Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Minnesota Favored, Luka Doncic Expected to Star in Game 3 [2025]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their 2025 NBA Playoff series at Target Center on Friday, with tipoff at 9:30 PM ET.

According to Dimers’ advanced NBA model — factoring in the latest simulations and injury news — the Timberwolves are favored to win Game 3.

“Our team ran 10,000 simulations using the most up-to-date data for Friday’s matchup between the Lakers and Timberwolves,” said Damien Souness from Dimers.

“With the newest information and thousands of variables considered, Minnesota holds a 65% chance of winning, while Los Angeles sits at 35%.”

This forecast aligns with the current NBA Injury Report, which notes that Minnesota’s lineup will include Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Jaden McDaniels, while the Lakers will rely heavily on Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves.

Doncic, the Lakers’ major midseason addition, is projected to have a standout performance, estimated at 31 points and 4 made three-pointers.

For a deeper breakdown of Friday’s game, including score projections, top betting picks, and player props, check out our detailed Lakers vs. Timberwolves predictions page.

Wolves vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win Game 3?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday’s NBA Playoffs game between the Lakers and Timberwolves 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Timberwolves a 65% chance of beating the Lakers in Game 3 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 106-102.

According to our model, the Timberwolves (-4) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 207.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 3 Odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Picks and Best Bets for Game 3

Our model’s biggest edge in today’s Lakers vs. Timberwolves matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks and NBA best bets for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 3 Player Props

NBA player props are a common way to wager on the Lakers vs. Timberwolves game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team’s leading players will perform at Target Center.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Lakers in scoring, while Anthony Edwards is projected to be the top scorer for the Timberwolves.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

Lakers vs. Wolves Game 3 Updates and Essential Details

Friday’s Game 3 between the Timberwolves and Lakers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
• Time: 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
• Venue: Target Center
• NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to decide the league’s champion.

Sixteen teams, including the Lakers and Timberwolves, reached the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned. Dimers.com’s full preview of Friday’s Lakers vs. Timberwolves matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any LA Lakers vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

What lies ahead

We predict the Timberwolves, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Lakers on Friday.