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Minnesota at Los Angeles

April 19, 2025
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Los Angeles won the last meeting 111-102 on Feb. 27, even while shooting just 41 percent and missing 30 of 41 from 3-point range. The Lakers are on a 14-3 ATS run against Western Conference opponents, and they have won four of their past five home games against Minnesota. The Lakers have covered six of their past nine games, and they are the healthiest they have been all season, with LeBron James and Luka Doncic ready to go after taking the day off in the regular-season finale. If one or the other happens to have an off-shooting night, the Lakers have Austin Reaves to pick up the slack. The Timberwolves have won eight of nine, but only three were against playoff-caliber opponents. Minnesota has gone UNDER five of six games, and the past four meetings have stayed UNDER. The Timberwolves average 54.3 points in the first half on the road while allowing 52.6. Take the Lakers on the moneyline and the first half UNDER.

2 units on Los Angeles -180 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 3.11)
Result:
LOSS
2 units on 1st ½ Total UNDER 106.5 -110 (risk 2 to return 3.82)
Result:
LOSS
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