Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/21/2022

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Venue:  Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

Where to Watch:  BSSW

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Mavericks -3.5, Timberwolves +3.5; Over/Under:  227 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Mavericks -3.5, Timberwolves +3.5; Over/Under:  227 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Mavericks -3.5, Timberwolves +3.5; Over/Under:  227 points

 

Dallas Mavericks:  15-16 (3rd place, Southwest Division)

Minnesota Timberwolves:  16-15 (3rd place, Northwest Division)

 

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Dallas Mavericks:  5-5 last 10

Minnesota Timberwolves:  6-4 last 10

 

The Mavericks are coming into this game with a 15-16 record overall and they are 3-11 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves in their last game. Spencer Dinwiddie led the team in points in that game with 20 while Luka Dončić was next on the team with 19 points. Spencer Dinwiddie and Luka Dončić each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Christian Wood led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 40.8% from the field, 41.3% from 3-point range, and 80.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.8 PPG against them. The Mavericks have an ATS record of 10-19-2 this season and their O/U record is 18-13.

 

 

 

The Timberwolves are coming into this game with a 16-15 record overall and they are 9-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Chicago Bulls, and the Dallas Mavericks in their last game. Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid each led the team in points in that game with 27 while Jaylen Nowell was next on the team with 18 points. Anthony Edwards led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid each led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 47.2% from the field, 38.7% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.9 PPG against them. The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 13-18 this season and their O/U record is 13-18.

The current betting odds have the Timberwolves listed as a 3.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Timberwolves have been struggling to stay above .500 this season but they have been playing a lot better in their games lately as they have won 3 games in a row now, including their last game which was a win against the Mavs. The T-Wolves are dealing with some injuries to some key players in this game but they have been getting by lately without those players and have finally found a rhythm on the court. The Mavericks have not been great lately on a 2 game losing streak coming into this one and they also haven't played well on the road this year. The Mavericks are also dealing with some injuries to their key players, they will likely play in this game but it did not do them much help in their last game losing on the road to the Timberwolves just a few days ago. The Timberwolves are playing better than the Mavericks are right now and they just beat them here at home in their last game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Timberwolves to cover the spread in this game.

 

Mavericks Timberwolves Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, December 21, 2022 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Timberwolves 134 Mavericks 131.

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Dallas Mavericks: 12-4 ATS off an upset loss as a road favorite. 16-7 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more. 8-1 OVER off an upset loss as a favorite.

Minnesota Timberwolves: 14-23 ATS in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 6-12 ATS off an upset win as a home underdog. 17-7 OVER after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games.

 

 

Dallas Mavericks:  D. Powell (PF) Ques Wed - Thigh. T. Hardaway Jr. (SG) Ques Wed - Illness. D. Finney-Smith (SF) Ques Wed - Hip. J. Green (SG) Out indefinitely - Elbow. M. Kleber (PF) Mid Feb - Hamstring.

Minnesota Timberwolves:  R. Gobert (C) Ques Wed - Ankle. K. Anderson (SF) Ques Wed - Back. J. McLaughlin (PG) Out indefinitely - Calf. T. Prince (SF) Late Dec - Shoulder. K. Towns (C) Mid Jan - Calf.

 

 

 

“I already gave up money, so I don’t want to give up any more. They were the better team tonight, and we’ll go from there. Thanks for showing up.” - Jason Kidd after his team’s loss against the Timberwolves in their game on Monday.

 

 

“That’s the biggest thing, playing for each other. Everybody wants to see the next guy happy. That’s exactly how it’s supposed to be.” - Naz Reid after their win against the Mavericks in their game on Monday.

 

 

 

PG Luka Doncic

SG Spencer Dinwiddie

SF Tim Hardaway Jr.

PF Dorian Finney-Smith

C Dwight Powell

 

PG D'Angelo Russell

SG Anthony Edwards

SF Jaden McDaniels

PF Jaylen Nowell

C Naz Reid

 

 

PPG: L. Doncic (32.5)

APG: L. Doncic (8.6)

Reb/G: L. Doncic (8.3)

 

PPG: A. Edwards (23)

APG: D. Russell (6.3)

Reb/G: R. Gobert (12.2)

 

Coaches:

Dallas Mavericks: Jason Kidd (2nd season)

Minnesota Timberwolves: Chris Finch (3rd season)