| MATCHUP | Minnesota Timberwolves | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
The Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Lakers meet Friday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Trail Blazers, and they play the Pacers and Nuggets next. The Timberwolves haven’t started 2-0 since the 2021-22 season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 40 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 41 points and 7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 19 points and 7 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Warriors, and they play the Kings and Trail Blazers next. The Lakers haven’t started 0-2 since the 2022-23 season.
The LA Lakers are averaging 109 points on 54.5 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 43 points and 12 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26 points and 5 rebounds. Deandre Ayton is the third double-digit scorer, and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 25 percent from beyond the arc and 60.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 42.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last five games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have lost 18 of their last 24 games at Crypto.com Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The home team has covered the spread in nine of the Timberwolves’ last 10 games.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against the Lakers following a win.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Lakers teams that held a losing record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last nine night games against the Lakers following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Lakers’ last five home games against the Timberwolves have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Deandre Ayton ranks T7th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (71.4%) this season.
- Rui Hachimura ranks T7th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (3.0) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Terrence Shannon Jr. ranks T1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (100.0%) this season.
- Jaden McDaniels ranks T5th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (77.0).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (78.0).
- The Timberwolves rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Timberwolves rank T1st in the league for H2 win percentage this season (100.0%).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero, Maxi Kleber, and LeBron James.
The Timberwolves don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Lakers as home dogs is somewhat attractive because of Luka, but they showed they’re a limited team in their loss to the Warriors. Outside of Luka, Reaves and LeBron, the Lakers don’t have consistent players to trust most nights against good teams. Take away LeBron, and the Lakers don’t have enough horses most nights. The Timberwolves have won and covered the last 3 games against the Lakers, and they’re the healthiest team in the league. Ant-Man also looked fantastic in his opener, and if that’s the energy he’s bringing this season, watch out. I’ll lay the bucket with Minnesota.