2025 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves first-round series odds

The Los Angeles Lakers were blown out 117-95 in Game 1 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but LeBron James and company bounced back with a 94-85 win in Game 2.

The Timberwolves won Game 1 despite a poor shooting night from Anthony Edwards and 37 points from Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles led by seven after the first quarter but was outscored by 29 over the final three quarters. Jaden McDaniels (25 points) and Naz Reid (23 points) led the way on offense for the 6-seeded T-Wolves, who drained a franchise playoff-record 21 threes.

In Game 2, J.J. Redick's Lakers held Minny to 38.0 percent shooting overall and 20.0 percent from beyond the three-point line. Doncic had a near triple-double with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists while shooting 9/20 from the field and 11/11 from the free-throw line.

Let’s get into the latest series odds ahead of Friday's Game 3.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves first-round series odds

Series tied 1-1

To Win Series - After Game 2

MIN Timberwolves	-105
LA Lakers	-115

Prior to the series, the Timberwolves were +150 to win, with the Lakers -180 favorites.

Series Correct Score - After Game 2

Series Score	MIN Timberwolves to win	LA Lakers to win
4-1	+600	+600
4-2	+550	+450
4-3	+300	+240

Prior to the series, Lakers to win 4-3 (+350) and Lakers to win 4-1 (+375) were the outcomes with the shortest odds.

When Series Will Finish - After Game 2

Game 5	+300
Game 6	+140
Game 7	+140

Series Total Games - After Game 2

Total Games Line	Over	Under
5.5	-425	+290
6.5	+140	-190

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Odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.