Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks Same Game Parlay

Last year, the Dallas Mavericks stunned the NBA world by making the Finals.  Part of that journey was an upset 4-1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.  At the onset of the season, Dallas and Minnesota were popular picks for the 2024-25 future market odds.  However, both teams have been major disappointments in the first half of the season.  What is bothering NBA betting participants is the poor value that both teams have shown at the betting window.  On Wednesday night, the Mavericks will host the Wolves in what has become a critically important game.

Matchup:  Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks       

When:  Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET  

Where:  American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas 

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Media:  ESPN

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Minnesota Timberwolves Record and Metrics 

The Minnesota Timberwolves are 22-19 straight up, 16-24-1 against the spread, and 21-20 over/under the total.  Late on, Minnesota has covered three out of their last six games. At the same time, the Timberwolves have gone under the total in four of its previous seven matchups.  Concurrently, Minnesota is 8th in the Western Conference playoff standings.  Minnesota is 12 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.  

Minnesota has NBA metrics of 22nd for scoring offense, 17th for field goal percentage, 4th for 3-point field goal percentage, 16th for free throw percentage, and 19th for offensive rebounding.  In comparison on defense, the Timberwolves have NBA metrics of 4th for scoring defense, 5th for field goal percentage permitted, 5th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 10th or defensive rebounding.  

Last year, the Timberwolves made a huge leap forward, only to lose to the upstart Mavericks in the playoffs. Minnesota has not forgotten that series and will be motivated to prove itself on the national TV stage at Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks Record and Metrics 

The Dallas Mavericks are 23-19 straight up, 20-21-1 against the spread, and 19-22-1 over/under the NBA bets total.  Late on, Dallas has covered two out of their last 11 games. In comparison, the Mavericks have gone under the total in five of its previous seven matchups.  Concurrently, Dallas is 7th in the Western Conference playoff standings.  Dallas is 11.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.  

Dallas's NBA metrics rank it 10th for scoring offense, 7th for field goal percentage, 10th for 3-point field goal percentage, 23rd for free throw percentage, and 13th for offensive rebounding.  

In comparison on defense, the Mavericks have NBA metrics of 13th for scoring defense, 8th for field goal percentage permitted, 14th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 20th for defensive rebounding.  

Last year, Dallas caught everyone napping in the Western Conference playoffs.  These days, the Mavericks look like they have a playoff hangover.  

Timberwolves at Mavericks ATS Numbers 

In recent action, Dallas got the money in seven of its most recent ten games against Minnesota.  Five of the last seven games between the Wolves and Mavs went over the total.  Specifically at Dallas, Minnesota, got the money in four of their most recent six meetings with Dallas.  Additionally, four of the last five meetings between the Wolves and Mavs at Dallas went under the total.  

Minnesota Timberwolves to Watch

Anthony Edwards is the top Minnesota scorer, with 26.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Julias Randle adds 19.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per contest.  

Dallas Mavericks to Watch

First among Dallas scorers is Luka Doncic, with 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game.  Kyrie Irving adds 23.9 points and 4.8 assists per game.  

Timberwolves at Mavericks Betting Odds Free Picks

All things being equal, Minnesota offers more value as a quality road team. Dallas will draw too much casual sector money, inflating its price. Both teams and this series trend under the total.

Timberwolves at Mavericks Betting Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves and Under the Total

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