The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves enter 2-1 on the season before this TNT matchup.
Minnesota is on a two-game winning streak over Sacramento (117-115) and Toronto (112-101). The Timberwolves had two days off before this game, which will be an advantage against the Mavs. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards led the charge in that two-game span with the two putting up a combined 113 points.
Dallas is looking for its first two-game winning streak after knocking off Utah last night 110-102. The Mavericks are playing their first back-to-back of the season, so fatigue could be a factor going from Dallas to Minnesota. Luke Doncic is looking for a rebound game after 15 points at Utah. Doncic scored 40 and 28 points in the first two games.
That being said, let’s dive into the matchup and offer up some information and maybe a sweat or two.
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Game details and how to watch Mavericks @ Timberwolves
● Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
● Time: 7:30pm ET
● Website: Target Center
● City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
● Television/Streaming: TNT
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Game odds for Mavericks @ Timberwolves
The latest odds from Tuesday afternoon:
● Moneyline: Dallas Mavericks (+160), Minnesota Timberwolves (-200)
● Spread: Minnesota -5 (-110)
● Total: 221.5
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Likely starting lines for Dallas and Minnesota
· Dallas Mavericks (2-1)
PG Luka Doncic
SG Kyrie Irving
SF Klay Thompson
PF PJ Washington
C Daniel Gafford
· Minnesota Timberwolves (2-1)
PG Mike Conley
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Julius Randle
C Rudy Gobert
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Top betting trends and insights to know ahead of Mavericks @ Timberwolves
Dallas was an NBA-best 11-3 ATS (78.6%) last year without a rest.
Minnesota was 15-8-1 ATS (65.2%) with a rest advantage last year, ranking 4th best in the NBA.
Minnesota was 17-26-1 ATS (39.5%) as a home favorite last year, ranking 8th worst.
Both Minnesota and Dallas are 2-1 in the Under this season.
Both Minnesota and Dallas are 1-2 ATS this season.
Anthony Edwards scored at least 24 points in all three games.
Rudy Gobert has doubled in two of three games so far.
Julius Randle has led Minnesota in scoring the past two games.
Luka Doncic has doubled in two of three games so far.
Klay Thompson has scored at least 18 points in three straight.
Klay Thompson has made at least four three-pointers in all three games.
Notable Player Props for Mavericks @ Timberwolves
Top Score Props
Luka Doncic O/U 29.5 Points
Anthony Edwards O/U 26.5 Points
Kyrie Irving O/U 21.5 Points
Julius Randle O/U 20.5 Points
Highest Bounce Props
Rudy Gobert O/U 12.5 Rebounds
Luka Doncic O/U 8.5 Rebounds
Julius Randle O/U 7.5 Rebounds
Dereck Lively O/U 7.5 Rebounds
Highest Helping Props
Luka Doncic O/U 8.5 Assists
Anthony Edwards O/U 5.5 Assists
Kyrie Irving O/U 4.5 Assists
Julius Randle O/U 4.5 Assists
Mike Conley O/U 4.5 Assists
Expert picks and predictions for Mavericks @ Timberwolves
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NBC Sports Betting Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Klay Thompson to go Under his 15.5 points prop at Minnesota:
“Klay Thomspon has come out on fire for Dallas this season scoring 18 or more points in all three games, yet he is averaging 15.5 points for this contest.
It’s the second night of back-to-back where he scored 18 points in 28 minutes against Utah last night. Thomspon and Mavericks left Dallas for Minnesota and the 34-year-old finds himself in his first game without rest for the Mavericks.
Last season he averaged a surprising 19.5 points per game over 14 non-rest spots, but I think that number will drop this season with a new team. He also failed to make a free throw in two straight games relying on the three-ball.
Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo will be the primary defenders switching Thompson on and off, which is good enough for me. Give me Thompson Under 15.5 Points.”
Here are the best bets our model projects for the Mavericks and the Timberwolves:
· Money line: NBC Sports likes Minnesota to win this game but has low confidence in the ML value (-200)
· to spread: NBC Sports likes to take Minnesota to cover the -5
· All in all: NBC Sports leans to a play on the Total UNDER 221.5 points
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