5%.

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