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Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction, Picks and NBA Prop Bets for April 22: Roll With Minnesota (+210)
- Naz Reid Over 12.5 points is one of the most underrated NBA player props today.
- The Timberwolves (+210) are 3-1 ATS vs. the Lakers. Back them again.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers face off in a critical Game 2 with the series quickly heating up. Minnesota dominated the series opener, yet the Lakers are still favored in the NBA playoff series odds.
With sharp prop value and a tight point spread, there are several ways to bet on NBA action tonight. Let’s break it down.
Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction
The Timberwolves have the edge defensively and have already beaten the Lakers three times this season. They’ve held L.A. to 102 or fewer points in four of five matchups, and the Lakers’ halfcourt scoring remains inconsistent. Expect a slower-paced, grind-it-out win for the Wolves.
Prediction: Timberwolves 106, Lakers 101
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Timberwolves vs Lakers Best NBA Player Props Today
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Naz Reid Over 12.5 Points (-104)
Reid is averaging 14.3 points and gets a good matchup against a Lakers team that struggles with bench scorers and stretch bigs. He’s hit this number in four straight games and with the Timberwolves relying on scoring depth, Reid should again play a key role. This line hasn’t moved, making it one of the stronger NBA player props today at BetUS. Volume and confidence are both there.
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Rui Hachimura Under 5.5 Rebounds (-170)
Hachimura averages exactly 5.0 RPG, but Minnesota’s top-10 rebounding rates make this a tough over to hit. In four of his last five matchups vs. the Wolves, he’s landed below 5 rebounds, especially with Rudy Gobert and Reid crashing the glass. This is a smart fade when considering NBA player prop picks that rely on defensive rebounding against elite frontcourts. Take the Under before it drops.
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Mike Conley Over 3.5 Assists (-141)
Conley leads the Timberwolves with 4.5 APG and has cleared 3.5 assists in five of his last seven games. He’s not flashy, but this number is low against a Lakers defense that allows over 27 assists per game (ranked 22nd). As long as the Timberwolves are knocking down open looks, Conley should hit this by the third quarter. For anyone looking to bet on NBA props with consistency, this is your guy.
Timberwolves vs Lakers Moneyline (+210)
The Timberwolves are priced at +210 to win outright, despite winning three of four in the regular season and dominating the Lakers by 22 last game. Minnesota’s defense is legit, its halfcourt offense is more efficient and its rebounds better. The Lakers have LeBron James and Luka Doncic, but the team stats don’t back them up here. It’s time to fade the name value and lean into smart NBA predictions.
Timberwolves vs Lakers Spread Pick +5.5 (-110)
If you don’t want to go full moneyline, the +5.5 spread is a great fallback. Minnesota has covered three of four in the series and beat the number in both road games. The Timberwolves rank higher in average margin, defense, and rebounding, per NBA betting tips.
With the public likely leaning L.A., we’re getting value on the better team. Betting against LeBron feels weird but sometimes sharp NBA playoff series odds demand it.
Bet on Timberwolves +5.5 (-110)
Timberwolves vs Lakers Over/ Under 210.5 (-110)
The Under has hit in four of five meetings between these teams this season, and tonight’s total is 210.5. That’s still too high. The Wolves allow just 109.1 PPG and force teams into low-efficiency shots. L.A. ranks 19th in scoring and struggles to speed up the pace. If you’re hunting sharp NBA over/under picks, this is one of the most reliable options on the board.
Bet on Timberwolves vs Lakers Under 210.5
Timberwolves vs Lakers How to Watch
- Game: Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (50-32)
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- Date/Time: April 22, 10 p.m. ET
- Timberwolves vs Lakers Live Stream: NBA League Pass
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Questions of the Day
Which team ranks higher in assists?
Minnesota ranks slightly higher. The Timberwolves average 26.2 assists per game (16th), while the Lakers average 25.9 assists per game (18th).
What was the regular season Over/Under result for this series?
The Timberwolves and Lakers went 4-0 to the Under in the regular season. All four games finished well below the total, averaging just 198.3 combined points per contest.
