In the 2024-25 season opener for both teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves are favored by 1.5 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on TNT.

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Timberwolves 115 – Lakers 111

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Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Lakers

• Pick ATS: Timberwolves (- 1.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Timberwolves (-3.5)
• Pick OU:

  Over (223.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 226.1

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Timberwolves Performance Insights

• Last year, the Timberwolves were 18th in the league on offense (113 points scored per game) and best defensively (106.5 points allowed).
• Minnesota was 15th in the league in rebounds per game (43.6) and fourth-best in rebounds conceded (41.4) last year.
• The Timberwolves were 15th in the league in assists (26.6 per game) last season.
• Minnesota was 19th in the league in turnovers per game (13.4) and fifth-best in turnovers forced (13.6) last year.
• Beyond the arc, the Timberwolves were 15th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (12.6) last year. They were third-best in 3-point percentage at 38.7%.

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Lakers Performance Insights

• Last season the Lakers posted 118 points per game (sixth-ranked in NBA) and allowed 117.4 points per contest (23rd-ranked).
• Los Angeles pulled down 43.1 boards per game (18th-ranked in league). It gave up 44 rebounds per contest (18th-ranked).
• The Lakers were one of the best teams in the league in terms of assists, as they dished out 28.5 per game (fifth-best in NBA).
• Last year Los Angeles committed 13.4 turnovers per game (19th-ranked in NBA) and forced 12.7 turnovers per contest (20th-ranked).
• With 11.8 three-pointers per game, the Lakers ranked 24th in the NBA. They owned a 37.7% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranked eighth in the league.

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