Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game 3 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 25

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers are battling in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 3 up next. Friday's matchup between the Timberwolves and the Lakers features the Timberwolves as moderate 3.5-point favorites. The matchup's over/under is 208.5.

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

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: ESPN, FDSN, and SportsNet LA

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (- 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (208.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 116 - Lakers 108

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Betting Insights

• Timberwolves games have gone over 208.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 65 times (out of 82) this season.
• This year, 67 of the Lakers' 82 total matchups have gone over 208.5 total points scored.
• These teams average 227.7 points per game combined, 19.2 more than the total of 208.5.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 221.5 points per game, 13 more than the over/under in this game.
• Minnesota has been chosen as the favorite in 62 games this year and has walked away with the win 40 times (64.5%) in those games.
• Los Angeles has been victorious in 15, or 45.5%, of the 33 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Minnesota and Los Angeles have each won three of their last six head-to-head matchups.
• The squads are each 3-3 against the spread in those outings.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have gone 8-2 in their last 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Minnesota's average total over the last 10 games is 14 points more than the 208.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Timberwolves have 39 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• Minnesota is 21-30 ATS when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
• Timberwolves games this year have gone over the total in 44 out of 82 opportunities (53.7%).
• The Timberwolves record 114.3 points per game, just 2.1 more points than the 112.2 the Lakers allow.
• When Minnesota totals more than 112.2 points, it is 28-17 against the spread and 34-11 overall.
• This season, the Timberwolves have a 46.8% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.5% higher than the 46.3% of shots the Lakers' opponents have hit.
• The Timberwolves have done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (22-19-0) than they have in home games (17-24-0).
• Minnesota has eclipsed the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in 24 of 41 home matchups (58.5%). In away games, it has hit the over in 20 of 41 games (48.8%).
• The Timberwolves have won a lower percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 23-13 (.639). In away games as a moneyline favorite, they sport a record of 17-9 (.654).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards puts up 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 44.7% from the floor and 39.5% from downtown with 4.1 made treys per contest (second in NBA).
• Julius Randle averages 18.7 points, 7.1 boards and 4.7 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Rudy Gobert puts up 12 points, 10.9 boards and 1.8 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 1.4 blocks (eighth in league).
• Naz Reid averages 14.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest, shooting 46.2% from the floor and 37.9% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made treys per game.
• Jaden McDaniels averages 12.2 points, 5.7 boards and 2 assists per game. Defensively he averages 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks.

Timberwolves Player Props

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Los Angeles has averaged a total of 221.5 combined points in its last 10 games, 13 greater than this matchup's total of 208.5.
• The Lakers have 46 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• This season, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 13-13 in its 26 games as an underdog of 3.5 points or more.
• Lakers games this year have gone over the point total 41 times in 82 opportunities (50%).
• The Lakers score an average of 113.4 points per game, just 4.1 more points than the 109.3 the Timberwolves allow to opponents.
• When it scores more than 109.3 points, Los Angeles is 39-14 against the spread and 40-13 overall.
• The Lakers are shooting 47.9% from the field, 1.9% higher than the 46% the Timberwolves' opponents have shot this season.
• This year, the Lakers are 27-14-0 at home against the spread (.659 winning percentage). On the road, they are 19-22-0 ATS (.463).
• In 2024-25 a lower percentage of Los Angeles' games have finished above the over/under at home (48.8%, 20 of 41) than away (51.2%, 21 of 41).
• This year the Lakers are 25-7 at home as moneyline favorites (.781 winning percentage). Away they are 10-7 (.588).

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• On a per-game basis, LeBron James gives the Lakers 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.6 blocked shots.
• On a per-game basis, Austin Reaves gets the Lakers 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• The Lakers are getting 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game from Luka Doncic this season.
• Rui Hachimura is putting up 13.1 points, 5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest. He is sinking 50.9% of his shots from the field and 41.3% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• The Lakers are getting 9.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game from Dalton Knecht this year.

Lakers Player Props

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