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NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Mavericks

The Minnesota Timberwolves meet the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

There’s a great opportunity to back the Mavericks against the spread considering they should perform well against the Wolves. Snap up the -110 when it comes to them covering the +7.

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Minnesota Timberwolves have lost their previous three road games. Their latest appearance was a 108-83 home triumph at Target Center against Golden State Warriors. Julius Randle poured in 18 points, with Bones Hyland contributing 17 and Naz Reid adding 15.

Dallas Mavericks lost when they last took to the court. At American Airlines Center, they were turned over 116-110 at home to LA Lakers. Max Christie racked up 24 points, Naji Marshall 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Brandon Williams bagged 20 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wolves won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 120-96 victory was registered against the Mavs at Target Center. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Wolves when playing the Mavs. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	28	19	0.596	119	114.3	4.7	16-8	12-11	4-5	15-14	4-6	1W
Mavericks	19	27	0.413	114.3	116.5	-2.2	14-12	5-15	3-6	11-19	6-4	1L

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The Wolves have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.6 points, 46.2 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 8.4 steals and 6.2 blocks while shooting 48.6% from the field and 69.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 115.4 points and 41.3 rebounds per contest.

Julius Randle is averaging 22.6 points, Rudy Gobert 9.5 rebounds and Donte DiVincenzo 5.1 assists along with 3.9 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

The Mavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.2 points, 46.4 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field and 70.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.2 points and 44.4 rebounds.

Naji Marshall is averaging 20.0 points and 5.9 rebounds, Ryan Nembhard 5.0 assists and Klay Thompson 3.8 (45.8%) 3-pointers.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting a spirited performance from Mavericks which leads us to backing the underdogs against the spread for this NBA matchup. They should be able to cover the +7 line where -110 can be found.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Timberwolves vs Mavericks stats:

• The +7 line has been covered by Mavs in 5 consecutive games.
• The +7 line has been covered by Mavs in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +7 line has been covered by Mavs in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The +7 line has been covered by Mavs in 8 of their last 10 games against Wolves.

Mavs +7 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves 121 - 117 Mavericks

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Wolves enjoying a 121-117 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 73% probability of winning this NBA game, Minnesota Timberwolves might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -270 Moneyline betting odds. Dallas Mavericks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +220.

7 is the spread and 232.5 is the total points line. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re wanting to back Over 232.5, the odds are -108.

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Moneyline

Timberwolves

-270

Mavericks

+220

Point Spread

Timberwolves -7

-110

Mavericks +7

-110

Total Points

Under 232.5

-112

Over 232.5

-108

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The Mavs have gone 7-3 across their last 10 home games, putting up 120.20 points per contest and giving up 116.70.

The Wolves have suffered three consecutive road defeats. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 126.50 points per matchup and giving up 121.40.

The most recent American Airlines Center meeting saw the Wolves claim a 115-114 win over the Mavs. Over the last 10 head-to-head games at American Airlines Center, both sides have won five times.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O232.5	U232.5
Dallas Mavericks Home Stats		7-3	236.90	120.20	116.70	4	6
Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats		4-6	247.90	126.50	121.40	8	2

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
• U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

Dallas Mavericks Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -7 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +7 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 247.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 232.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 232.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.60 pts and allowed 115.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 126.50 pts and allowed 121.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 236.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 232.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 232.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.20 pts and allowed 113.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 120.20 pts and allowed 116.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.80 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.10 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.70 (69.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.2, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 35.30
• Assists: 26.90
• Blocks: 6.20
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.90 (61%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.00 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.70 (75.71%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 11.50, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 27.90
• Blocks: 6.70
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 12.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.10 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.70 (70.8%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.4, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 35.80
• Assists: 26.30
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 16.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.90 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.00 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.40 (76.98%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.4, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 34.70
• Assists: 26.70
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 12.90
• Personal Fouls: 16.90

