Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Timberwolves vs Mavericks prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Dallas.

  • The Timberwolves are at 14-14.
  • Minnesota has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (11th).
  • The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Mavericks.
  • The Mavericks sit at 19-10.
  • Defensively, Dallas are giving up 112.0 points per game.
  • The Mavericks are coming off a 132-108 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Mavericks Prediction

In a Western Conference matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (19-10). The Timberwolves are currently on a three-game losing streak and are 10th in the Western Conference. On the other side, the Mavericks have won two straight and are fourth in the West.

Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 ET and can be seen on ABC. The Mavericks are favored by five points and the over/under line is set at 222.

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks
  • Where: Dallas at American Airlines Center
  • Date: Wednesday, December 25th
  • Betting Odds DAL -5, MIN +173 | DAL -210 O/U 222

Timberwolves Preview: Is a Win at Dallas Possible for the Timberwolves?

With Monday's 117-104 loss to the Hawks, the Timberwolves are now 14-14 on the season. Minnesota, favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 221, just under the 223.5-point line.

Minnesota's game was a rollercoaster. After falling behind 30-9 due to a 12-0 Hawks run, they bounced back with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring Atlanta 36-17. However, after an even 3rd quarter, the Wolves faltered in the 4th, getting outscored 35-19.

In their 117-104 loss to the Hawks, the Timberwolves shot just 42.9% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 32.6%. They did manage to hit 14 threes in the game.

Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with 23 points, scoring 10 of those in the 3rd quarter. Julius Randle added 19 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd, while Anthony Edwards contributed 16 points, including 7 in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.

The Timberwolves put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 17 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 4th, giving up 35 points in each. Overall, they allowed the Hawks to score 117 points on 53% shooting.

Minnesota also had trouble defending the three, with the Hawks hitting 18 threes at a 50% clip. The Timberwolves sent Atlanta to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 12 steals and 3 blocks.

Mavericks Preview: Can Dallas Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

The Timberwolves dropped to 14-14 on the season after a 117-104 road loss to the Hawks on Monday. Minnesota, who entered the game as 3-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 221 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 223.5.

Atlanta's 12-0 run early in the game put Minnesota in a hole, but the Timberwolves responded with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring the Hawks 36-17. However, after a 30-30 3rd quarter, the Wolves faltered in the 4th, getting outscored 35-19.

In their win over the Trail Blazers, the Mavericks shot 53.3% from the field, with Luka Doncic leading the way with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Daniel Gafford was perfect from the field, scoring 23 points, while Kyrie Irving added 20 points, hitting 2 threes at 33.3% efficiency.

As a team, the Mavericks made 12 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Gafford and Doncic both scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, with Gafford putting up 12 in the period.

Despite a rough 1st and 4th quarter, the Mavericks' defense held strong in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up just 22 and 23 points, respectively, to help secure a 132-108 win over the Trail Blazers. Dallas limited Portland's three-point shooting, allowing just 8 made threes on 27% shooting.

The Mavericks sent the Blazers to the line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Dallas finished with 28 defensive rebounds but gave up 16 offensive boards. The Mavericks also recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Timberwolves vs Mavericks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 105 points per game in these games.
  • The Mavericks are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.

Timberwolves vs Mavericks Prediction

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