Lakers vs Timberwolves prediction NBA · Wednesday, October 29
At a glance
The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2) host the Los Angeles Lakers (2-2) on Wednesday, October 29 at 9:30 PM ET at Target Center in NBA action. Final score: Lakers 116 – Timberwolves 115. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Timberwolves a 61% chance to win: prediction missed. This season, the Timberwolves are 1-1 at home and the Lakers are 1-0 on the road. Since the start of the season: 2-2 for the Timberwolves and 2-2 for the Lakers (current streaks: Timberwolves L1, Lakers L1).
The analysis Model
Slight edge to the Timberwolves, but the Lakers have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects Timberwolves 115 – 112 Lakers, a margin of about 3.4 points in favor of the Timberwolves and a total around 227 points. Expect a game at a standard NBA pace. Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The Lakers need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
LALMIN
Top performers
Lakers
Austin ReavesG · #1528pts / gameAustin ReavesG · #1516assists
Jarred VanderbiltF · #212reboundsTimberwolves
Julius RandleF · #3033pts / gameJulius RandleF · #306assists
Jaden McDanielsF · #37reboundsRecent form
LALMINHead-to-head
LAL lead 3-0 this season.
MIN
Team comparison
| LAL | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | Record | 2-2 |
| 114.5 | Points scored / game | 114.2 |
| 113.6 | Points allowed / game | 111.9 |
| +0.8 | Adjusted margin / game | +2.0 |
| L1 | Current streak | L1 |
| 2-2 | Last 10 games | 2-2 |
| 1-0 road | Home / road record | 1-1 home |
| 50-32 (+1.2) | Last season | 49-33 (+5.0) |
| No | Played yesterday | No |
Injury report Lakers
Injury report Timberwolves
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data; early in the season they rely heavily on last season. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.