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	29	17	0.63	116.6	109.9	6.7	14-7	15-10	7-4	21-11	6-4	1W
Knicks	28	18	0.609	117.5	113.1	4.4	18-6	10-12	7-3	20-11	5-5	3W
Raptors	29	19	0.604	114	111.9	2.1	13-10	16-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	4W
76ers	25	21	0.543	116.6	115.9	0.7	13-13	12-8	8-5	19-17	4-6	1W
Nets	12	33	0.267	107.8	114.9	-7.1	6-17	6-16	3-9	9-19	1-9	6L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	34	11	0.756	117.2	110	7.2	19-5	15-6	8-3	22-6	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	28	20	0.583	119	116.5	2.5	16-11	12-9	7-3	19-13	7-3	4W
Bulls	23	23	0.5	117.9	119.9	-2	15-10	8-13	3-7	15-15	6-4	1L
Bucks	18	27	0.4	112.1	116	-3.9	9-12	9-15	5-4	14-15	3-7	3L
Pacers	11	36	0.234	110.2	118.5	-8.3	8-16	3-20	2-8	7-24	5-5	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	25	22	0.532	119.7	118	1.7	15-7	10-15	3-3	12-12	5-5	2W
Magic	23	22	0.511	115	115.4	-0.4	14-9	9-13	5-5	15-17	4-6	4L
Hawks	23	25	0.479	117.8	118.7	-0.9	9-13	14-12	4-3	11-17	6-4	3W
Hornets	19	28	0.404	116.3	115	1.3	9-13	10-15	6-4	14-19	6-4	3W
Wizards	11	34	0.244	112.3	122.8	-10.5	7-15	4-19	2-5	7-19	1-9	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	38	10	0.792	120.5	107.6	12.9	21-5	17-5	7-2	29-6	7-3	1W
Nuggets	31	16	0.66	120.4	116	4.4	12-9	19-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	28	19	0.596	119	114.3	4.7	16-8	12-11	4-5	15-14	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	23	25	0.479	115.5	117.4	-1.9	13-11	10-14	4-4	18-14	5-5	3L
Jazz	15	31	0.326	119	127.8	-8.8	10-14	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	28	17	0.622	116.3	116.3	0	12-8	16-9	4-6	20-12	5-5	2W
Suns	28	19	0.596	114	111.6	2.4	15-6	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1W
Warriors	26	22	0.542	116	113.4	2.6	17-7	9-15	5-3	16-14	6-4	1L
Clippers	21	24	0.467	112.6	113	-0.4	13-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	2W
Kings	12	36	0.25	110.5	120.8	-10.3	9-16	3-20	2-7	8-25	4-6	6L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	31	15	0.674	117.4	112.4	5	16-6	15-9	7-3	18-13	6-4	1L
Rockets	28	16	0.636	116.7	110.5	6.2	16-3	12-13	5-4	16-14	6-4	2W
Mavericks	19	27	0.413	114.3	116.5	-2.2	14-12	5-15	3-6	11-19	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	18	26	0.409	115.2	116.4	-1.2	10-13	8-13	5-5	14-15	3-7	3L
Pelicans	12	37	0.245	114.4	121.2	-6.8	7-19	5-18	5-7	6-26	4-6	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	34	11	0.756	117.2	110	7.2	19-5	15-6	8-3	22-6	8-2	2W
Celtics	29	17	0.63	116.6	109.9	6.7	14-7	15-10	7-4	21-11	6-4	1W
Knicks	28	18	0.609	117.5	113.1	4.4	18-6	10-12	7-3	20-11	5-5	3W
Raptors	29	19	0.604	114	111.9	2.1	13-10	16-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	4W
Cavaliers	28	20	0.583	119	116.5	2.5	16-11	12-9	7-3	19-13	7-3	4W
76ers	25	21	0.543	116.6	115.9	0.7	13-13	12-8	8-5	19-17	4-6	1W
Heat	25	22	0.532	119.7	118	1.7	15-7	10-15	3-3	12-12	5-5	2W
Magic	23	22	0.511	115	115.4	-0.4	14-9	9-13	5-5	15-17	4-6	4L
Bulls	23	23	0.5	117.9	119.9	-2	15-10	8-13	3-7	15-15	6-4	1L
Hawks	23	25	0.479	117.8	118.7	-0.9	9-13	14-12	4-3	11-17	6-4	3W
Hornets	19	28	0.404	116.3	115	1.3	9-13	10-15	6-4	14-19	6-4	3W
Bucks	18	27	0.4	112.1	116	-3.9	9-12	9-15	5-4	14-15	3-7	3L
Nets	12	33	0.267	107.8	114.9	-7.1	6-17	6-16	3-9	9-19	1-9	6L
Wizards	11	34	0.244	112.3	122.8	-10.5	7-15	4-19	2-5	7-19	1-9	1W
