Among today’s fantastic 10-game NBA slate is an ESPN doubleheader, which wraps up in Minnesota with the Timberwolves hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. Although this Western Conference first-round rematch won’t feature LeBron James and Anthony Edwards, we’re still here to make it more exciting with our Lakers vs. Timberwolves predictions.

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Predictions for NBA on ESPN, 10/29

While this is indeed a rematch of last year’s postseason, there is more current news to touch on right away. That would unfortunately be injuries. While that’s never fun, since they greatly affect any Lakers vs. Timberwolves predictions for tonight, they simply cannot be ignored. It’s all of the superstars.

We knew entering the season that the Lakers would be without LeBron James for at least a few weeks, but now, LA is also without Luka Doncic. After missing Sunday’s game, the former Dallas Maverick is now going to miss at least a week with “finger/leg” injuries. As for Minnesota, we recently learned that Anthony Edwards will miss at least two weeks.

Although those guys may be the biggest draw to this matchup, with both teams missing key players, there is still value to be found for Lakers vs. Timberwolves picks. After all, LA’s Austin Reaves is putting up numbers the franchise has never seen before - a franchise that has had Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, and other legends of the game.

It’s also not as if Minnesota doesn’t have guys to target for those looking to focus their Lakers vs. Timberwolves predictions with the home team. Given that they were just a few wins away from the NBA Finals last year, they’re a rather complete team. With all that in mind, we’ve got to find a best bet for tonight.

 

 

 

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Best Bet: Jaden McDaniels Over 1.5 Assists (-101 at Novig)

The absence of star players for both teams was felt in their most recent games, as they both fell to 2-2 with losses on Monday night at home. However, Minnesota’s was far more understandable given the matchup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, while LA lost to the Portland Trail Blazers.

There’s no doubt that you’re going to see plenty of Lakers vs. Timberwolves predictions focused on Austin Reaves, given how much he’s trying to keep this team together, but we’re going to be looking at the Minnesota side of the matchup. It may not be Reaves-level, but it’s an approach that most wouldn’t expect.

With Anthony Edwards out, it’s going to be Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle who need to take over games. We know that Rudy Gobert isn’t going to score much, but McDaniels is still going to need to help 38-year-old Mike Conley set up Randle and Donte DiVincenzo for success.

Anthony Edwards averaged over six assists per game against LA in the playoffs last year, and McDaniels is enough of an all-around player to help Conley make up for that. After all, we’re just asking for more than one here! It’s a bit atypical, but we’ve got Jaden McDaniels over 1.5 assists (-101 at Novig) as the best bet from our Lakers vs. Timberwolves predictions.
 

 

 

How To Watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves Tonight

After this matchup was in LA less than a week ago, Minnesota gets to host things this time around - here’s how to watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves tonight:

  • Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, MN
  • When: 9:30 PM ET on 10/29
  • Watch on TV: ESPN
  • Where to stream: ESPN+

 

 

 

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

With the major star(s) on each team currently out, it’s extremely interesting to see the latest Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds for tonight; here are the latest lines at Novig Sportsbook:

 

 

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Injury Report & Latest News

The biggest Lakers vs. Timberwolves injury news is also the biggest NBA news period - LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Anthony Edwards are all OUT. They’ll miss more than just this game as well, and let’s continue with other Lakers updates.

We also have Lakers vs. Timberwolves injuries regarding Marcus Smart, Maxi Kleber, Gabe Vincent, and Adou Thiero. In Minnesota, we also have Jaylen Clark with a day-to-day tag. With plenty to keep track of, do so with ease by bookmarking the Fantasy Alarm NBA injury report!
 

 

 

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