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The Dallas Mavericks are headed to Target Center on Friday where they will compete against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The Mavs lead the series 1-0. Dallas opens this game as 5-point dogs. The total comes in at 208.5.

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Dallas Mavs Betting Prediction

Here is the Mavs vs Wolves Betting prediction for Dallas.

The Mavericks won Game 1 by a score of 108-105. Dallas finished the game with a 49.4% field goal percentage (43 of 87) and 6 of 25 3-pointers made. The Mavericks converted 16 of 17 free throw attempts, for a 94.1% rate. They collected 48 rebounds, 11 of which were offensive.

They also had 21 assists in this game, pushing the opposing squad into 10 turnovers and taking 5 steals. In terms of defense, Dallas allowed the opposing team to shoot 42.7% from the field on 38 of 89 attempts. Minnesota finished with 23 assists and 8 steals in the game. Furthermore, Minnesota had 40 rebounds (10 offensive, 30 defensive) and 8 blocks.

Minnesota finished the contest at 61.1% from the charity stripe, converting 11 of 18 shots. They also made 18 of 49 attempts from a distance. The Mavericks finished with 15 personal fouls, while the Timberwolves had 17.

Luka Doncic was a big contributor to the contest. Doncic finished the game with a 46.2% shooting percentage and 8 assists. He played 41 minutes and had 6 rebounds. He scored 33 points on 12-of-26 shooting.

Dallas enters this clash with a 50-32 record this season. They have 12.5 turnovers per game and commit 18.3 fouls as a team. Dallas averages 42.9 rebounds per game and has 2,106 assists this season, ranking 19th in the NBA in terms of passing the ball. The Mavericks are connecting on 36.9% of downtown (1,197 of 3,242) and 75.8% of the charity stripe. They average 117.9 points per game (7th in basketball) and shoot 48.1% from the floor.

On defense, the Mavericks force 13.7 turnovers per game and average 20.3 personal fouls. They allow 36.8% of 3-pointers and rank 20th in the league in PPG allowed (115.6). The Mavericks defense allows an opponent shooting percentage of 47.5% (3,522 of 7,413) and gives up 45.1 rebounds per game as a basketball team. They are 22nd in basketball in terms of assists allowed, with 2,258 conceded this season.

Mavericks Key Players to Watch

• Luka Doncic is having a well-balanced season, averaging 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 9.8 assists.
• Doncic shoots 4.1 threes per game.
• Doncic’s 1.4 steals and Daniel Gafford’s 2.1 blocks per game help the Mavericks’ defensive performance.

Minnesota Wolves Betting Prediction

Now, we have the Mavs vs Wolves Betting prediction for Minnesota.

In Game 1, the Timberwolves had 30 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds, for a total of 40. They committed ten turnovers and eight steals in this game. The Mavericks committed 15 personal fouls in the game, sending the Timberwolves to the free throw line for 18 tries. They were able to bury 11 of them, resulting in a 61.1% percentage. Minnesota converted 18 of 49 three-pointers (36.7%).

Overall, the Timberwolves shot 38 for 89 from the field, putting them at 42.7%. The Timberwolves allowed the Mavericks to convert 43 of 87 field goal attempts, giving them a 49.4% shooting percentage for the game. They shot 24.0% from 3-point range (6 out of 25) and 94.1% from the free throw line (16 out of 17 attempts). Minnesota allowed Dallas to collect 48 total rebounds, 11 of which were offensive.

Jaden McDaniels played an important role for the Timberwolves in this game. He made 9 of 15 field goals for a 60.0% shooting percentage and had 4 rebounds. McDaniels scored 24 points in 39 minutes on the court and had three assists in this game.

Minnesota has a 56-26 record this season. The Timberwolves are accountable for 18.8 personal fouls per game and shoot 77.7% from the charity stripe. They assist teammates 26.6 times per game (15th in the NBA), and they commit 14.2 turnovers per game. Minnesota has 9,264 points this season (113.0 per game), and they average 43.6 rebounds each game. As an offensive team, the Timberwolves are shooting 48.5% from the field, ranking them 10th in the league.

The Minnesota defense allows 35.4% of shots from beyond the arc (937 of 2,645), but opponents make 78.1% of their free throw attempts. They allow 24.5 assists and 41.4 rebounds per game, placing them third and fourth in basketball. The Timberwolves’ defense is first in the NBA in points allowed per game (106.5). They force 14.2 turnovers per game and enable teams to shoot 45.0% from the field, which ranks first in the league.

Timberwolves Key Players to Watch

• The Timberwolves’ scoring leader this season is Anthony Edwards (among active players), who averages 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
• Mike Conley averages 11.4 points, 5.9 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Rudy Gobert adds 14.0 points, 1.3 assists, and 12.9 rebounds a game.
• Edwards leads the Timberwolves in three-pointers with 2.4 per game.
• Edwards averages 1.3 steals per game, while Gobert blocks 2.1 per game.

Mavs vs Wolves Betting Trends

Here is our Mavs vs Wolves betting trends:

• This season, the Timberwolves are 20-21 against the spread when they are at least 5.5 points ahead.
• This season, the Mavericks are 2-6 against the spread when they are underdogs by 5.5 points or more.
• The Timberwolves and Mavericks average 23.4 more points than the total of 207.5 for this game.
• The two clubs’ opponents average 222.1 points per game, which is 14.6 more than the game’s over/under of 207.5 points.
• The Timberwolves’ average point total in games this season is 12.0 more than their current total.
• Dallas’ average point total this season is 26.0 points more than the game’s over/under.
• Minnesota has a 40-40-2 record against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks are 48-34-0 against the spread this season.

Moneyline

The MAVERICKS (+180) remain undervalued in away games. Dallas is 3-0 straight up/ATS in its previous three away games, allowing just 102.3 points per game. A veteran club that is completely committed to defense should be fairly consistent on the road.

The Timberwolves’ top player, Edwards, is 22 years old. After a 7-game series against the Denver Nuggets, he appears exhausted. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving (30 points in Game 1) appears to be just getting started after conserving energy and finding his spots against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Against the spread

The Mavericks +5.5 (-110) should hit, but Dallas ML at plus money is a better option if you want to take advantage of a greater payoff.

Over/Under

The Under won all four regular-season matchups and was close to paying in Game 1 despite a 60-point first quarter. The Timberwolves had the best defense in the NBA this season, and the Mavericks appear to be improving defensively during the playoffs.

Nothing in this game says Over to me, especially if Conley isn’t available to help the Timberwolves’ offense.

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