The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Tonight will tip off the first game of this highly anticipated opening-round series. These two teams split the regular season matchup 2-2. Los Angeles won the most recent matchup 111-102 on February 27.
Continue below for my NBA parlay picks and predictions for Lakers vs. Timberwolves on Saturday, April 19.
NBA Same Game Parlay for Saturday, April 19
- Timberwolves +4.5
- LeBron James 10+ Assists
- Anthony Edwards 25+ Points
Parlay Payout: +1075
Timberwolves +4.5
Timberwolves vs Lakers, 8:30 p.m. ET
The Wolves come into the playoffs playing at a high level, having won three consecutive games and eight of their last 10. We should see a close back-and-forth contest that favors the underdog.
The Wolves match up well with this Lakers team and should be able to stay within this number. Minnesota has been playing exceptionally well lately and will carry that momentum into this game tonight.
Pick: Timberwolves +4.5
LeBron James 10+ Assists
Timberwolves vs Lakers, 8:30 p.m. ET
We are getting substantial value on this prop at plus-money. LeBron James will see an uptick in minutes tonight, which will bode well for this prop.
The King ranks sixth in the NBA in assists per game (8.2)
Pick: LeBron James 10+ Assists
Anthony Edwards 25+ Points
Timberwolves vs Lakers, 8:30 p.m. ET
We will not overthink the final leg of this prop. Anthony Edwards has averaged 31.4 points per game in April.
The former Georgia Bulldog should cruise past this number tonight.
Pick: Anthony Edwards 25+ Points
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Parlay Picks
- Timberwolves +4.5
- LeBron James 10+ Assists
- Anthony Edwards 25+ Points
Parlay Payout: +1075
