Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 1 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 19

The Los Angeles Lakers will go up against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers are currently small 4-point favorites over the Timberwolves. The matchup has a point total of 216.

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

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: ABC

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (+ 4)
O/U Pick: Over (216)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 113 - Lakers 112

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Betting Insights

• The Lakers have played 56 games with more than 216 points scored, their current matchup's total, this year.
• This year, 52 of the Timberwolves' 82 total matchups have gone over 216 total points scored.
• These teams average 227.7 points per game combined, 11.7 more than the total of 216.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 5.5 more points per game, 221.5, than this matchup's total of 216 points.
• Los Angeles has been the favorite in 49 games this season and has come away with the win 35 times (71.4%) in those contests.
• Minnesota has been chosen as underdogs in 18 games this year and has walked away with the win eight times (44.4%) in those games.
• Los Angeles and Minnesota have each won two of their last four head-to-head matchups.
• Both the Lakers and the Timberwolves are 2-2 against the spread in those contests.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Los Angeles' average total over the last 10 games is 10.7 points more than the 216 over/under listed for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Lakers are 46-36-0 this season.
• Los Angeles has an against the spread record of 17-19 in its 36 games when favored by 4 points or more so far this season.
• Lakers games this year have gone over the total in 41 out of 82 opportunities (50%).
• The 113.4 points per game the Lakers record are only 4.1 more points than the Timberwolves give up (109.3).
• Los Angeles has a 39-14 record against the spread and a 40-13 record overall when scoring more than 109.3 points.
• This season, the Lakers have a 47.9% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.9% higher than the 46% of shots the Timberwolves' opponents have knocked down.
• The Lakers have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 27 times in 41 opportunities at home, and they've covered 19 times in 41 opportunities on the road.
• Los Angeles has exceeded the over/under less consistently at home, hitting the over in 20 of 41 home matchups (48.8%). In away games, it has hit the over in 21 of 41 games (51.2%).
• The Lakers have performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 25-7, compared to going 10-7 in away games.

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• LeBron James posts 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.6 blocks.
• Austin Reaves averages 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, shooting 46% from the floor and 37.7% from downtown with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game.
• Luka Doncic puts up 28.2 points, 7.7 assists and 8.2 rebounds per contest.
• Rui Hachimura posts 13.1 points, 5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 50.9% from the field and 41.3% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game.
• Dalton Knecht posts 9.1 points, 2.8 boards and 0.8 assists per game, shooting 46.1% from the field and 37.6% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made treys per contest.

Lakers Player Props

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Minnesota's average total over the last 10 games is 10.0 points greater than the 216 total listed for this matchup.
• The Timberwolves are 39-43-0 against the spread this year.
• So far this year, Minnesota has been installed as underdogs by a 4-point margin or more 10 times and are 6-4 ATS in those games.
• Timberwolves games this season have hit the over on 44 of 82 set point totals (53.7%).
• The Timberwolves score an average of 114.3 points per game, only 2.1 more points than the 112.2 the Lakers allow to opponents.
• Minnesota is 28-17 against the spread and 34-11 overall when it scores more than 112.2 points.
• The Timberwolves' 46.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 0.5 percentage points higher than the Lakers have allowed to their opponents (46.3%).
• The Timberwolves' winning percentage against the spread at home is .415 (17-24-0). Away, it is .537 (22-19-0).
• Minnesota's games have finished above the over/under more often at home (24 times out of 41) than away (20 of 41) this season.
• As moneyline favorites, the Timberwolves have won a lower percentage of games at home (23-13) than on the road (17-9).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards is putting up 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He's also draining 44.7% of his shots from the field and 39.5% from 3-point range, with 4.1 triples per contest (second in league).
• Julius Randle is putting up 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest. He's making 48.5% of his shots from the field and 34.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per contest.
• The Timberwolves are receiving 12 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Rudy Gobert this season.
• Naz Reid is putting up 14.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. He is making 46.2% of his shots from the field and 37.9% from 3-point range, with 2.2 treys per contest.
• The Timberwolves are getting 12.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Jaden McDaniels this year.

Timberwolves Player Props

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