NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Mavericks
The Minnesota Timberwolves meet the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Wolves Look Capable of Covering the Line
We’re backing the Wolves against the spread when playing the Mavericks. It could be shrewd to wager the favorites to cover the attractive -7 line, with odds of -112 on offer.
122-111 Triumph for Wolves in Last H2H
Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Detroit Pistons by a 109-87 scoreline at Target Center. Donte DiVincenzo tallied 22 points, while Rudy Gobert put up 14 and Julius Randle 11.
Dallas Mavericks have suffered twelve home defeats on the bounce. Their last victory was a 100-93 road success at Moda Center against Portland Trail Blazers. Marvin Bagley III scored 26 points, with Cooper Flagg adding 24 and Naji Marshall 19.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Wolves beat the Mavs when the teams last met. It was a 122-111 scoreline at Target Center. The Wolves have five straight wins against the Mavs. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.
Timberwolves
45
29
0.608
117.9
114.4
3.5
25-14
20-15
9-7
28-21
5-5
1L
Mavericks
24
50
0.324
113.9
118.9
-5
14-23
10-27
4-11
13-33
3-7
1W
Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games
5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 113.0 points, 44.3 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 6.0 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 78.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 113.8 points and 45.4 rebounds per matchup.
Julius Randle is averaging 18.3 points and 4.1 assists, while Rudy Gobert averages 11.9 rebounds and Donte DiVincenzo 2.6 (33.3%) 3-pointers made.
Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games
The Mavs have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.5 points, 43.3 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 77.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 126.8 points and 44.7 rebounds.
Cooper Flagg is averaging 21.7 points and 6.6 assists, while PJ Washington has an average of 7.2 rebounds and Max Christie 2.3 (42.6%) 3-pointers made.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
It’s fantastic to see Wolves given a -7 line on the spread at -112 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory in this NBA contest.
Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.
Key Timberwolves vs Mavericks stats:
The +7 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 7 of their last 10 games at home.The +7 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 3 of their last 5 games at home.The +7 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 3 consecutive games against Wolves.Wolves -7 Probability
If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
Cooper Flagg (Mavs) has covered the 23.5 points total in 3 straight games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -102.
Latest Cooper Flagg Player Prop Odds
Ayo Dosunmu (Wolves) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 3 straight games on the road. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -141 currently available.
Latest Ayo Dosunmu Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Wolves can be backed speculatively to achieve a 126-115 victory.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Have Wolves as Favorites
With a 73% chance of securing victory, Minnesota Timberwolves are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -270. Dallas Mavericks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +220.
7 is the spread and 235.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 235.5, there are odds of -110.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Moneyline
Point Spread
Total Points
Anthony Edwards Favorite to Get Most Points
Anthony Edwards is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -105 that he goes Over 28.5 points and -123 when it comes to Under.
Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Ayo Dosunmu (Timberwolves)
Player Assists
Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Ayo Dosunmu (Timberwolves)
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)
Brandon Williams (Mavericks)
Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)
Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
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American Airlines Center
Can Mavs Stop the Home Slide?
The Mavs have zero win and ten losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 114.40 points on average and giving up 127.00.
The Wolves have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 115.70 points on offense and surrendering 117.80 on defense.
The last American Airlines Center meeting saw the Wolves beat the Mavs 118-105. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at American Airlines Center, the Wolves have tallied six wins, compared to the Mavs with four.
Dallas Mavericks Home Stats
0-10
241.40
114.40
127.00
7
3
Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats
6-4
233.50
115.70
117.80
5
5
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Dallas Mavericks Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 home games
-7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-7 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
+7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+7 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 226.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 233.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 235.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 235.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.00 pts and allowed 113.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.70 pts and allowed 117.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 246.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 241.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 235.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 235.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.50 pts and allowed 126.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.40 pts and allowed 127.00 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 28.90 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 19.80 (78.88%)
Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 32.70
Assists: 25.40
Blocks: 6.00
Steals: 8.00
Turnovers : 15.90
Personal Fouls: 20.00
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (58%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 17.40 (74.68%)
Rebounds: Total 42.7, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 32.80
Assists: 25.30
Blocks: 5.30
Steals: 7.20
Turnovers : 14.40
Personal Fouls: 21.20
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 31.80 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 19.60 (77.47%)
Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 31.60
Assists: 28.50
Blocks: 4.30
Steals: 8.20
Turnovers : 14.30
Personal Fouls: 18.50
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 31.70 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.90 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 18.30 (75.31%)
Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 32.50
Assists: 25.20
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 6.40
Turnovers : 14.60
Personal Fouls: 15.80
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Kyrone Jones
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