Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 22, 2023, 2:11AM | Published: Dec 21, 2023, 8:48AM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Target Center on Friday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid, the Timberwolves are aiming to beat a Lakers team that includes Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Lakers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Timberwolves vs Lakers
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Minnesota-LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves a 76% chance of defeating the Lakers at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Target Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.32, Lakers $3.95
- Line: Timberwolves -8 ($1.93), Lakers +8 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 222.5 Points): Over $2.06, Under $1.86
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Timberwolves at $1.32 and the Lakers at $3.95.
The Timberwolves are listed as 8-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.93 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Lakers (+8) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 222.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.06 and odds for the Under at $1.86.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Timberwolves and the Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The Over/Under total of 222.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.32 with Betfair (76% probability)
- Line: Lakers +8 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Over 222.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (0.3% edge)
These Timberwolves vs Lakers predictions are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 222.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.06) that are available from Betfair.
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Lakers at Target Center this Friday has the Timberwolves prevailing 114-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Player Props
Betting on LA Lakers vs Minnesota player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anthony Edwards is expected to step up for the Timberwolves with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to finish with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists for the Lakers.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 24 | 6 | 5 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 21 | 10 | 6 |
| Naz Reid | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| Mike Conley | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 14 | 3 | 2 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 24 | 12 | 3 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 16 | 3 | 6 |
| Austin Reaves | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Rui Hachimura | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Taurean Prince | 13 | 3 | 2 |
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Timberwolves and Lakers at Target Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Friday 22 December 2023
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Minnesota vs LA Lakers predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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