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Free NBA betting picks, odds, predictions for the Lakers vs. Timberwolves on 4/11/2023. Our best bets and top NBA picks for moneylines, over/unders and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Tuesday, April 11th.
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Today's Betting Overview - Timberwolves @ Lakers
The Timberwolves take on the Lakers on Tuesday, April 11th at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39)
- Date: Tuesday, April 11th
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Timberwolves
- Rudy Gobert (Out) Suspension
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Questionable) Calf
- Jaylen Nowell (Questionable) Knee
- Naz Reid (Out) Wrist
- Jaden McDaniels (Out) Hand
Lakers
- Anthony Davis (Probable) Foot
- LeBron James (Probable) Foot
- D'Angelo Russell (Probable) Foot
Minnesota Timberwolves - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Pelicans by a score of 113-108, the Timberwolves are riding a three-game win streak. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way in scoring with 30 points. Not only did Minnesota win the game, but they also covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 42-40, placing them 8th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 22-19 at home and 20-21 on the road. Even though the Timberwolves have rattled off three straight wins against the spread, their overall ATS record is 40-42.
Over their last five games, the Timberwolves are averaging 117 points per game. For the season, Minnesota is ranked 13th at 115.8 points per contest. Although the Timberwolves have preferred to push the pace this season, their overall offensive scoring numbers have been held back by their three-point shooting percentage. For the season, Minnesota is 5th in pace but has hit only 36.5% of their threes (14th). In terms of free-throw shooting, the Timberwolves are 16th in attempts and 23rd in percentage.
Defensively, the Timberwolves come into the game with a field goal percentage allowed of 46.1% (11th). Overall, Minnesota's defense is giving up an average of 113.3 points per game, ranking 18th in the NBA. Despite their struggles on the defensive glass, ranking 18th in defensive rebounds per game, they are forcing turnovers at a high clip, averaging 14.8 per game, which puts them at 4th in the league.
Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Jazz by a score of 128-117, the Lakers are riding a two-game win streak. LeBron James led the way in scoring with 36 points. Heading into their previous matchup against the Jazz, the Lakers were favored by -16.5, giving them an ATS loss.
With the win, the team has moved to 43-39, placing them 7th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 23-18 at home and 20-21 on the road. This season, Los Angeles' ATS record sits at 40-39.
The Lakers enter as one of the top-scoring offenses in the league, with 117.2 points per game through 82 games (6th). Additionally, they have averaged 127 points per game in their last five games. Los Angeles has utilized their pace effectively this season, with an average of 101.2 possessions per game, which ranks 5th in the league. Their fast-paced style has offset their three-point field goal percentage of 34.6% (25th). The Lakers are 1st in the NBA for free-throw attempts and have a shooting percentage of 77.5%.
Los Angeles' defense will take the court ranked 18th in the league at 113.3 points per game. Despite their struggles on the defensive glass, ranking 34.9 in defensive rebounds per contest, and generating turnovers at a below-average rate of 13.5 per game, the unit has managed to maintain league-average numbers. So far, opponents have shot 46.1% from the field and 34.9% from beyond the arc.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Timberwolves vs. Lakers
Today's matchup will be the 3rd game of the season between the Timberwolves and Lakers. So far, the Timberwolves have the leg up in the series 2-1. The most recent game between the teams resulted in both a straight-up and ATS win for the Timberwolves (111-102). Their combined 213 points fell below the over/under line of 231.5.
In the Timberwolves' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 3-2 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 4-6 with an average of 236 points per contest.
Across Los Angeles' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 4-1 straight-up. As the favorite, the Lakers are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of 12 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 1-2. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 237 points per game and an over/under mark of 9-1.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: LAL -8
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 231.5
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