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LeBron James will hit the court for his 22nd NBA season on Tuesday night at 10 PM Eastern as the Los Angeles Lakers face off against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the stars will be shining bright, there are several intriguing storylines to keep an eye on. One of the biggest changes is former player JJ Redick now taking on the role of head coach for the Lakers. Additionally, fans will be excited to see Bronny James playing alongside his legendary father in LA. But perhaps the most unexpected twist is the emergence of rookie Dalton Knecht, who has turned heads with his impressive preseason performance and secured a spot in the team's rotation. Meanwhile, Minnesota made a bold move by trading away Karl-Anthony Towns, signaling a new era for the franchise. With Towns gone, Anthony Edwards will be leading the team after his stellar performance in last year's playoffs. Can he continue to elevate his game and establish himself as one of the league's top players this season? The matchup between these two teams promises to be a thrilling one with plenty of excitement and intrigue.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Timberwolves @ Lakers

● Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
● Time: 10 PM ET
● Site: crypto.com Arena
● City: Los Angeles, CA
● TV/Streaming: TNT

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Game odds for Timberwolves @ Lakers

The latest odds as of Monday Night:

● Moneyline: Minnesota Timberwolves (-120), Los Angeles Lakers (+100)
● Spread: Timberwolves -1.5
● Total: 219.5

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Probable starting lineups for Timberwolves vs. Lakers

· Minnesota Timberwolves
PG Mike Conley
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Julies Randle
C Rudy Gobert

· Los Angeles Lakers
PG D’Angelo Russell
SG Austin Reaves
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Anthony Davis

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Timberwolves @ Lakers

Dating of course back to last season…
· The Lakers have covered as an underdog 3 times in a row.
· The Minnesota Timberwolves were 49-46-3 against the spread in 2023-24.
· The LA Lakers were 42-46 against the spread in 2023-24.
· The OVER is 4-1 in the Timberwolves' last 5 games against Western Conference teams.

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Expert picks & predictions for Minnesota Timberwolves @ LA Lakers

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Timberwolves @ Lakers:

· Moneyline: NBC Sports is leaning towards a play on the Lakers on the Moneyline
· Spread: NBC Sports is recommending a play on the Lakers laying the points
· Total: NBC Sports is recommending a play on the Total UNDER 219.5 points

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