These teams have faced each other in 45 matches, with the Minnesota Timberwolves winning 20 times, while their opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, secured 25 victories. It's worth noting their recent match, which ended with a score of 101:119 on December 15, 2023.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota secured two victories in their last three matches. Chris Finch’s team suffered a defeat on December 27 on the road against “Oklahoma,” with a score of 106:129. Anthony Edwards was the standout performer among the losing side, scoring 25 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and providing six assists. Mike Conley contributed 17 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 16. The “Timberwolves” (22 wins and 7 losses) currently hold the top spot in the Western Conference standings, heading into the upcoming match with a competitive lineup.
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas has won two out of their last three matches. On December 28, Jason Kidd’s team faced a home loss against “Cleveland” with a score of 110:113. Luka Doncic stood out for the losing side, scoring 39 points, securing seven rebounds, and dishing out six assists. Seth Curry added 19 points. The “Mavericks” (18 wins and 13 losses) occupy the sixth position in the Western Conference. Maximilian Kleber and Kyrie Irving remain sidelined due to injuries.
Prediction
Our expert pick:
Betting experts consider "Minnesota" an undisputed favorite in the upcoming match. It is advisable to agree with them. The team from Minneapolis, with a competitive lineup, is capable of securing victory on their home court against a mid-table opponent. Our prediction — a victory for "Minnesota" with a handicap (-6.5) points, considering overtime, at odds of 1.70. "Minnesota" approaches the upcoming match without any losses. The "Timberwolves" have demonstrated relatively low scoring efficiency in the current season. The average points scored stand at 113.2, and at home games, it is 113.3. This time around, the team from the Land of 10,000 Lakes is unlikely to significantly load the basket. Our prediction — the individual total points for "Minnesota" to be less than 117.5, considering overtime, at odds of 2.00. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.70. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
