Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Keep reading to see our Timberwolves vs Mavericks NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Timberwolves take on Dallas at 22-21.
  • Defensively, Minnesota are giving up 108.0 points per game.
  • The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Mavericks.
  • The Mavericks have a 23-20 so far this season.
  • Defensively, Dallas are giving up 111.8 points per game.
  • The Mavericks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Mavericks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Timberwolves (-137) will take on the Mavericks (+115) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Minnesota is currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 22-21, while Dallas is 7th in the West at 23-20.

This Western Conference matchup will be shown on ESPN and the over/under line is currently set at 217 points.

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks
  • Where: Dallas at American Airlines Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
  • Betting Odds MIN -2, MIN -137 | DAL +115 O/U 217

Timberwolves Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Timberwolves?

After a 108-106 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday, the Timberwolves are now 22-21 for the season. Despite being +5 point underdogs, Minnesota kept it close on the road. The total points for the game were 214, well below the O/U line of 235.

Minnesota went on a 15-0 run early, stretching the score from 21-17 to 36-17. They led 76-71 going into the 4th quarter, but Memphis outscored them 37-30 in the final period to take the win.

In their 108-106 loss to the Grizzlies, the Timberwolves shot just 38.7% from the field, with a 32.6% mark from beyond the arc. They connected on 14 threes overall. Anthony Edwards led the way with 32 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5% efficiency.

Naz Reid added 29 points, making 5 threes at a 50% clip. Reid was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points, while Rob Dillingham added 7 of his 15 points in the final period.

The Timberwolves put together a strong defensive effort through the first three quarters, holding the Grizzlies to just 43 points. However, they struggled in the 4th, giving up 37 points, which contributed to their 108-106 loss. Overall, they allowed Memphis to shoot 43% from the field.

Minnesota did an excellent job defending the three-point line, limiting the Grizzlies to just 7 made threes on 21% shooting. They also recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Mavericks Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?

The Timberwolves dropped to 22-21 on the season after a 108-106 road loss to the Grizzlies on Monday. Despite entering the game as +5 point underdogs, Minnesota kept it close, losing by just two points. The game’s total points of 214 fell well short of the 235-point over/under line.

Minnesota went on a 15-0 run early, stretching the score from 21-17 to 36-17. They led 54-43 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, as Memphis outscored them 28-22 in the 3rd quarter and 37-30 in the 4th.

The Mavericks struggled offensively in their 110-105 loss to the Hornets, shooting just 43.2% from the field and connecting on only 6 threes at an 18.8% clip. Kyrie Irving led the way with 33 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5% efficiency, while Daniel Gafford contributed 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 80% from the floor.

Irving scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, adding 10 more in the 3rd. Gafford was most effective in the 2nd quarter, putting up 13 points, while P.J. Washington added 4 of his 13 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Mavericks gave up 110 points to the Hornets, allowing 31 points in the 2nd quarter. Despite the loss, they held Charlotte to 40% shooting from the field.

The Mavericks struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Hornets hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. Dallas sent Charlotte to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13. The Mavericks also allowed 17 offensive rebounds but recorded 10 steals and 8 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Mavericks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last five road contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 110 points per game.
  • Through their last five home contests, the Mavericks offense has averaged 104 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Dallas posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 0-5 ATS.
  • As the betting underdog, the Mavericks have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Dallas posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 5-5 straight up.

Timberwolves vs Mavericks Prediction

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