Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers 4/11/23 – After a regular season full of ups and downs, twists, turns, load management issues and teams sitting half their roster for seemingly no reason, we have finally reached the postseason in the NBA. On Tuesday night, the eighth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves take on the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference play-in game. As these teams clash the NBA betting odds and picks are running and you can place your bets on your best team.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena Los Angeles, CA
TV: TNT
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers 4/11/23 Betting Odds
Timberwolves
Moneyline: +275
Spread: +7.5 (-107)
Total: 231 over (-110)
Lakers
Moneyline: -330
Spread: -7.5 (-113)
Total: 231 under (-110)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Analysis
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 113-108 in their last game, with Karl-Anthony Towns playing a major role. Minnesota enters this game with a record of 42-40, averaging 115.8 points per contest while shooting 49.0% from the floor. They are connecting on 36.5% of three-point attempts and 75.5% from beyond the arc this season – ranking 8th in basketball for passing accuracy. Minnesota surrenders possession 15.3 times per game while committing 21.6 personal fouls per contest as a unit. On defense, the Timberwolves are forcing 15.4 turnovers per game and drawing 20.2 fouls. They rank 12th in NBA assists allowed with 2,051 surrendered this season. Their shooting percentage is 47.1% and they allow 44.7 rebounds per game as a unit; further, they shoot 36.9% from 3-point range and rank 18th overall in points allowed.
In their last game, the Los Angeles Lakers came out victorious against the Jazz with a score of 128-117. LeBron James pitched in for the Lakers and hit 13 of 25 shots for 52.0% accuracy while totaling 6 rebounds in 33 minutes on the floor. Overall, James scored 36 points and added 6 dimes during this contest. Los Angeles currently has a record of 43-39, with 17.9 personal fouls per game and an impressive 77.5% free throw percentage. They dish out assists 25.3 times per game while turning over the ball 14.1 times. Overall, Los Angeles has scored 9,608 points this season while pulling down 45.7 rebounds per contest. As an offensive unit, they shoot 48.2% from the floor which ranks 10th in league play. The Lakers on the defensive side of the court rank 20th in PPG allowed with 116.6. They force 12.6 turnovers a night and allow teams to shoot 46.9% from the field, conceding 34.4% from downtown and 77.3% of their foul shots. On top of that, they allow 25.7 dimes and 44.9 total rebounds per game – ranking 15th and 25th respectively in basketball.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 8 games. Minnesota are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games. Minnesota are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against the LA Lakers. Minnesota are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against the LA Lakers.
Minnesota are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Lakers’ last 8 games. The LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers’ last 7 games against Minnesota. The LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers’ last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Free Pick
Minnesota ended the season strong, yet they may have overreached with how the regular season finale played out. Now that James and Davis are back in the lineup along with Russell’s return, it appears the Lakers are poised for victory according to basketball betting lines. Look for them to earn that victory.
Free Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -7.5 (-113)
