LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Player Prop Picks 12/2/24

The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Los Angeles Lakers on December 2, 2024, at Target Center. The Timberwolves, currently at 9-10, are led by Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 26.2 points per game. The Lakers, with a slightly better record at 11-8, rely on their stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Davis continues to be a dominant force both offensively and defensively, averaging 26.2 points and 11.4 rebounds per game.

The matchup will highlight two teams with star power, but the Timberwolves’ depth, including Rudy Gobert’s defensive presence and Edwards’ scoring, may give them an edge over a Lakers team that still depends heavily on their veterans. The Lakers are playing the Jazz on Sunday so the Timberwolves will have the rest advantage as well. 

Anthony Edwards Over 4.5 Assists

As of the 2024-2025 season, Anthony Edwards is averaging 3.7 assists per game. He has continued to show improvement in his playmaking abilities, facilitating the offense as the primary scorer for the Minnesota Timberwolves. His assists are part of his all-around contributions, as he also averages 27.7 points per game on 45.3% shooting from the field.

Anthony Edwards has shown inconsistencies with his assist numbers this season so you have to pick and choose the right spots to play the over. This matchup against the Lakers is one of those spots. The Lakers are giving up 28.3 assists per game to opposing teams which is the 4th most in the league. The Lakers will put a lot of attention on Edwards and force other guys to score. We can also get the over on his assists at plus odds. This is a great value play on Edwards. 

Dalton Knecht Over 17.5 Points

Dalton Knecht has emerged as a promising rookie for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024-25 season. He is currently averaging 12.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in 22.8 minutes of play. His shooting has been impressive, with a field goal percentage of 50.4% and a 3-point shooting percentage of 44.0%. When starting, his averages rise to 19.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, showcasing his scoring potential. Knecht has been a key contributor for the Lakers, especially with his ability to stretch the floor.

The Lakers have hit the jackpot with drafting Dalton Knecht. It’s rare you see a rookie have this type of impact so early in his career. Recently the Lakers have added Knecht to the starting lineup so I expect his usage to continue to rise. Just a couple of weeks ago we saw him have a 37-point game coming off the bench against the Jazz. Knecht is a player I want to target early in the season because the more attention he gets the more oddsmakers will adjust his line. 

Anthony Davis Under 12.5 Rebounds

So far this season, Anthony Davis is averaging 11.6 rebounds per game over 18 games played. His rebounding has been a key strength, especially on the defensive end, where he’s pulling down 9.6 defensive boards per game. His total rebound percentage stands at 28.2%, and he contributes offensively with 2.7 offensive rebounds per game.

Over Davis’s last 10 games, he’s hitting over this number at a 50% rate. This will be one of his tougher matchups this season going against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves are giving up just 24.3 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is the 5th fewest in the league. Rudy Gobert is a presence in the paint and he’s one of the best rebounders in the league himself. Anthony Davis is elite on the glass but this isn’t a spot to back him.