The Minnesota Timberwolves (30-29) and Dallas Mavericks (31-27) meet Monday at American Airlines Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Timberwolves failed to cover the spread as 6.5-point underdogs Friday in a 128-107 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies. G Jaylen Nowell scored a team-high 21 points for the Timberwolves, who have won 6 of their last 10. Minnesota is 6-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 games after failing to cover in its previous contest.
The Mavericks failed to cover as 1-point favorites Saturday in a 133-128 overtime loss at the Sacramento Kings. G Kyrie Irving finished with 28 points as Dallas’ 3-game win streak came to an end. The Mavericks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games after a road trip of 7 or more days.
This is their 3rd meeting this season. Minnesota covered as a 6-point home underdog in a 116-106 win Dec. 19 and Dallas covered as a 2.5-point road favorite with a 104-99 win Dec. 21.
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Timberwolves at Mavericks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:43 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Mavericks -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +6.5 (-110) | Mavericks -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Timberwolves at Mavericks key injuries
Timberwolves
- F Kyle Anderson (back) questionable
- C Rudy Gobert (groin) questionable
- C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out
Mavericks
- F Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Timberwolves at Mavericks picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 117, Timberwolves 107
Moneyline
PASS.
The Mavericks (-260) should win, but there is no need to risk more than 2 1/2 times your potential profit on the moneyline when Dallas should win by margin. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET MAVERICKS -6.5 (-110).
The Mavericks have performed above expectations since acquiring Irving. Dallas won its first 2 games straight up as an underdog after the trade and should be able to bounce back after a tough overtime loss at the Kings in Irving’s first game with G Luka Doncic. Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 5 games and should be able to win by margin vs. a Timberwolves team that is just 6-10 ATS as an away underdog.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 232.5 (-110).
The Under is 4-1-1 in Minnesota’s last 6 games after failing to cover in its previous contest and 6-2-1 in the Timberwolves’ last 9 after allowing more than 125 points. The Under has hit in Dallas’ last 4 games vs. teams with a winning record and is 4-1 in the Mavericks’ last 5 after failing to cover in their previous contest.
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