Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 10 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/10/2026, 02:25 AM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 11:00 PM ET and the game will be televised on NBC and Peacock. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free NBA picks for more daily predictions and expert analysis.

Timberwolves Bring High-Powered Offense to LA

Minnesota enters this matchup with a 40-24 overall record and an 18-12 road record this season. The Timberwolves have been playing well recently as they recently lost to Orlando 119-92, recently won over Toronto 115-107, recently won over Memphis 117-110, recently won over Denver 117-108, and recently won over the LA Clippers 94-88.

Minnesota averages an impressive 118.6 points per game while allowing 114.5 points per contest this season. The Timberwolves shoot 48% from the field and average 44.6 rebounds per game while producing 26.2 assists per contest. Defensively they contribute 5.7 blocks and 8.9 steals per game.

Minnesota’s offense has been one of the most productive in the league this season. Their scoring average near 119 points per game highlights a team capable of pushing the pace and generating efficient offensive opportunities throughout games.

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Lakers Strong at Home

Los Angeles enters this matchup with a 39-25 overall record and a solid 20-12 home record this season. The Lakers have been playing strong basketball recently as they recently won over New York 110-97, recently won over Indiana 128-117, recently lost to Denver 120-113, recently won over New Orleans 110-101, and recently won over Sacramento 128-104.

The Lakers average 116.0 points per game while allowing 115.0 points per contest this season. Los Angeles shoots an impressive 50% from the field and averages 40.9 rebounds per game while producing 25.5 assists per contest.

The Lakers’ efficiency from the field has been a major strength. Shooting 50% as a team highlights their ability to convert scoring opportunities and maintain offensive consistency throughout games.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick

Timberwolves vs Lakers Pick

Los Angeles Lakers Moneyline

The Lakers have been playing strong basketball recently and hold a solid home record entering this matchup. While Minnesota has a powerful offense, Los Angeles has been extremely efficient offensively and should benefit from home court advantage in this matchup.

Timberwolves vs Lakers Total Pick

Take the Over if the total is set at 234

I expect this game to feature a fast pace with both teams capable of scoring in bunches. Minnesota averages nearly 119 points per game while the Lakers average 116 points and shoot an excellent percentage from the field. With both offenses operating efficiently, I see this game trending toward the over.

Final Score Prediction: Lakers 121, Timberwolves 118

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Monday.