The Los Angeles Lakers are just 1.5-point underdogs against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the season opener for both teams at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The game starts at 10:00 PM ET on TNT.

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Timberwolves 115 – Lakers 111

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Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Lakers

• Pick ATS: Timberwolves (- 1.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Timberwolves (-3.5)
• Pick OU:

  Over (223.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 226.1

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Timberwolves Performance Insights

• On offense, the Timberwolves were the 18th-ranked squad in the NBA (113 points per game) last year. On defense, they were best (106.5 points conceded per game).
• Last year, Minnesota was 15th in the NBA in rebounds (43.6 per game) and fourth-best in rebounds allowed (41.4).
• Last season the Timberwolves were ranked 15th in the NBA in assists with 26.6 per game.
• In terms of turnovers, Minnesota was 19th in the NBA in committing them (13.4 per game) last year. It was fifth-best in forcing them (13.6 per game).
• Beyond the arc, the Timberwolves were 15th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (12.6) last season. They were third-best in 3-point percentage at 38.7%.

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Lakers Performance Insights

• With 118 points per game on offense, the Lakers were sixth in the NBA last season. On defense, they surrendered 117.4 points per contest, which ranked 23rd in the league.
• Last year Los Angeles grabbed 43.1 boards per game (18th-ranked in NBA) and ceded 44 rebounds per contest (18th-ranked).
• The Lakers were one of the best teams in the league in terms of assists, as they delivered 28.5 per game (fifth-best in NBA).
• Los Angeles averaged 13.4 turnovers per game (19th-ranked in NBA) this season, while forcing 12.7 turnovers per contest (20th-ranked).
• The Lakers made 11.8 three-pointers per game (24th-ranked in league). They had a 37.7% shooting percentage (eighth-ranked) from beyond the arc.

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