The Dallas Mavericks will seek to pull off an upset as 6-point underdogs heading into Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Friday, beginning at 8:30 PM ET on TNT. The Mavericks hold a 1-0 lead in the series. The matchup’s point total is set at 207.5.
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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | -6 | 207.5 |
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Injury Report as of May 24
Timberwolves: Mike Conley: Questionable (Soleus)
Mavericks: Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out (Ankle), Maximilian Kleber: Out (Shoulder), Luka Dončić: Probable (Knee/Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (-6) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (207.5) |
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.
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Stat Rankings
| Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | Mavericks Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113 (18th) | Points Scored | 117.9 (7th) |
| 106.5 (1st) | Points Allowed | 115.6 (20th) |
| 43.6 (15th) | Rebounds | 42.9 (21st) |
| 9.4 (24th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.7 (23rd) |
| 12.6 (15th) | 3pt Made | 14.6 (3rd) |
| 26.6 (15th) | Assists | 25.7 (19th) |
| 13.4 (19th) | Turnovers | 12.1 (7th) |
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Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 79 | 25.9 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 62 | 21.8 | 8.3 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 76 | 14 | 12.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Naz Reid | 81 | 13.5 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.1 |
| Mike Conley | 76 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
Mavericks Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 70 | 33.9 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 4.1 |
| Kyrie Irving | 58 | 25.6 | 5 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 79 | 14.4 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| P.J. Washington | 73 | 12.9 | 5.6 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Daniel Gafford | 74 | 11 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0 |
Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 40-40-2 this year.
- Minnesota’s ATS record as 6-point favorites or more is 17-20.
- The Timberwolves have played 82 games this year, and 41 of them have gone over the total.
- In 67 games this season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined to score more than 207.5 points.
- Timberwolves games average 219.5 total points per game this season, 12 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread 48 times in 82 games.
- Dallas has two wins ATS (2-5) as a 6-point underdog or more this year.
- Out of 82 Mavericks games so far this season, 36 have hit the over.
- Dallas’ games have gone over 207.5 points on 75 occasions this season.
- The average total for Mavericks games is 233.5 points, 26 more than this game’s over/under.
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