Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Lakers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 10/22/2024 by Tony T.
Timberwolves at Lakers 10:30PM ET—Minnesota has a clean injury report. Vanderbilt, Wood and Koloko are out for LA. Minnesota won 56 games in the regular season last year as they were the best defensive team in the league by allowing 108.4 points per 100 possessions with a +6.3 net rating. Their trade of Karl Anthony Towns brought in Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Randle gives the Timberwolves a solid rebounding in addition to his offensive skills. LA finished at 47-34 last season but still ended up in the play in round and early exit from the playoffs. Their team sat 17th in defensive efficiency by allowing 114.8 points per 100 possessions and finishing with a +0.6 net rating. Exiting is Taurean Prince and return everyone else. The Lakers saw improved three point shooting last year but were 28th in attempted three pointers. Rookie Dalton Knecht immediate impact is in question.