Two of the NBA’s best scorers take the court when Anthony Edwards (eighth, 26.4 PPG) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11) host Anthony Davis (seventh, 27.5 PPG) and the Los Angeles Lakers (13-11) on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET on FDSN and SportsNet LA. The Timberwolves are 7.5-point favorites. Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game Info & Odds Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: FDSN and SportsNet LA Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Venue: Target Center Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Timberwolves vs. Lakers Score Prediction Prediction: Timberwolves 116 – Lakers 107 Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason. Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Lakers Pick ATS: Timberwolves (- 7.5) Computer Predicted Spread: Timberwolves (-8.7) Pick OU: Over (217.5) Computer Predicted Total: 222.7 The Timberwolves (9-14-0 ATS) have covered the spread 39.1% of the time, 2.6% less often than the Lakers (10-14-0) this season. Minnesota covers the spread when it is a 7.5-point favorite or more 44.4% of the time. That’s more often than Los Angeles covers as an underdog of 7.5 or more (never covered this season). Minnesota’s games have gone over the total 47.8% of the time this season (11 out of 23), which is more often than Los Angeles’ games have (11 out of 24). As a moneyline underdog this season, the Lakers are 1-8, while the Timberwolves are 11-9 as moneyline favorites. Put your picks to the test and bet on the Timberwolves with BetMGM Sportsbook. Timberwolves Performance Insights The Timberwolves own a top-five defense this season, ranking fourth-best in the league with 107 points allowed per game. Offensively, they rank 20th with 110.5 points scored per contest. This season, Minnesota is averaging 42.3 boards per game (24th-ranked in NBA) and giving up 42.3 rebounds per contest (seventh-ranked). The Timberwolves are putting up 25.1 assists per game, which ranks them 20th in the NBA in 2024-25. So far this season, Minnesota is averaging 15.3 turnovers per game (23rd-ranked in NBA) and forcing 14.9 turnovers per contest (seventh-ranked). The Timberwolves are making 15.2 three-pointers per game (sixth-ranked in league). They own a 37.5% shooting percentage (10th-ranked) from downtown. Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more. Lakers Performance Insights In 2024-25, the Lakers are 18th in the league offensively (112.1 points scored per game) and 21st on defense (115.8 points allowed). In 2024-25, Los Angeles is fourth-worst in the league in rebounds (40.3 per game) and 19th in rebounds allowed (44.3). At 26.7 assists per game, the Lakers are 12th in the league. Los Angeles is sixth in the league in turnovers per game (12.5) and 17th in turnovers forced (13.8). The Lakers make 11.7 3-pointers per game and shoot 35.2% from beyond the arc, ranking 23rd and 18th, respectively, in the league. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. The post Timberwolves vs. Lakers Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 13 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.