Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction, Picks and Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 5: Bet LA (-235) Survives

The Los Angeles Lakers should step up with their season on the line and cover the NBA spread when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series on Wednesday.

The Lakers coughed up Game 4 in Minneapolis with a chance to knot the series and arrived in Hollywood down 3-1. Los Angeles is now +2000 in the NBA playoff odds to reach the Finals, but they have LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards (29.8 pp, 7.8 rpg, 5.8 apg) has been the best player in the series, but we will look for more value in our NBA player props today.

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Anthony Edwards through 4 games this postseason:

🐜 29.8 PPG
🐜 7.8 RPG
🐜 5.8 APG
🐜 43.2 3P%

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Timberwolves vs Lakers NBA Playoffs Prediction

Lakers 114, Timberwolves 106

LeBron and Luka won’t let this season end just yet, will they? No doubt, Minnesota has had the upper hand in the series, but the Lakers were a few plays from winning Game 4 and should find enough answers to make the Timberwolves wait at least a few more days to advance.

Timberwolves vs Lakers Best Player Props Today

• LeBron James 30+ Points In LA Win (+211)

James is shooting 50.7 percent from the field in the series and will not go down without a fight on Wednesday. The future Hall of Famer is averaging 26.3 points in the series, but will take it upon himself to schedule a Game 6.

• Mike Conley 4+ Assists (+117)

Veteran point guard Mike Conley has averaged at least four assists per game in each of his 18 seasons, including 2024-25, while averaging a career-low 24.7 minutes. Conley has just 10 assists in the series, but it is our NBA prediction tonight that he finds Edwards and others open.

• Luka Doncic 10+ Rebounds (+119)

This game has the feel of one where Doncic takes what the Timberwolves give him, drawing defense, dishing and grabbing rebounds. The Slovenian superstar had series highs of nine assists and 12 rebounds in the only win for the Lakers. Doncic averages more than nine rebounds in his playoff career. However, check NBA latest news for his status because he has been slowed by the flu.

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Timberwolves vs Lakers Moneyline Pick

Minnesota has been the better team most of the way and won six of the last nine NBA matchups with the Lakers. The Timberwolves have played solid defense in the series. However, we think Los Angeles will break through and extend its season in front of the home fans, even though the odds have little value.

Bet on Lakers ML (-235)

“Win or go home.” – Luka Dončić is locked in and treating it like Game 7. 💯 pic.twitter.com/59QjUlgPBs

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Timberwolves vs Lakers Spread Pick

This could be a lot like Game 2 where the Lakers jumped out early (34-15 after one quarter) and Minnesota claws back before succumbing. James and Doncic will need some help from Austin Reaves and others to get Los Angeles over the hump, but we think there will be a Game 6 and you can cover the NBA spread in this one.

Bet on Lakers -6 points (-110)

Timberwolves vs Lakers Over/Under Pick

The teams went well below the number in the first two games, but easily topped it for the two in Minnesota. While both defenses have kept the shooting percentages down overall, the Lakers’ desperation and Minnesota’s confidence could lead to a game in the 210s and 220s. Julius Randle (22.5) and Jalen McDaniels (19.8) are also scoring for Minnesota.

Bet on Timberwolves vs Lakers Over 210 points (-110)

Timberwolves vs Lakers How to Watch

• Game: Minnesota Timberwolves (3-1) vs Los Angeles Lakers (1-3)
• Date/Time: Wednesday, April 30, 10:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Crypton.com Arena, Los Angeles, Calif.
• Timberwolves vs Lakers Live Stream: NBA League Pass.

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