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The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Friday’s game between the Timberwolves and the Lakers features the Timberwolves as 3-point favorites. The game has a point total of 207.5.

Here is everything you need to know about the Timberwolves-Lakers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: ESPN, FDSN, and SportsNet LA

Timberwolves vs Lakers Betting Information Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Timberwolves -3 -110 -110 207.5 -102 -122 -148 +124

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (- 3)

O/U Pick: Over (207.5)

Score Prediction: Timberwolves 116 – Lakers 108

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Betting Insights

• Timberwolves games have gone over 207.5 points scored, their current matchup’s total, 67 times (out of 82) this season.
• This year, 68 of the Lakers’ 82 total matchups have gone over 207.5 total points scored.
• The Timberwolves and the Lakers combine to average 20.2 more points per game than the total of 207.5 set for this game.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 14.0 more points per game (221.5) than this game’s total of 207.5 points.
• Minnesota has come away with 40 wins in the 62 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Los Angeles has been victorious in 15, or 45.5%, of the 33 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Minnesota and Los Angeles have each won three of their last six head-to-head matchups.
• Both the Timberwolves and the Lakers have 3-3 records against the spread in those outings.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have gone 8-2 over their last 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Minnesota and its opponents have combined to score an average of 222.5 points over its last 10 games, 15.0 more than the 207.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Timberwolves’ 82 games this season, they have 39 wins against the spread.
• Minnesota has been favored by 3 points or more 53 times this season and are 21-32 ATS in those matchups.
• Timberwolves games this year have eclipsed the over/under 53.7% of the time (44 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The 114.3 points per game the Timberwolves score are only 2.1 more points than the Lakers give up (112.2).
• Minnesota has a 28-17 record against the spread and a 34-11 record overall when putting up more than 112.2 points.
• The Timberwolves are shooting 46.8% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points higher than the 46.3% the Lakers allow to opponents.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered 17 times in 41 games at home, and they’ve covered 22 times in 41 games when playing on the road.
• In terms of over/unders, Minnesota hits the over more often in home games, as it has exceeded the total 24 times in 41 opportunities this season (58.5%). On the road, it has hit the over 20 times in 41 opportunities (48.8%).
• The Timberwolves have won a lower percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 23-13 (.639). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, they have a record of 17-9 (.654).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank Points Scored 114.3 13 Points Allowed 109.3 5 Rebounds 44.3 15 Assists 26.1 16 Steals 8.0 17 Blocks 5.0 13

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards posts 27.6 points, 4.5 assists and 5.7 boards per game.
• Julius Randle averages 18.7 points, 7.1 boards and 4.7 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Rudy Gobert averages 12.0 points, 10.9 boards and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 66.9% from the floor (third in NBA).
• Naz Reid puts up 14.2 points, 6.0 boards and 2.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Jaden McDaniels posts 12.2 points, 5.7 boards and 2.0 assists per contest, shooting 47.7% from the floor and 33.0% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 games.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to score an average of 221.5 combined points in its last 10 games, 14.0 more than the 207.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Lakers have 46 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• So far this season, Los Angeles has been installed as underdogs by a 3-point margin or more 27 times and are 13-14 ATS in those matchups.
• Lakers games this season have eclipsed the over/under 41 times in 82 opportunities (50%).
• The Lakers’ 113.4 points per game are just 4.1 more points than the 109.3 the Timberwolves allow.
• When it scores more than 109.3 points, Los Angeles is 39-14 against the spread and 40-13 overall.
• The Lakers’ 47.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.9 percentage points higher than the Timberwolves have allowed to their opponents (46.0%).
• The Lakers’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .659 (27-14-0). On the road, it is .463 (19-22-0).
• Los Angeles’ games have gone above the over/under 48.8% of the time at home (20 of 41), and 51.2% of the time on the road (21 of 41).
• In 2024-25 as moneyline favorites, the Lakers have a better winning percentage at home (.781, 25-7 record) than away (.588, 10-7).

Lakers Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank Points Scored 113.4 19 Points Allowed 112.2 10 Rebounds 42.4 26 Assists 26.0 18 Steals 7.7 22 Blocks 4.5 20

Lakers Leaders

• On a per-game basis, LeBron James gives the Lakers 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Austin Reaves is putting up 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. He’s draining 46.0% of his shots from the floor and 37.7% from 3-point range, with 2.7 treys per contest.
• Luka Doncic gets the Lakers 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game while posting 1.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• The Lakers are receiving 13.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Rui Hachimura this season.
• Dalton Knecht gives the Lakers 9.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game while averaging 0.3 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

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