Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 30 October 2025
Last updated: Oct 30, 2025, 1:39AM | Published: Oct 29, 2025, 3:01PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Target Center on Thursday, beginning at 12:30pm AEDT.
With star players Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo, the Timberwolves are looking to overcome a Lakers side that includes Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Timberwolves vs Lakers game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Minnesota vs LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves a 72% chance of winning against the Lakers at Target Center.
Timberwolves vs Lakers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Target Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.36, Lakers $3.30
- Line: Timberwolves -7.5 ($1.91), Lakers +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Timberwolves at $1.36 and the Lakers at $3.30.
The Timberwolves are 7.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lakers (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 224.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Timberwolves vs Lakers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.36 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Timberwolves vs Lakers best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Timberwolves vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Lakers at Target Center on Thursday is the Timberwolves prevailing 115-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Timberwolves vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Timberwolves and Lakers at Target Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:30pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Thursday 30 October 2025
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs LA Lakers predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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