Mavericks vs Timberwolves Stats: Can Luka Lead Dallas Upset?
Analyzing the Dallas Mavericks vs Timberwolves match player stats is key to understanding tonight’s game. The Timberwolves are the 4.5 point favorites, reflecting their strong performance this season. Additionally, the over/under line is currently set at 208 points, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. In terms of betting odds, the Timberwolves are -184 on the money line, while the Mavericks are at +152.
The Western Conference Finals NBA matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves is set to begin tonight at 8:30 PM ET. The game will be held at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with Minnesota playing as the home team.
Dallas Mavericks vs Timberwolves Match Player Stats Odds
| BET | DAL | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +152 | -184 |
| Spread | +4.5 | -4.5 |
| Total | 208 | |
Game Information
- Game: Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- Date: Wednesday, May 22nd 8:30 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
Dallas Mavericks vs Timberwolves Match Player Betting Stats
Dallas Mavericks
As the Mavericks look to extend their win streak to three games, they will be aiming to improve their ATS record on the road to 31-16. Overall, their ATS record on the road is 29-18.
In terms of their O/U record for the season, the Mavericks are 42-52. In their most recent game against the Thunder, the O/U line was 208.5, and the teams combined for 233 points.
This season, the Mavericks have been the underdog in 35 of their 82 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -5.1 points per game. Against the spread as the underdog, they are 18-17.
Regarding NBA scores, against the Thunder, the Mavericks won by a score of 117-116, giving them a 50-32 record for the season. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 5th place and are the top team in the Southwest Division.
Dallas has an average scoring differential of +1.1 points per game on the road this season. Their O/U record for the season is 42-52, and their games have averaged 230.5 points per game. Dallas comes into the game as the NBA’s 4th ranked team in three-pointers made per game, at 14.6. They are also one of the most aggressive three-point shooting teams in the league, getting up 39.5 attempts per game, which is the 3rd most in the league.
When it comes to defense, the Dallas Mavericks have been average this season. They are 17th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 114.1. On the road, they are giving up 114.5 points per contest (16th).
Minnesota Timberwolves
In Minnesota’s last game, they defeated the Nuggets by a score of 98-90. The Timberwolves were 4.5-point underdogs in that game. The O/U line for that game was 201.5 points.
Minnesota is 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 56-26. As the favorite, they are 50-18 this season and have a 32-35 ATS record in those games. As the favorite, they are 48-45 on the O/U.
This season, Minnesota has an ATS record of 48-44 and have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 21-25 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +8.4 points per game.
Overall, Minnesota has an O/U record of 48-45 this season, and their last two games have gone under the posted total.
Minnesota comes into the game as the NBA’s 18th-ranked scoring offense, at 113 points per game. They are also below average in pace, averaging 97 possessions per contest. The Timberwolves have been a much better shooting team this season, ranking 9th in field goal percentage and 8th in true shooting percentage.
Analyzing Dallas Mavericks vs Timberwolves match player stats again, it looks like Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.8 points per game over his last five games while hitting 44.8% of his shots from the field. For the season, he is averaging 25.9 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.8 points per game this year to go along with 8.3 rebounds.
Over their last five games, Minnesota has been even better on the defensive end, allowing just 100.8 points per game. During that stretch, opponents have shot 47.4% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 208 -110
- ML: Mavericks +152
- ATS: Mavericks +4.5
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