The Lakers will play the Timberwolves on Saturday, December 30th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves set for Saturday, December 30th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 90.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Minnesota Timberwolves is 97.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 6-11 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves start this matchup with a 13-1 record as a home team. They now rank 3rd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 15th (114.7) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Minnesota Timberwolves stand at 16th averaging 113.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.5 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 13th in the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 28th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 107.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 4-2 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Minnesota Timberwolves possess a 4-1 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 17-15 overall record, while the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 23-7 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Lakers be travelin' to Timberwolves' territory, ready for battle...
The fans in Minnesota be wild, chantin' and cheerin' throughout the arena...
The Lakers be standin' at 17-15 overall, while the Timberwolves be at 23-7...
The Lakers be 4-2 in their division, while the Timberwolves be 4-1...
The Lakers be scorin' 114.7 points per game, Timberwolves be at 113.4...
See you courtside at today's game, where tension be in the air...
Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...
Look at this game's prop bets below, it be a close one, mateys...
Best Lakers at Timberwolves Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -4.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +4.5 -108 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 225 -112 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +160 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Timberwolves
12/30/23 8:10pm EST | +4.5 -115-4.5 -105 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lakers
Timberwolves
Game to Overtime
12/30/23 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 43.5 o -11043.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12039.5 u -110Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cam Reddish
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -120Bet |
Cam Reddish
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -130Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jaden McDaniels
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -11532.5 u -115Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -14020.5 u +105Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -14025.5 u +110Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 41.5 o -13541.5 u +100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Mike Conley Jr
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Naz Reid
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -130Bet |
Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -130Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points Scored
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIN 12/30/23 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x - Minnesota Timberwolves | 56 | 26 | 0.683 | +8.0 | 30-11 | 26-15 | 12-4 | 37-15 | 113.0 | 106.5 | +6.5 | L1 | 6-4 |
| xp - Los Angeles Lakers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 28-14 | 19-21 | 7-10 | 27-25 | 118.0 | 117.4 | +0.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Minnesota Timberwolves Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Lakers | +5000 Bet | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Timberwolves | +2000 Bet | +1800 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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