Two of the top five teams in the Western Conference battle Tuesday when the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24) face the Los Angeles Lakers (39-25) at 11:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Below, we’ll break down our Timberwolves vs. Lakers prediction and picks for Tuesday night’s game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Both of these teams can score in bunches. The Lakers rank ninth in the NBA in offensive rating (116.4), while the Timberwolves are right behind them in 10th place (116.1).
The main difference between these two squads is their defensive prowess. The Timberwolves are ninth in defensive rating (112.2), while the Lakers are 20th (115.8) in that category.
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Spread, Over/Under
The Timberwolves enter Tuesday’s game as 1.5-point favorites on the road, returning a 1.72x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Lakers are underdogs at home with a 2.12x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Minnesota Timberwolves -1.5
- Over/Under: 233.5
- Game Winner Payout: Timberwolves 1.72x | Lakers 2.12x
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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Timberwolves vs. Lakers injury report for Tuesday, via NBA.com.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- F Kyle Anderson (knee): Questionable
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- F LeBron James (hip/foot): Questionable
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Prediction on Spread
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Timberwolves vs. Lakers prediction on spread for Tuesday, March 10 on PrizePicks.
- The Lakers are 4-7 against the spread as home underdogs.
- Los Angeles is 12-14 ATS versus teams that have won at least 55% of their games.
- The Timberwolves are 13-8 ATS against clubs that have won at least 55% of their games.
- The Lakers are 2-0 vs. the Timberwolves, with wins of 18 and 1 point, respectively. However, both of those contests were played in October. In one loss, Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards did not play.
- The Timberwolves are 8-3 since acquiring G Ayo Dosunmu in a trade with the Bulls.
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/10/26
Here are top Timberwolves vs. Lakers picks to target for Tuesday, March 10, on PrizePicks. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks are headlined by Lakers PG Luka Doncic and Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards.
Lakers PG Luka Doncic vs. Timberwolves Projection: 8.5 FT Attempted
- Doncic averages 10.3 free throw attempts, converting them at a rate of 77.3%.
- The former Dallas Maverick is on pace to average at least 10 free throw attempts for the second time over the last four seasons.
- The Timberwolves play an aggressive style of defense that has contributed to them permitting the fifth-most free throw attempts per game (25.2) in the NBA.
- In a 128-110 win over Minnesota in October, Doncic went 16-for-19 from the free throw line. He didn't play in their second matchup.
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Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards vs. Lakers Projection: 29.5 Points
- Edwards scored at least 30 points in 10 of his last 15 games.
- The former top overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft is having the most efficient season of his career, shooting 49.5% from the field and 40.9% from behind the arc.
- Edwards averages 32.4 PPG on the road compared to 27.2 points a night at home.
- The one time he faced the Lakers this season, the 24-year-old scored 31 points in Los Angeles.
Timberwolves PF Julius Randle vs. Lakers Projection: 18.5 Points
- Thanks to him shooting 48.2% from the field and 81.6% from the free throw line, Timberwolves PF Julius Randle averages 21.4 PPG.
- The former Laker has been even better on the road, shooting 49.8% from the field and averaging 21.7 points.
- The Lakers rank 21st in points allowed in the paint per game (51.4).
- Randle scored 26 points in a 128-110 loss to the Lakers, then followed it up with 33 points in a 116-115 loss to them less than a week later.
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The stars will be out Tuesday when the Timberwolves take on the Lakers in Los Angeles. Playing on the road could provide a boost for Edwards and Randle in the scoring department. Doncic may also have a productive night at the charity stripe with Minnesota being foul-prone.
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