Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 14, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 14, 2023

The high-powered offense of the Dallas Mavericks (15-8) matches up with the solid defense of the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-5) on December 14, 2023 at American Airlines Center, where the Mavericks are 1.5-point favorites. The over/under for the matchup is 230.5 points.

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Mavericks -1.5 230.5

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Injury Report as of December 14

Mavericks: Kyrie Irving: Out (Foot), Maximilian Kleber: Out (Toe), Josh Green: Out (Elbow), Tim Hardaway: Probable (Back), Seth Curry: Questionable (Ankle), Derrick Jones: Questionable (Quadricep)

Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Hip), Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles), Jordan McLaughlin: Questionable (Knee), Jaden McDaniels: Questionable (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Timberwolves (+1.5)
Total Pick Under (230.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Stat Rankings

Mavericks Avg. (Rank) Timberwolves Avg. (Rank)
120.2 (6th) Points Scored 112.7 (21st)
116.9 (21st) Points Allowed 105.9 (2nd)
42.3 (23rd) Rebounds 46 (5th)
10.4 (19th) Off. Rebounds 9.8 (25th)
16.3 (1st) 3pt Made 11.7 (22nd)
25.9 (16th) Assists 25.4 (20th)
11.5 (1st) Turnovers 14 (22nd)

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Mavericks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Luka Doncic 22 32 8.2 8.9 1.3 0.5 3.9
Tim Hardaway Jr. 20 17.7 3.4 1.6 0.3 0 3.6
Grant Williams 20 10.3 3.7 1.7 0.3 0.6 2.4
Derrick Jones Jr. 22 9.9 3.8 1 0.6 0.9 1.6
Dereck Lively II 21 9 8.1 1.2 0.7 1.6 0

Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 19 24.4 5.6 4.8 1.2 0.5 2.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 22 21.6 9.1 3 0.9 0.7 2.1
Rudy Gobert 22 13.3 12.2 1 0.5 2.5 0
Naz Reid 22 12.8 4.5 0.9 0.7 0.6 1.6
Mike Conley 22 11.4 3.1 6.2 1 0.1 2.3

Betting Trends

  • The Mavericks have beaten the spread 13 times in 23 games.
  • Dallas has an ATS record of 7-6 as 1.5-point favorites or greater.
  • This year, 17 of the Mavericks’ 23 games have hit the over.
  • In 18 games this season, Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than 230.5 points.
  • The point total average for Mavericks games this season is 237.1, 6.6 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 11-9-2 this season.
  • Against the spread, as a 1.5-point underdog or more, Minnesota is 3-2.
  • The Timberwolves have played 22 games this year, and 12 of them have hit the over.
  • Minnesota’s games have had over 230.5 points five times this year.
  • Timberwolves games average 218.6 total points, 11.9 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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