NBA Best Bets: Lakers vs. Timberwolves Picks for February 27

Published 9:33 pm Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers (35-21) will try to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-27) on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena as 5.5-point favorites. The game airs at 10:30 PM ET on SportsNet LA, FDSN, and NBA TV.

Our computer predictions for Thursday’s game can assist you in making an informed wager utilizing the best bets on the board.

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Info

  • When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET
  • Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
  • TV: SportsNet LA, FDSN, and NBA TV
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Timberwolves (+ 5.5)

  • Against the spread, Los Angeles is 31-25-0 this season.
  • Minnesota has covered the spread 26 times in 59 games.
  • The Lakers are 8-13 as 5.5-point favorites or more.
  • The Timberwolves are 6-2 as 5.5-point underdogs or greater.

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Under (224.5)

  • The Lakers’ 56 games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 224.5 points 29 times.
  • The Timberwolves have played 27 games this season that ended with a point total higher than 224.5 points.
  • Los Angeles has an average point total of 226.1 in its contests this year, 1.6 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • Minnesota has a 220.2-point average over/under in its contests this season, 4.3 fewer points than this game’s total.
  • The Lakers are the 22nd-highest scoring team in the NBA this year. The Timberwolves have scored the 13th-most points.
  • The Timberwolves have surrendered the 11th-fewest points in NBA play this season, while the Lakers have given up the third-fewest.

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Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-190)

  • The Lakers have won 23, or 71.9%, of the 32 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • The Timberwolves have been underdogs in 15 games this season and have come away with the win six times (40%) in those contests.
  • Los Angeles has a record of 17-8, a 68% win rate, when it’s favored by -190 or more by oddsmakers this season.
  • This year, Minnesota has won three of nine games when listed as at least +155 or better on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Lakers, based on the moneyline, is 65.5%.

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