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In Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Dallas Mavericks.
The Timberwolves take the court as 6-point favorites against the Mavericks. The matchup features an over/under of 207.5.
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Odds
Point Spread for Timberwolves vs. Mavericks
The spread for this matchup is set at 6 points, with sportsbooks listing the Timberwolves as the favorite.
Minnesota vs. Dallas Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Minnesota has -238 odds to win the game, while Dallas is listed at +195 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 207.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, May 24, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: TNT
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Betting Trends
The Timberwolves have covered the spread 40 times in 82 games with a set spread. Minnesota has been the favorite in 61 games this season and won 46 (75.4%) of those contests. Timberwolves games have gone over the total 41 times this season.
The Mavericks have registered a 48-34-0 record against the spread this season. Dallas has been an underdog in 31 games this season and has come away with the win 12 times (38.7%) in those contests. Mavericks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 36 times this season.
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Key Players to Watch
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards’ numbers for the season are 25.9 points, 5.1 assists and 5.4 boards per contest, shooting 46.1% from the floor and 35.7% from downtown, with 2.4 made 3-pointers per contest. Rudy Gobert’s numbers on the season are 14.0 points, 12.9 boards and 1.3 assists per contest, shooting 66.1% from the floor (second in NBA). Karl-Anthony Towns averages 21.8 points, 8.3 boards and 3.0 assists per game, shooting 50.4% from the floor and 41.6% from downtown, with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game. Naz Reid is posting 13.5 points, 1.3 assists and 5.2 boards per contest.
Mavericks
Luka Doncic averages 33.9 points, 9.2 boards and 9.8 assists, making 48.7% of his shots from the floor and 38.2% from 3-point range, with 4.1 triples per game (second in league). Kyrie Irving averages 25.6 points, 5.0 boards and 5.2 assists, making 49.7% of his shots from the field and 41.1% from beyond the arc, with 3.0 triples per contest (ninth in NBA). Daniel Gafford’s numbers for the season are 11.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, making 72.5% of his shots from the field (first in NBA). The Mavericks get 12.9 points, 5.6 boards and 1.9 assists per game from P.J. Washington.
What you need to know about the Timberwolves
The Timberwolves sport a top-five defense this season, ranking best in the league with 106.5 points allowed per game. Offensively, they rank 18th with 113.0 points scored per contest. With 41.4 rebounds allowed per game, the Timberwolves rank fourth-best in the league. They rank 15th in the league by averaging 43.6 boards per contest. This year, the Timberwolves rank 15th in the league in assists, averaging 26.6 per game.
Offensively Minnesota has played worse at home this year, posting 112.0 points per game, compared to 114.0 per game when playing on the road. Minnesota ranks third-best in the NBA with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.7%. It ranks 15th in the league by draining 12.6 treys per contest. Minnesota ranks third-best in the NBA by ceding 11.4 threes per game. In terms of three-point percentage allowed, it ranks sixth in the league at 35.4%.
The Timberwolves have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their last 10 games. In its past 10 games, Minnesota has gone over the total six times. In their last 10 games, the Timberwolves have been putting up 107.2 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 113.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. Minnesota’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (101.6) is 4.9 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (106.5).
What you need to know about the Mavericks
The Mavericks put up 117.9 points per game and allow 115.6, making them seventh in the NBA on offense and 20th defensively. Dallas collects 42.9 rebounds per game and concede 45.1 boards, ranking 21st and 25th, respectively, in the NBA. With 25.7 assists per game, the Mavericks are 19th in the league.
In 2023-24 the Mavericks are scoring 1.7 more points per game at home (118.7) than on the road (117.0). Beyond the arc, the Mavericks are third-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (14.6). They are 13th in 3-point percentage at 36.9%. Dallas gives up 13.1 3-pointers per game and concedes 36.8% from beyond the arc, ranking 18th and 18th, respectively, in the league.
The Mavericks have gone 7-3 in their last 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span. In its past 10 games, Dallas has gone over the total six times. Dallas is scoring 109.2 points per contest in its past 10 games, which is 8.7 fewer points than its average for the season (117.9). The Mavericks have played better defensively in their past 10 games, ceding 105.1 points per contest, 10.5 fewer points than their season average of 115.6 allowed.
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Timberwolves, and we expect that Timberwolves will cover the spread (Timberwolves -6). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 207.5 points.
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