Lakers vs Timberwolves Picks and Prediction – 4/27/2025

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round best-of-seven series. Los Angeles trails in the series 2-1 after losing to Minnesota 116-104 on Friday Game 3. LeBron James was the leading scorer for Los Angeles with 38 points. Los Angeles committed 19 turnovers to only 11 by Minnesota. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Luka Doncic is leading Los Angeles in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 28.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game. LeBron James is second in scoring, averaging 26.0 points per game. Los Angeles has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Lakers score an average of 94.5 points per game, shooting 42.4% overall and 30.0% from 3-point territory.

The Minnesota Timberwolves can take a commanding 3-1 in the series with a victory at home on Sunday when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. Jaden McDaniels was the leading scorer for Minnesota in Game 3 with 30 points. Minnesota shot 48.4% overall and 36.1% from 3-point territory. Anthony Edwards scored 29 points for Minnesota but shot just 12 for 26.

Anthony Edwards is leading Minnesota in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 25.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Julius Randle is second in scoring, averaging 21.7 points per game, and is one of four players who average double figures in scoring. Minnesota scores an average of 101.0 points per game, shooting 44.8% overall and 38.8% from 3-point territory.

The Los Angeles Lakers will win and even their series at 2-2 with a victory on the road Sunday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in four of the Lakers’ last six, four of Minnesota's last five, and six of the last seven played head-to-head between Los Angeles and Minnesota. Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers win but our best play is UNDER 104-98.