Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 5 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 30

In Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers will meet the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wednesday's matchup between the Lakers and the Timberwolves sees the Lakers as 5.5-point favorites. A 210-point total is set for the game.

Take a look at everything you need to know 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: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV:

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (+ 5.5)
O/U Pick: Over (210)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 113 - Lakers 111

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Betting Insights

• The Lakers and their opponent have combined to score over 210 points, the current matchup's over/under, in 65 of 82 games this season.
• The Timberwolves have played in 65 games this year (79.3% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 210 points.
• The two teams average a combined 17.7 more points per game, 227.7, than this game's over/under of 210 points.
• The Lakers and the Timberwolves have seen their opponents average a combined 11.5 more points per game than the over/under of 210 set for this game.
• 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 victorious in eight, or 44.4%, of the 18 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Minnesota holds a 5-3 record in the last eight head-to-head meetings with Los Angeles.
• The Timberwolves also have a 5-3 advantage against the spread when matched up with the Lakers.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in their last 10 games.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to score an average of 217.7 points over its last 10 games, 7.7 more than the 210 over/under in this matchup.
• The Lakers have played 82 games, with 46 wins against the spread.
• Los Angeles has an ATS record of 14-14 in its 28 games when favored by 5.5 points or more so far this season.
• Lakers games this year have gone over the point total 50% of the time (41 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The 113.4 points per game the Lakers put up are just 4.1 more points than the Timberwolves allow (109.3).
• Los Angeles has a 39-14 record against the spread and a 40-13 record overall when putting up 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 made.
• The Lakers have done a better job covering the spread at home (27-14-0) than they have in road games (19-22-0).
• When it comes to point totals, Los Angeles hits the over less consistently in home games, as it has exceeded the total 20 times in 41 opportunities this season (48.8%). On the road, it has hit the over 21 times in 41 opportunities (51.2%).
• The Lakers have performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games, sporting a home record of 25-7, compared to going 10-7 in road games.

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• LeBron James averages 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 boards per contest.
• Austin Reaves puts up 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Luka Doncic posts 28.2 points, 8.2 boards and 7.7 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.8 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Rui Hachimura puts up 13.1 points, 5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, shooting 50.9% from the floor and 41.3% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Dalton Knecht averages 9.1 points, 0.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds.

Lakers Player Props

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Minnesota has averaged a total of 218.8 combined points over its last 10 games, 8.8 greater than this game's over/under of 210.
• The Timberwolves have 39 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• So far this year, Minnesota has been installed as underdogs by a 5.5-point margin or more nine times and are 6-3 ATS in those games.
• Timberwolves games this season have hit the over on 44 of 82 set point totals (53.7%).
• The Timberwolves' 114.3 points per game are only 2.1 more points than the 112.2 the Lakers give up.
• When it scores more than 112.2 points, Minnesota is 28-17 against the spread and 34-11 overall.
• The Timberwolves have shot at a 46.8% clip from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points higher than the 46.3% shooting opponents of the Lakers have averaged.
• This year, the Timberwolves are 17-24-0 at home against the spread (.415 winning percentage). On the road, they are 22-19-0 ATS (.537).
• Minnesota's games have gone above the over/under more often at home (24 times out of 41) than on the road (20 of 41) this season.
• The Timberwolves' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .639 (23-13), and away it is .654 (17-9).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Anthony Edwards gets the Timberwolves 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Julius Randle is averaging 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. He's making 48.5% of his shots from the field and 34.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per game.
• Rudy Gobert is averaging 12 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He is making 66.9% of his shots from the floor (third in league).
• Naz Reid gets the Timberwolves 14.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while putting up 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Jaden McDaniels gives the Timberwolves 12.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2 assists per contest while averaging 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.

Timberwolves Player Props

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