The Dallas Mavericks invade the Target Center to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks have been in a slump as they’ve lost seven of their last nine games overall, but they will be feeling much better after snapping a three-game skid with a 138-133 overtime win over the Trail Blazers last night. Cooper Flagg led the team with 21 points, eight rebounds, and five assists on nine of 16 shooting. PJ Washington added 21 points with seven rebounds, Daniel Gafford added 20 points on six of eight shooting, while Klay Thompson chipped in with 19 points off the bench. As a team, the Mavericks shot 51 percent from the field and 15 of 34 from the 3-point line as they trailed for most of the contest. They missed out on a chance to win the game at the end of regulation, but they made up for it in overtime where the Mavericks went on a crucial 9-2 run to earn the much needed win at home.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in great form as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall. They will be looking to bounce back in this one after having their four-game win streak snapped by the red-hot Nuggets in a 123-112 loss on Saturday. Julius Randle led the team with 26 points, six rebounds and eight assists on nine of 17 shooting, Anthony Edwards added 26 points with eight rebounds and six assists, Naz Reid scored 19 points off the bench while Jaden McDaniels chipped in with 15 points.
As a team, the Timberwolves shot 47 percent from the field and 10 of 34 from the 3-point line as they took the fight to the Nuggets in the first half. However, they couldn’t keep pace in the fourth quarter once the turnovers started to pile up. Anthony Edwards had a rough night as he shot just eight of 23 from the field and zero of eight from the 3-point line. He didn’t get enough help from Rudy Gobert or Mike Conley who combined for just nine points.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last 13 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last nine games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight games.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three home games against Mavericks teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last 13 home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Mavericks’ last 11 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for true shooting percentage this season (61.7%).
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for effective field goal percentage this season (58.1%).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.2).
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.3).
Timberwolves vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks are still missing Anthony Davis, Dante Exum, and Kyrie Irving, while the Timberwolves have ruled out Terrence Shannon Jr.
The Mavericks would have taken so much confidence from their thrilling overtime win over the Trail Blazers last night after a tough stretch, but I think they fall back down to Earth in this one.
The Timberwolves were on a nice run before they got stopped by the red-hot Nuggets in their last outing. I think they get back to business with a comfortable win against this depleted Mavericks squad playing their second night of a back to back set. The line is hefty, but I like the Timberwolves to get the win and cover at home.