- The Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night at crypto.com Arena
- The T-Wolves are 2-0 against the Lakers this year but both games were in Minneapolis
- See the Timberwolves vs Lakers player props, picks, and predictions on Sunday, March 10
Coming off a disappointing OT loss in Cleveland on Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves (44-20, 21-12 away, 31-31-2 ATS) continue a six-game road trip on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers (35-30, 23-11 home, 30-36 ATS) at crypto.com Arena at 6:40 pm PT/9:40 pm ET.
With a solid 23-11 record at home this season, Los Angeles is listed as a slight 1.5-point favorite over Minnesota in the T-Wolves vs Lakers odds for March 10.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +1.5 (-115) | -100 | Over 221.5 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -1.5 (-105) | -120 | Under 221.5 (-110) |
LA is also a slim -120 moneyline favorite with the T-Wolves at even money to win straight-up on Sunday’s NBA odds. The Lakers are just 10-13 ATS as home favorites this season while Minnesota is 6-6 ATS as road underdogs.
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Thanks to a pair of ugly home losses from Golden State, the Lakers are back in ninth in the West in the NBA playoff bracket, one game up on the Warriors and 1.5 behind the #8 Dallas Mavericks.
Minnesota is the #2 seed at the moment, half a game behind OKC for top seed and tied with #3 Denver, record-wise.
Lakers Eke Out Win vs Bucks
Los Angeles comes into Sunday off a 123-122 win over Milwaukee on Friday night without LeBron James. D’Angelo Russell had a season-high 44 points and the Lakers, as a team, committed just five turnovers in the entire 48 minutes, helping to overcome a 43-38 deficit on the glass against the Bucks.
With the win, LA has now alternated wins and losses over its last five games but has managed to go 6-4 in its last ten.
As it often has this season, the Lakers’ injury report is lengthy on Sunday. LeBron (25.3 PPG, 8.0 APG, 7.1 RPG) is questionable with an ankle injury while Anthony Davis (24.7 PPG, 12. 3 RPG) is questionable with a sore shoulder. Cam Reddish (6.2 PPG) is listed as probable due to ank ankle injury while Christian Wood (6.9 PPG) is out with a knee issue.
Minnesota won both previous meetings between the teams this season: 118-111 on Dec 21, and 108-106 on Dec. 30. Both games were at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
T-Wolves Drop OT Thriller to Cavaliers
“Thriller” might be a bit of an overstatement for a game in which the Timberwolves scores just 17 points in the entire fourth quarter, but Friday’s 113-104 loss to the Cavaliers was certainly dramatic.
Other than 34 points off the bench from Naz Reid, Minnesota’s offense was on life support against Cleveland. Leading scorer Anthony Edwards had 19 points but was just 7-of-27 from the floor and 0-of-7 from three. Rudy Gobert grabbed 17 rebounds but Minnesota still finished -1 on the glass.
With another solid defensive performance, in which the T-Wolves held Cleveland to just 97 points in regulation, Minnesota improved it’s already-league-leading Defensive Rating to 108.1.
Their O-Rating, however, dropped to just 114.4, 18th in the NBA.
T-Wolves vs Lakers Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis (LAL) | 23.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 12.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 2.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) | 0.5 (Ov +220 | Un -298) |
| Anthony Edwards (MIN) | 31.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 5.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 4.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 2.5 (Ov -166 | Un +130) |
| Austin Reaves (LAL) | 14.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) | 4.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) | 1.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) |
| D’Angelo Russell (LAL) | 17.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 3.5 (Ov +114 | Un -145) | 5.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) | 2.5 (Ov -175 | Un +135) |
| Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | 12.5 (Ov -100 | Un -110) | 3.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov +124 | Un -160) |
| Kyle Anderson (MIN) | 11.5 (Ov -120 | Un -130) | 5.5 (Ov +120 | Un -150) | 5.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) | 0.5 (Ov +325| Un -475) |
| LeBron James (LAL) | 24.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 7.5 (Ov +114 | Un -145) | 7.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) | 1.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) |
| Mike Conley (MIN) | 12.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 3.5 (Ov +130 | Un -166) | 6.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 2.5 (Ov +130 | Un -166) |
| Rudy Gobert (MIN) | 16.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 16.5 (Ov +120 | Un -150) | OFF | OFF |
| Rui Hachimura (LAL) | 12.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 4.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov +150 | Un -195) |
Player props as of March 10 at DraftKings. Click here to download the DraftKings app North Carolina.
Despite his abysmal 7-of-27 performance last time out, Edwards is listed with a game-high point total of 31.5. LeBron (24.5) and AD (23.5) are both well over 20, as well. If either doesn’t suit up, wagers on their NBA player props will be voided.
Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction
The Lakers offense has put on some impressive performances this season but, overall, is just 17th in the league in efficiency (114.9 O-Rating). Facing Minnesota’s league-best defense – either without James and/or Davis, or with their stars less than 100% – I expect LA’s offense to struggle. D-Lo can’t be counted on for 30-plus and LA’s injuries go deeper than just their stars.
MIN vs LAL pick: Lakers first-half under 54.5 (-125)
Sascha Paruk’s 2023-24 NBA betting record:
- 17-21 moneyline (+4.06 units)
- 19-17-2 ATS (+1.41 units)
- 7-12 player props (-6.82 units)
- 0-3 same-game parlay (-3.00 units)
All wagers one unit unless expressly stated otherwise
The Minnesota Timberwolves will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 10th in what promises to be an exciting matchup. As fans gear up for the game, many are turning their attention to player prop bets, picks, and predictions for this highly anticipated contest.
One player to keep an eye on for the Timberwolves is Karl-Anthony Towns. The talented big man has been a force to be reckoned with this season, averaging 24.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. Towns is known for his scoring ability and his dominance in the paint, making him a popular choice for player prop bets. Look for Towns to have a big game against the Lakers and potentially exceed his points and rebounds totals.
On the Lakers side, LeBron James is always a player to watch. The future Hall of Famer is having another stellar season, averaging 25.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game. James is a versatile player who can impact the game in multiple ways, making him a popular choice for player prop bets as well. Expect James to put up big numbers against the Timberwolves and potentially lead the Lakers to victory.
When it comes to picks and predictions for this game, it’s important to consider the recent form of both teams. The Timberwolves have been playing well as of late, winning six of their last ten games. Meanwhile, the Lakers have been struggling, losing seven of their last ten games. This could give the Timberwolves an edge heading into this matchup.
Ultimately, this game could go either way, but with Towns leading the charge for the Timberwolves and James leading the way for the Lakers, it promises to be a thrilling contest. As fans eagerly await tip-off on March 10th, player prop bets, picks, and predictions will be at the forefront of their minds as they anticipate the outcome of this exciting game.