- The Minnesota Timberwolves (-500) are favoured to win the series.
- The Los Angeles Lakers (-5.5) are favoured to win Game 5.
- Los Angeles has +375 odds to win the series.
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a commanding 3-1 series lead with a 116-113 Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Anthony Edwards went off for 43 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, helping the Timberwolves pull off the come-from-behind win. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 38 points.
Can the Lakers keep the series alive and force a Game 6? Let’s take a look at the NBA odds for each team heading into Game 5.
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Odds: Game 5
- Timberwolves spread: +5.5
- Lakers spread: -5.5
- Total: 209.5
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Series Winner Odds
According to the latest basketball betting odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook, the Timberwolves are -500 favourites to win this series for an implied probability of 83.33% after coming into Game 4 with -210 odds.
Los Angeles’s odds are +375 for an implied probability of 21.05% after having +170 odds heading into Game 4.
Timberwolves series winner odds: -500
Lakers series winner odds: +375
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Predictions & Best Bets for Game 5
The Lakers held a 10-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, but Edwards dropped 16 points to lead the Timberwolves on a 32-19 run to close out the game.
Lakers coach JJ Redick didn’t make a single substitution in the second half, but they shot just 5-of-18 from the field in the fourth quarter, as fatigue may have been a major factor.
LeBron James finished with 27 points on 5-of-9 shooting, 12 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks, and three steals, sinking 15 of his 18 free throw attempts. He was held scoreless in the fourth quarter.
The Lakers’ lack of depth is worrisome, and it’s hard to win games when Dorian Finney-Smith and Rui Hachimura are forced to play over 40 minutes. Donči
Julius Randle has also been figuring out his role in Minnesota, finishing with 25 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Jaden McDaniels provided 16 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists, while holding Dončić to 5-of-12 shooting and serving as his primary defender for over eight minutes of game time.
The Lakers might be able to steal Game 5 at home, but I think the score will be too close to call, so I’m backing the Timberwolves to cover the +5.5 spread.
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time | Arena |
| Game 1 | April 19 | 8:30 p.m. ET | Crypto.com Arena |
| Game 2 | April 22 | 10:00 p.m. ET | Crypto.com Arena |
| Game 3 | April 25 | 9:30 p.m. ET | Target Center |
| Game 4 | April 27 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Target Center |
| Game 5 | April 30 | 10:00 p.m. ET | Crypto.com Arena |
| Game 6 | May 2 | TBD | Target Center |
| Game 7 | May 4 | TBD | Crypto.com Arena |
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Playoff History
The Timberwolves and Lakers have played each other twice in playoff history.
Los Angeles eliminated Minnesota in six games in the first round ot the 2003 playoffs.
The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves in six games in the 2004 Western Conference finals.
