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2025 NBA Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves set to host Los Angeles Lakers for Game 3 showdown - Who Will Prevail?

The 2025 NBA Playoffs are set to continue as the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers for Game 3 of their first-round Western Conference series on Wednesday night. The Timberwolves took Game 1 as an underdog, but the Lakers bounced back to win Game 2. Minnesota is currently favored to win Game 3 with a -3 point spread that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for an exciting matchup between these two competitive teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Lakers +130 | Timberwolves -149
• Spread: Lakers +3 (-110) | Timberwolves -3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 205.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 60%.

Los Angeles vs Minnesota Stats

Los Angeles Lakers

Following a disappointing loss in Game 1, the Lakers bounced back with a strong 94-85 win in Game 2, led by outstanding performances from Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Despite subpar shooting percentages, the Lakers secured the victory by excelling at the free-throw line and dominating the rebounding battle. The team has struggled on the road this season but has a solid record overall, with a power ranking of 18. Offensively, the Lakers rank 19th in the league for scoring but perform well in field goal and free-throw percentages. Defensively, they rank 10th in points allowed and perform consistently in limiting opponents' shooting percentages. As the Lakers look to advance in the playoffs against the Timberwolves, their odds stand at -115 according to Draft Kings.

Minnesota Timberwolves Analysis

In Game 2, the Minnesota Timberwolves saw a significant regression in shooting compared to their dominant performance in Game 1. They shot just 38% from the field and 20% from three-point range, with key players like Jaden McDaniels struggling to replicate their Game 1 performance. The Timberwolves will look to improve their shooting and performance from their bench as they head home for Game 3 against the Lakers. Despite their strong power ranking and statistics on offense and defense, the Timberwolves are currently listed as -105 underdogs according to Draft Kings in this series. It will be crucial for them to bounce back in order to secure a win against the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers Poised for Upset in Upcoming Minnesota Games

The upcoming games in Minnesota present an opportunity for the Los Angeles Lakers to capitalize on favorable odds and potential for an upset. Despite being positioned as underdogs, with moneyline odds between +124 and +140, the Lakers have a strong chance to secure a win. LeBron James has yet to showcase his best performance, while Luka Doncic has proven his ability to carry his team. With the Lakers likely to be favored in both games, there is a possibility for lucrative returns by backing them. Therefore, I anticipate a split in the upcoming contests and will be taking the Lakers to secure the outright upset victory.

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