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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