Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Minnesota Timberwolves (33-14) welcome the Dallas Mavericks (26-21) to Target Center Wednesday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 2-1

The Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road Monday, covering as 2.5-point favorites. They are just 2-4 against the spread (ATS) over their last 6 games and 24-23 ATS on the season. Minnesota is 33-14 on the season but just 3-3 over its last 6 games. It is led by G Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 25.9 points per game (PPG).

The Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic at home 131-129 Monday, failing to cover as 4-point favorites. They have closed as underdogs in 6 of their last 7 games. Dallas is 2-5 ATS in those games and 3-4 straight up over that span. It is 24-23 ATS on the season. The Mavs are led by G Luka Doncic, who is averaging 34.7 PPG.

Mavericks at Timberwolves odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +660 (bet $100 to win $660) | Timberwolves -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +13.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mavericks at Timberwolves key injuries

Mavericks

G Luka Doncic (ankle) out
F Dante Exum (knee) doubtful
G Kyrie Irving (thumb) out
F Derrick Jones Jr. (wrist) doubtful
C Dereck Lively II (nose) out

Timberwolves

G Mike Conley (hamstring) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Mavericks at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 122, Mavericks 107

Moneyline

PASS.

The Mavericks are down too many key pieces to predict an upset. However, the Wolves (-1000) are far too expensive to back here.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -13.5 (-110).

The Mavericks have 4 players who average double figures, and 3 of them will be out. Their only 2 players who average over 20 PPG will be sidelined. They still have scoring options, but they will be limited.

The Mavs have covered 1 of their last 6, and while the Wolves haven't been much better, they have covered 2 of their last 6 and 7 of their last 13. They have covered 2 of their last 4 home games. Considering the absentees for Dallas, back the home side and take TIMBERWOLVES -13.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 224.5 (-110).

The Mavericks have G Tim Hardaway Jr., who can create his own shot, and they have scored at least 109 points in 7 straight games. The real issue is the Dallas defense. It has allowed 120 or more in 4 straight games and in 6 of its last 7. It may not be able to slow down Minnesota.

The Wolves are 22-25 O/U on the season and 3-5 O/U in their last 8; however, they have scored 118 or more in 4 of their last 8. Expect a game that lacks defense and take OVER 224.5 (-110).

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