| MATCHUP | Minnesota Timberwolves | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 40-24 | 39-25 |
| Spread | -2.5 -112 | +2.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 233.5 (-112) | Under 233.5 (-108) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 11:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC | |
The Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Lakers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Raptors, lost to the Magic, and play the Clippers next. The Timberwolves have won 13 of their last 18 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 119.6 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.1 points and 5.3 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Pacers and Knicks and play the Bulls next. The Lakers have won 15 of their last 24 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.5 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 4.7 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The home team has won each of the Lakers’ last five games.
- The Timberwolves have lost eight of their last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Lakers’ last five games.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Lakers’ last six home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Deandre Ayton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (66.7%) this season.
- Austin Reaves is one of only six players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Julius Randle is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 12+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Naz Reid ranks 2nd amongst qualified centers for three-pointers made per game (2.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.9).
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.8).
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.6).
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for H2 points per game this season (59.7).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
LeBron James is questionable for the Lakers.
Kyle Anderson is questionable for the Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Timberwolves are winning games, but they’re probably the upper-tier team that I trust the least. The Timberwolves play with their food and it’s why they’re 16 games above .500 but 27-37 ATS. I’d love to know the status of LeBron before betting this, but the Lakers as home dogs are appealing, as we saw against the Knicks. Also, the Lakers beat the Timberwolves twice in October. I’ll lean toward the Lakers and the free bucket.