Pacers	11	36	0.234	110.2	118.5	-8.3	8-16	3-20	2-8	7-24	5-5	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	38	10	0.792	120.5	107.6	12.9	21-5	17-5	7-2	29-6	7-3	1W
Spurs	31	15	0.674	117.4	112.4	5	16-6	15-9	7-3	18-13	6-4	1L
Nuggets	31	16	0.66	120.4	116	4.4	12-9	19-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	1L
Rockets	28	16	0.636	116.7	110.5	6.2	16-3	12-13	5-4	16-14	6-4	2W
Lakers	28	17	0.622	116.3	116.3	0	12-8	16-9	4-6	20-12	5-5	2W
Suns	28	19	0.596	114	111.6	2.4	15-6	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	28	19	0.596	119	114.3	4.7	16-8	12-11	4-5	15-14	4-6	1W
Warriors	26	22	0.542	116	113.4	2.6	17-7	9-15	5-3	16-14	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	23	25	0.479	115.5	117.4	-1.9	13-11	10-14	4-4	18-14	5-5	3L
Clippers	21	24	0.467	112.6	113	-0.4	13-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	2W
Mavericks	19	27	0.413	114.3	116.5	-2.2	14-12	5-15	3-6	11-19	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	18	26	0.409	115.2	116.4	-1.2	10-13	8-13	5-5	14-15	3-7	3L
Jazz	15	31	0.326	119	127.8	-8.8	10-14	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	2L
Kings	12	36	0.25	110.5	120.8	-10.3	9-16	3-20	2-7	8-25	4-6	6L
Pelicans	12	37	0.245	114.4	121.2	-6.8	7-19	5-18	5-7	6-26	4-6	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	38	10	0.792	120.5	107.6	12.9	21-5	17-5	7-2	29-6	7-3	1W
Pistons	34	11	0.756	117.2	110	7.2	19-5	15-6	8-3	22-6	8-2	2W
Spurs	31	15	0.674	117.4	112.4	5	16-6	15-9	7-3	18-13	6-4	1L
Nuggets	31	16	0.66	120.4	116	4.4	12-9	19-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	1L
Rockets	28	16	0.636	116.7	110.5	6.2	16-3	12-13	5-4	16-14	6-4	2W
Celtics	29	17	0.63	116.6	109.9	6.7	14-7	15-10	7-4	21-11	6-4	1W
Lakers	28	17	0.622	116.3	116.3	0	12-8	16-9	4-6	20-12	5-5	2W
Knicks	28	18	0.609	117.5	113.1	4.4	18-6	10-12	7-3	20-11	5-5	3W
Raptors	29	19	0.604	114	111.9	2.1	13-10	16-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	28	19	0.596	119	114.3	4.7	16-8	12-11	4-5	15-14	4-6	1W
Suns	28	19	0.596	114	111.6	2.4	15-6	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	28	20	0.583	119	116.5	2.5	16-11	12-9	7-3	19-13	7-3	4W
76ers	25	21	0.543	116.6	115.9	0.7	13-13	12-8	8-5	19-17	4-6	1W
Warriors	26	22	0.542	116	113.4	2.6	17-7	9-15	5-3	16-14	6-4	1L
Heat	25	22	0.532	119.7	118	1.7	15-7	10-15	3-3	12-12	5-5	2W
Magic	23	22	0.511	115	115.4	-0.4	14-9	9-13	5-5	15-17	4-6	4L
Bulls	23	23	0.5	117.9	119.9	-2	15-10	8-13	3-7	15-15	6-4	1L
Hawks	23	25	0.479	117.8	118.7	-0.9	9-13	14-12	4-3	11-17	6-4	3W
Trail Blazers	23	25	0.479	115.5	117.4	-1.9	13-11	10-14	4-4	18-14	5-5	3L
Clippers	21	24	0.467	112.6	113	-0.4	13-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	2W
Mavericks	19	27	0.413	114.3	116.5	-2.2	14-12	5-15	3-6	11-19	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	18	26	0.409	115.2	116.4	-1.2	10-13	8-13	5-5	14-15	3-7	3L
Hornets	19	28	0.404	116.3	115	1.3	9-13	10-15	6-4	14-19	6-4	3W
Bucks	18	27	0.4	112.1	116	-3.9	9-12	9-15	5-4	14-15	3-7	3L
Jazz	15	31	0.326	119	127.8	-8.8	10-14	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	2L
Nets	12	33	0.267	107.8	114.9	-7.1	6-17	6-16	3-9	9-19	1-9	6L
Kings	12	36	0.25	110.5	120.8	-10.3	9-16	3-20	2-7	8-25	4-6	6L
Pelicans	12	37	0.245	114.4	121.2	-6.8	7-19	5-18	5-7	6-26	4-6	1L
Wizards	11	34	0.244	112.3	122.8	-10.5	7-15	4-19	2-5	7-19	1-9	1W
Pacers	11	36	0.234	110.2	118.5	-8.3	8-16	3-20	2-8	7-24	5-5	1L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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