Lakers vs Timberwolves Predictions, Best Odds & Player Props (Dec 2)
By Sascha Paruk in NBA Basketball
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- The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Dec. 2
- The Lakers are 4-1 in their last five road games, the Minnesota is 1-4 in its last five overall
- See the Lakers vs Timberwolves predictions, player props, and best available odds
Two superstar-laden teams mired in mediocrity meet on Monday night in Minneapolis as the Los Angeles Lakers (12-8, 5-5 away, 8-12 ATS) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (9-10, 6-4 home, 6-13 ATS) at 7:10 pm CT/8:10 pm ET at the Target Center. Minnesota is a big home favorite in Monday’s NBA odds despite a rough start to the season.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions
- Lakers moneyline (+275) at BetMGM
- LeBron James under 21.5 points (-105)
Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NBA betting record: 24-24 (-0.14 units). All wagers one unit unless stated otherwise.
This is a fade of a Minnesota team that hasn’t found its footing with Julius Randle replacing Karl-Anthony Towns. Minnesota remains a game under .500 even after Friday’s narrow 93-92 home victory over the Clippers, which snapped a four-game losing streak.
Minnesota’s Net Rating is just 13th in the NBA (+0.9) after finishing last year third overall (+6.3). They’re still ahead of the Lakers (-1.6) but the difference is minimal. Yet the odds are still pricing the T-Wolves like they’re the team that finished 30 games over .500 last season. And they’re just not, at least not yet.
The Lakers play has certainly left a lot to be desired in recent weeks. They have just two wins in their last seven games. But they have been playing better on the road, winning four of five away from home (after starting the year just 1-4 on the road). Last time out, they managed a thrilling 105-104 victory at Utah, led by 33 points and 11 rebounds from Anthony Davis.
I’m also backing LeBron to stay under 21.5 points, which he’s done in eight of his last 12 games. On the surface, this looks like a hedge based on my first bet of the Lakers moneyline. But there isn’t really a negative correlation this season with LeBron staying under 21.5 points and the Lakers winning. LeBron has stayed under in seven of LA’s 12 victories.
There isn’t a positive correlation either (he’s stayed under in five of their eight losses, as well). The fact of the matter is that the Lakers have more secondary scoring options this year, which is a big part of why LeBron’s assist average is up from 8.3 APG last season to 9.4 this season.
LAL vs MIN Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards (MIN) | 27.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 5.5 (Ov +110 | Un -142) | 4.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) | 3.5 (Ov -154 | Un +120) |
| Anthony Davis (LAL) | 26.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 11.5 (Ov -115 | Un -105) | 3.5 (Ov -148 | Un +115) | 0.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) |
| LeBron James (LAL) | 21.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 7.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 9.5 (Ov +110 | Un -142) | 1.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) |
| Julius Randle (MIN) | 20.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 6.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 4.5 (Ov -154 | Un +120) | 1.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) |
| Austin Reaves (LAL) | 14.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 2.5 (Ov -162 | Un +126) | 4.5 (Ov -105 | Un -135) | 1.5 (Ov -188 | Un +145) |
| Naz Reid (MIN) | 11.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 4.5 (Ov -154 | Un +120) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) |
| Rudy Gobert (MIN) | 1105 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 11.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | OFF | OFF |
| Mike Conley (MIN) | 10.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 2.5 (Ov -162 | Un +126) | 5.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) | 2.5 (Ov +145 | Un -188) |
| Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | 9.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 3.5 (Ov +115 | Un -148) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov +140 | Un -182) |
| Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | 9.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 2.5 (Ov -130 | Un -109) | 2.5 (Ov -142 | Un +110) | 2.5 (Ov +135 | Un -175) |
NBA player props from DraftKings on Dec, 2. Check out SBD’s updated list of available sports betting payments.
Anthony Edwards (27.7 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 3.7 APG) has the highest point total on Monday night at 27.5 O/U while Anthony Davis (28.6 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 3.2 APG) leads the Lakers players at 26.5 O/U.
Davis and Rudy Gobert (10.4 PPG, 11.4 RPG) both have rebound totals of 11.5, while LeBron James (22.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 9.5 APG) has the highest assist prop at 9.5.
Best Lakers vs Timberwolves Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | +8.5 (-115) at BetMGM | +275 at BetMGM | Over 219.0 (-108) at DraftKings |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -8.0 (-110) at Caesars | -300 at FanDuel | Under 219.5 (-115) at ESPN Bet |
The Lakers vs Timberwolves spread is either 8.0 or 8.5 depending on the sportsbook. The best option for Lakers ATS bettors is currently LAL +8.5 (-115) at BetMGM, while the best option of T-Wolves ATS bettors is -8.0 (-110) at either Caesars or FanDuel.
FanDuel has, by far, the best odds on the Minnesota moneyline at -300. Every other book is -335 or shorter. BetMGM has the longest odds on a Lakers straight-up win at +275.
There is also a half-point range in the game total. DraftKings has the best odds for over bettors at O 219.0 (-108) while ESPN Bet has the best odds for under bettors at U 219.5 (-115).
The Lakers are getting the slight majority of moneyline handle in Monday’s NBA public betting splits, sitting at 54% as of 11:15 am ET, along with 69% of ATS handle. The public was hammering the over, putting 89% of handle on the over so far.
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Sascha has been working in the sports-betting industry since 2014, and quickly paired his strong writing skills with a burgeoning knowledge of probability and statistics. He holds an undergraduate degree in linguistics and a Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia.
