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The Timberwolves and Mavericks begin their Western Conference Finals series on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. from the Target Center in Minneapolis. Minnesota is a 4.5-point favorite and -184 on the money line. Dallas is +152, while the over/under is 208 points. You can watch the game on TNT.

Mavericks vs Timberwolves Betting Odds

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Mavericks vs Timberwolves Betting Prediction

Keep reading to see our Mavericks vs Timberwolves Betting prediction. In this post, we will discuss who will win and cover the spread.

• The Mavericks have a 50-32 record so far.
• Dallas’ defense allows 114.1 points per game.
• The Mavericks defeated the Thunder, 117-116.
• The Timberwolves have a 56-26 record this season.
• The Timberwolves are averaging 113 points per game thus far.
• The Timberwolves recently defeated the Nuggets, 98-90.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Prediction

First, we have the Mavericks vs Timberwolves Betting prediction for Dallas.

Luka Doncic had a monster game for the Mavericks, scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He also shot 60% from the field and 66.7% from outside the arc. Derrick Jones Jr. also had a strong day for Dallas, ending with 22 points and four rebounds. The Mavericks made a total of 16 three-pointers.

With the win, the Mavericks finished their series against the Thunder 4-2. In the last game, the Mavericks won 117-116. The game took place in Dallas, and the over/under was 208.5 points. The teams scored 233 points, which was 24.5 points above the over/under line.

Luka Doncic averages 33.9 points per game this season, with 9.8 assists and 9.2 rebounds. Over the last five games, he has averaging 25.8 points, 8.6 assists, and 11.4 rebounds. Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.6 points per game this season, including 14.8 points and 6.8 assists in his last five games. This season, Irving has made 41.1% of his three-pointers.

Dallas enters the contest as the NBA’s fourth best club in terms of three-pointers made per game, with 14.6. They are also third in three-point attempts, averaging 39.5 per game. The team’s total three-point shooting percentage is 36%, ranking 14th in the league. Overall, the Mavericks are averaging 117.9 points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA.

When looking at the Dallas Mavericks defense, one thing that strikes out is their ability to keep opponents from scoring. Over their last five games, they have restricted opponents to 103.8 points per game, the fourth best average in the league during that time period. For the season, they are allowing 114.1 points per game, ranking 17th in the NBA.

The Mavericks have been particularly good at guarding the three-point line. They are 16th in the league in three-point shooting percentage allowed this season at 36.5%. They have performed even better in their last five games, limiting opponents to 30.8% from beyond the arc.

Dallas ranks 17th in the NBA for rebounding. They also rank 14th in blocked shots per game with 5.0. In terms of personal fouls, they rank 20th in the league.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Prediction

Now, we have the Mavericks vs Timberwolves Betting prediction for Minnesota.

Jaden McDaniels and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 23 points in the Timberwolves’ 98-90 victory over the Nuggets. This victory helped them to finish the series in seven games. They made 10 three-pointers overall, shooting 29.4% from deep. Jaden McDaniels, their leading scorer, made three three-pointers and finished with 23 points.

Defensively, the Timberwolves limited the Nuggets to 90 points. They also gave up ten three-pointers and limited Denver to 39% shooting from the field. The Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards scored 16 points and seven assists.

Minnesota is the NBA’s 18th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 113 points per game. They also rank 24th in home scoring, averaging 111.5 points per game. Despite their lower scoring, the Timberwolves rank ninth in field goal percentage, at 48%.

Anthony Edwards has an average of 24.8 points per game in his previous five games, with a field goal percentage of 44.8%. This is just below his season average of 25.9 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds this season, while shooting 45.6% from the floor in his last five games.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have the strongest defense in the NBA this season, allowing only 105.7 points per game. That number is considerably better at home, as they have allowed only 103.1 points per game.

The Timberwolves have been even stingier in their previous five games, allowing only 100.8 points per game. Minnesota leads the conference in field goal percentage, with opponents shooting only 45.2% this season.

This season, the Timberwolves have excelled at guarding the three-point line. Opponents are only shooting 35.7% from outside the arc, which is the third-best figure in the NBA. Minnesota is third in the league in terms of three-point attempts allowed per game, at 31.8.

Mavericks vs Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Mavericks are 6-4 straight up and 6-4 against the spread in their last ten road games. The club averaged 106 points per game throughout this time.
• Minnesota has won four of its last five home games. During this period, they averaged 105 points per game and allowed 99. The team also outperformed the spread, going 4-1.
• In their last 10 games as underdogs, the Mavericks have a 6-4 straight up record. However, their record against the spread was just 7-3.
• Looking back 10 games as the favorite, the Timberwolves have a 7-3 straight up record. Their record against the spread in these games was 5-5.

Mavericks vs Timberwolves Betting Pick

Free Mavericks vs Timberwolves Betting Pick: Dallas spread