NBASeries starts 12/16
Lakers6-2
vs
Timberwolves5-3
LAL 49%51% MIN
# NBA
Lakers vs Timberwolves prediction
Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday 16 December, 9:30 PM ET at Target Center. Our line gives the Timberwolves a 51% chance.
Your purse
1,000
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- In play
- 0
- Record
- 0-0
- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Lakers
- PointsLuka Doncic38.3
- AssistsLuka Doncic8.1
- ReboundsWalker Kessler10.5
Timberwolves
- PointsLaMelo Ball16.9
- AssistsLaMelo Ball5.9
- ReboundsRudy Gobert12.0
Season averages
| LAL | Stat | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| W2 | Streak | W1 |
| 115.3 | Points Against | 107.6 |
| 6-2 | Last Ten Games | 5-3 |
| 122.5 | Points Per Game | 119.0 |
| 52 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 40 | Three Point % | 37 |
| 40.1 | Rebounds Per Game | 49.8 |
| 25.4 | Assists Per Game | 26.6 |
| 6.4 | Blocks Per Game | 4.9 |
| 10.1 | Steals Per Game | 8.9 |
Last five games
Lakers
- Lvs POR136-129
- Wat LAC103-87
- Lat GS112-95
- Wvs TOR131-125
- Wvs MIA138-117
Timberwolves
- Lat CLE127-125 OT
- Lvs GS119-114
- Wvs LAC127-101
- Lat SA121-111
- Wvs MIL112-100
Injury report
Lakers
- Adou ThieroOut
Timberwolves
- Terrence Shannon Jr.Day-To-Day
- Anthony EdwardsOut
- Donte DiVincenzoOut
Game info
- Venue
- Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- TV
- ESPN, Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +
- Season series
- Series starts 12/16
Lakers and Timberwolves this season
- Wed 16 DecLakers at TimberwolvesWed 9:30 PM ET
- Fri 18 DecLakers at TimberwolvesFri 8:00 PM ET
- Wed 7 AprTimberwolves at LakersWed 10:00 PM ET
- Fri 9 AprTimberwolves at LakersFri 10:00 PM ET
More NBA games on Wednesday
- Wizards vs CelticsWed 7:00 PM ET
- Clippers vs HornetsWed 7:00 PM ET
- Suns vs PistonsWed 7:00 PM ET
- Warriors vs PacersWed 7:00 PM ET
- Cavaliers vs MagicWed 7:00 PM ET
- Mavericks vs NetsWed 7:30 PM ET
- Spurs vs RaptorsWed 7:30 PM ET
- Jazz vs BullsWed 8:00 PM ET
- Heat vs GrizzliesWed 8:00 PM ET
- Knicks vs PelicansWed 8:00 PM ET
- Kings vs ThunderWed 8:00 PM ET
- Bucks vs RocketsWed 8:30 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Lakers vs Timberwolves?
9:30 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Wednesday 16 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Lakers vs Timberwolves on?
ESPN lists ESPN, Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net + for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Lakers vs Timberwolves?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Minnesota Timberwolves a 51% chance, so a call on them pays x1.95. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Lakers vs Timberwolves played?
At Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, the home of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
How many times do the Lakers and Timberwolves play this season?
This season's schedule has 4 games between them.
When do the Lakers and Timberwolves play next?
Friday 18 December 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Lakers at the Timberwolves.
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