Timberwolves vs Lakers Picks and Prediction – 5/1/2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday for Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round best-of-seven series. Minnesota leads the series 3-1 after defeating the Lakers 116-113 on Sunday. Anthony Edwards was the leading scorer for Minnesota with 43 points. Minnesota committed just nine turnovers and outrebounded the Lakers 49-41. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

During the playoffs, Anthony Edwards is leading Minnesota in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 29.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Julius Randle is second in scoring, averaging 22.5 points per game, and is one of four players who average double figures in scoring. Minnesota scores an average of 108.5 points per game, shooting 45.1% overall and 38.1% from 3.0 territory

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of elimination, trailing 3-1 in the series, and must win on Wednesday or they will be eliminated. Luka Doncic scored 38 points in Sunday’s loss to lead the Lakers. Los Angeles shot just 45.0% overall, committed 12 turnovers, and gave up 18 offensive rebounds to the Timberwolves while grabbing only 11 of their own off the offensive glass.

During the playoffs, Luka Doncic is leading Los Angeles in scoring, averaging 30.8 points per game. LeBron James is second in scoring, the leading rebounder, and the leader in assists, averaging 26.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Los Angeles is scoring an average of 101.5 points per game, shooting 44.3% overall and 36.3% from 3-point territory.

 Los Angeles will win and extend the series to at least Game 6 with a victory at home on Wednesday when hosting Minnesota, but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in seven of Minnesota's last 10, seven of Minnesota's last eight versus Los Angeles, and eight of Minnesota's last 10 playing on the road versus Los Angeles. The Lakers will play tough defense to extend the series, resulting in the UNDER cashing. Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers win but our best play is UNDER 104-101.