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The Dallas Mavericks (15-16) square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (16-15) as 3.5-point favorites on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 8:00 PM ET on BSSW. The over/under for the matchup is set at 230 points.
How to bet Mavericks vs. Timberwolves
Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Mavericks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Mavericks have -154 odds to pick up the win, while the Timberwolves are listed at +131 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 230 points.
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 21, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSW
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
In the Mavericks’ 31 games this season, they have 10 wins against the spread. Dallas has won 14, or 58.3%, of the 24 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Mavericks games this year have gone over the point total 58.1% of the time (18 out of 31 games with a set point total).
The Timberwolves have played 31 games, with 13 wins against the spread. Minnesota has put together a 5-8 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 38.5% of those games). Timberwolves games this season have hit the over on 13 of 31 set point totals (41.9%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Mavericks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 28 | 32.5 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| Christian Wood | 28 | 17.4 | 8.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 30 | 16.6 | 3.3 | 5.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Kemba Walker | 4 | 15 | 3 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 29 | 13.1 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
Timberwolves
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 31 | 23 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 29 | 16.8 | 3 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 26 | 14.1 | 12.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 31 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 28 | 10.9 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Timberwolves: Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Ankle), Kyle Anderson: Questionable (Back), Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Calf), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Taurean Prince: Out (Shoulder), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is posting 111.2 points per game (20th-ranked in NBA) this year, while ceding 109.8 points per contest (sixth-ranked). Offensively the Mavericks have played better in home games this year, averaging 111.8 points per game, compared to 110.4 per game when playing on the road. In their last 10 games, the Mavericks have been racking up 113.3 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 111.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Dallas sports a 36% three-point percentage this year (14th-ranked in NBA), but it has really thrived by draining 14.9 three-pointers per contest (third-best). The Mavericks are attempting 42 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 50.3% of the shots they’ve taken (and 61.6% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 41.5 threes per contest, which are 49.7% of their shots (and 38.4% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is seventh in the league in points scored (115.5 per game) and 23rd in points conceded (115.9). In 2022-23 the Timberwolves are scoring 5.5 more points per game at home (118.1) than on the road (112.6). The Timberwolves have fared better offensively in their previous 10 games, scoring 117.2 points per contest, 1.7 more than their season average of 115.5.
With 11.2 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 34.4% from downtown, Minnesota is 21st and 21st in the NBA, respectively, in those categories. In 2022-23, the Timberwolves have attempted 37.5% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 62.5% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 26.3% of the Timberwolves’ buckets have been 3-pointers, and 73.7% have been 2-pointers.
Our prediction to win this contest is the Mavericks, and we expect that Timberwolves will cover the spread (Mavericks -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 230 points.
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