Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) falls down after a collision with a Los Angeles Lakers player in the third quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Timberwolves are betting underdogs in Game 5 against Lakers

Originally posted on Minnesota Timberwolves on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Apr 29, 2025 2:26 PM ET

The Timberwolves took care of business at home, winning Games 3 and 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, but oddsmakers favor the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

The Lakers are favored by 5.5 points in Game 5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, but the Timberwolves are -500 favorites to win the series, compared to LA., which is a +385 underdog.

Although Minnesota leads the series 3-1, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Los Angeles is favored in Game 5. The Lakers opened as the favorites to win the series, and they were favored in Games 1 and 2 at Crypto.com Arena. They have nothing to lose on Wednesday night, and they'll likely be a popular pick by the public to extend the series for a Game 6 in Minneapolis.

The Lakers were 25-7 straight up in the regular season when favored at home, compared to the Timberwolves, who were 7-7 straight up when underdogs on the road. The Lakers closed as 4.5-point favorites in Game 1 and six-point favorites in Game 2, so Wednesday will make the third straight time they've been favored at home.

Game 5 starts just after 9 p.m. CT and will be televised nationally on TNT/TruTV/Max and locally on FanDuel Sports Network North. If Los Angeles is able to extend the series, Game 6 is Friday night in Minneapolis.

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