Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-10)
December 25, 2024 2:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks -5.5; Over/Under: +227.5
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Hawks and Warriors, and they play the Rockets, Spurs, and Thunder next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 107.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20 points and 4.1 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers and Clippers, and they play the Suns, Kings, and Rockets next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.9 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 28.8 points and 8.1 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 23.4 points and 4.6 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last 10 day games against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have lost seven of their last eight road games after losing as favorites.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four day games between the Timberwolves and Mavericks has gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Daniel Gafford ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (73.3%) this season.
- P.J. Washington is one of only eight qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Anthony Edwards ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.1) this season.
- Rudy Gobert ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FG% (63.7%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.3).
- The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.1).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.3).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (35.6).
Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to underachieve and that includes three straight losses, and they’re 11-17 ATS on the season. The Dallas Mavericks are 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games, and they’re 17-11-1 ATS on the season. The Mavs have won 5 of the last 6 games against the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves have seen 8 of their 14 losses come on the road. As I’ve said a lot this season, I just don’t think this is the same Timberwolves squad that made a deep playoff run. Give me the Mavs and the reasonable number.
