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Mavericks vs Timberwolves Prediction 1/22/25 NBA Picks Today

Minnesota Timberwolves (22-21) vs. Dallas Mavericks (23-20)
January 22, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks +2.5; Over/Under: 217
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Mavericks vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Mavericks vs Timberwolves Pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Cavs and Grizzlies, and they play the Nuggets, Hawks, and Suns next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 110 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.3 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.


Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Hornets, beat the Thunder, and they play the Thunder, Celtics, and Wizards next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.2 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 28.1 points and 7.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.2 points and 4.5 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

  • The Mavericks have won each of their last seven home games after losing as favorites.
  • The Timberwolves have lost seven of their last 10 games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a loss.
  • The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against the Timberwolves.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The road team has won seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight games.
  • The Mavericks have lost four of their last five games.
  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Dallas Mavericks Player Facts

  • Daniel Gafford ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for FG% (71.0%) this season.
  • Kyrie Irving ranks 11th amongst qualified players for FT% (89.7%) this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

  • Anthony Edwards ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.2) this season.
  • Rudy Gobert ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FG% (64.0%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.1).
  • The Mavericks rank 3rd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (28.7).
  • The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.3).
  • The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (24.2).

Mavericks vs Timberwolves Injury Report

The Mavs will continue to be without Dante Exum, Jaden Hardy, Dwight Powell, Dereck Lively II, and Luka Doncic. Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes, and Klay Thompson are questionable.

The Timberwolves won’t have Terrence Shannon Jr. and Donte DiVincenzo.

Mavericks vs Timberwolves Prediction

The Dallas Mavericks are 3-7 SU and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The Mavs are still without Luka and Lively, and there’s a chance they could be without Klay. The fact this line is this sort is wild. The Timberwolves have been hit or miss recently, but they have a recent nice road win over the Knicks and just took the Grizzlies down to the wire. I’m not sure how the Timberwolves aren’t bigger favorites given the Mavs’ current form and their injury situation. The Timberwolves and the small chalk have to be one of the better bets on Wednesday’s big NBA card.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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