The Minnesota Timberwolves (16-15) will welcome in the Dallas Mavericks (15-16) after victories in three home games in a row.
This article makes reference to betting data valid as of December 21, 2022 at 9:01 PM ET. Browse all the current odds for this outing in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Mavericks Vs Timberwolves Betting Odds
Injury Report as of December 21
Mavericks: Dwight Powell: Probable (Thigh), Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Adductor), Josh Green: Out (Elbow), Maxi Kleber: Out (Hamstring)
Timberwolves: Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Ankle), Kyle Anderson: Questionable (Back), Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Calf), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Taurean Prince: Out (Shoulder), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (+2) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (229) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 111.2 (20th) | Points Scored | 115.5 (7th) |
| 109.8 (6th) | Points Allowed | 115.9 (23rd) |
| 39.0 (30th) | Rebounds | 42.6 (22nd) |
| 7.9 (29th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.3 (22nd) |
| 14.9 (3rd) | 3pt Made | 11.2 (21st) |
| 21.9 (28th) | Assists | 26.0 (10th) |
| 12.3 (2nd) | Turnovers | 15.7 (27th) |
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Mavericks Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 28 | 32.5 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| Christian Wood | 28 | 17.4 | 8.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 30 | 16.6 | 3.3 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Kemba Walker | 4 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 29 | 13.1 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 31 | 23.0 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 29 | 16.8 | 3.0 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 26 | 14.1 | 12.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 31 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 28 | 10.9 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Betting Trends
- The Mavericks have 10 wins in 31 games against the spread this year.
- Dallas has an ATS record of 5-16-1 as 2-point favorites or more.
- Out of 31 Mavericks games so far this season, 18 have hit the over.
- In 12 games this season, Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than 229 points.
- The over/under in this game is 229 points, 8.0 higher than the average total in Mavericks games this season.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread 13 times in 31 games.
- Minnesota has an ATS record of 3-6 as a 2-point underdog or greater.
- This year, 13 of the Timberwolves’ 31 games have gone over the point total.
- There have been 13 Minnesota’s games this season with more than 229 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Timberwolves games this year (229) is 2.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.
