Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Timberwolves and Mavericks. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on BSSW, and it’s hosted by the Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 229.5 points, and the Mavericks are favored to win at home against the Timberwolves. Check out BetCoco for Dallas Mavericks – Minnesota Timberwolves odds
Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Mavericks, the Timberwolves have put together a record of 3-2. The last last three times that the Timberwolves have faced off against the Mavericks as the underdog, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 4-5-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Dallas has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 111 points per game while allowing 110. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
- The Mavericks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
As they take on the Mavericks, the Timberwolves aim to keep their record above .500. So far, they are 17-5 overall. On the road, the Timberwolves are 7-4 this season compared to 10-1 at home.
Currently, Minnesota holds an above .500 ATS record of 11-10 so far this year. In their last four home games, Minnesota has been unable to cover the spread, and they maintain an ATS record of 7-4 at home compared to 4-6 on the road.
Minnesota currently holds an over/under record of 12-10-0 for the season. Their games have currently averaged 191.0 points per game and the average over/under line so far is 221.4.
Against the Pelicans, the Timberwolves had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 112.7 points per game. They scored 107 points and posted a field goal percentage of 44% in the game. Karl-Anthony Towns is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 21.6 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Anthony Edwards brings a PPG average of 24.4 into the game.
Coming into today’s game, the Timberwolves’ defense is giving up an average of 105.9 points per contest.
In their previous game, the Timberwolves’ defense struggled against the Pelicans, giving up 121 points on a field goal percentage of 44%.
With a 15-8 overall record, the Mavericks are 3rd in the Western Conference and hold the top spot in the Southwest division. They have won four straight games heading into today’s matchup.
Presently, Dallas boasts an ATS record of 13-10, which is above .500 against the spread. Dallas has gone 11-6 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 2-4 when playing as underdogs.
In regard to their over/under record, the Mavericks have gone 17-6-0 so far this season. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 245.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 233.6.
In their recent matchup, the Mavericks offense ended with 127 points against the Lakers. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49.4% and made 21 threes. Luka Doncic is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 32. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving also brings a PPG average of 23 into the game.
Coming into the game, the Mavericks’ defense is giving up an average of 116.9 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 60.9% of their games.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Mavericks are forcing 11.5 per game, which is 1st in the league. They also come into the game sitting 20th in blocked shots at 4.8 per game.
Based on projections, we have the Mavericks coming out on top by a score of 116-108.
Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- The Mavericks should also cover at -2
- Our NBA model projects 224 points, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Kyrie Irving – Foot – Out
- Tim Hardaway Jr. – Back – Probable
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Questionable
- Derrick Jones Jr. – Quadricep – Questionable
- Maxi Kleber – Toe – Out
- Josh Green – Elbow – Out
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jordan McLaughlin – Knee – Questionable
- Anthony Edwards – Hip – Questionable
- Jaden McDaniels – Ankle – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
