Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
The Mavericks and Timberwolves are set to face off at 8:00 ET on BSNX. The Timberwolves will host the game at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.
The over/under for this game is set at 227.5 points, and the Timberwolves are the home favorites against the Mavericks in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Minnesota Timberwolves – Dallas Mavericks odds
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Mavericks and Timberwolves did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Timberwolves have the leg up at 2-1. The Timberwolves also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 222 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Minnesota has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 2-8.
- The Timberwolves have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Dallas Mavericks come into today’s matchup with a record of 18-13, which has them sitting in 6th place in the Western Conference. When playing teams from the West, they are 13-10 compared to 5-3 against non-conference foes. On the road, the Mavericks are 10-6 this season.
As they get set to take on the Timberwolves, Dallas is sitting as 10-point underdogs. In their 31 games, the Mavericks have been the underdog in 11 games and have a record of 3-8 in these games. Against the spread, they are 16-15, including going 10-6 on the road.
When looking at the over/under line for today’s game, the current line is set at 227.5. So far this season, Dallas’ games have averaged 236.6 points per contest, and their over/under record for the season is 19-12. In their most recent game, the Mavericks lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 113-110. The over/under line for that game was 232 points.
So far, 25 of their games have had higher over/under lines compared to today’s line of 227.5. In these games, the over/under record is 16-9. Dallas’ last two games have finished below the over/under lines.
In the most recent game, the Mavericks scored 110 points against the Cavaliers. They shot 44.3% from the field and connected on 10 three-pointers. On the season, the Mavericks are averaging 99.9 possessions per game as they look to play fast. They are 5th in field goal attempts per game and are shooting 47% from the field overall.
Looking at the Mavericks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 117.6 points per game (21st). Dallas struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Cavaliers, giving up 7. For the game, Cleveland scored 113 points in the game.
As the Timberwolves get set to take on the Mavericks, they are not only favored to win but also to cover the spread. So far, they have a home record of 12-1 and have won each of their last five games at home.
Minnesota’s overall record this season is 22-7 and they are currently in 1st place in the Western Conference. Against other teams in the West, the Timberwolves are 15-4.
When favored this season, Minnesota has gone 18-3 and 11-9 against the spread. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +11.9 points per game.
In their last game, the Timberwolves lost to the Thunder by a score of 129-106. Going into the game, they were 1.5-point underdogs, resulting in an ATS loss.
For the season, the average over/under line in their games is 223.2 and their over/under record is 16-13. In their last game, the over/under line was 231 points.
In their most recent game, the Timberwolves scored 106 points against the Thunder. Overall, they shot 46.6% from the field and hit 12 threes. Anthony Edwards was the team’s leading scorer with 25 points, while Mike Conley chipped in 17 points.
At this time, the Timberwolves’ defense is positioned 1st in the NBA, permitting 107.3 points per game. Inside the arc, the Timberwolves defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.2% and 34.1% from three-point territory.
Even though they are 10 point underdogs, we see the Mavericks winning this game by a score of 119-111.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- We like the Mavericks on the moneyline (+345)
- The Mavericks are also our pick on the spread at +10
- Projecting a combined 230 points, we like the over
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Knee – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Kyrie Irving – Foot – Out
- Maxi Kleber – Toe – Out
