Mavericks vs. Timberwolves NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tv Channel, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 14

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: BSSW and BSN

The Dallas Mavericks (15-8) are underdogs (+2) as they try to build on a four-game win streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-5) at 8:30 PM ET on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at American Airlines Center. The game airs on BSSW and BSN. The matchup's over/under is set at 231.5.

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have covered the spread 11 times in 22 games with a set spread.
• In the Mavericks' 23 games this season, they have 13 wins against the spread.
• This season, 12 of the Timberwolves' games have gone over the point total out of 23 chances.
• Mavericks games this year have hit the over on 17 of 23 set point totals (73.9%).
• Minnesota sports a better record against the spread at home (7-3-1) than it does in away games (4-6-1).
• The Timberwolves have gone over the over/under in four of 11 home games (36.4%). They've fared better in road games, going over the total in eight of 11 matchups (72.7%).
• This season, Dallas is 5-6-0 at home against the spread (.455 winning percentage). On the road, it is 8-4-0 ATS (.667).
• Looking at the over/under, Mavericks games have finished over eight of 11 times at home (72.7%), and nine of 12 on the road (75%).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.6 points, 9.1 boards and 3.0 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Rudy Gobert is averaging 13.3 points, 12.2 boards and 1.0 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.5 steals and 2.5 blocked shots (fourth in league).
• Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Mike Conley's numbers on the season are 11.4 points, 3.1 boards and 6.2 assists per game, shooting 44.7% from the floor and 42.7% from downtown, with an average of 2.3 made 3-pointers.
• Naz Reid's numbers on the season are 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest, shooting 49.5% from the floor and 36.4% from downtown, with an average of 1.6 made treys.

Mavericks Leaders

• Per game, Luka Doncic provides the Mavericks 32.0 points, 8.2 boards and 8.9 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• The Mavericks receive 9.0 points per game from Dereck Lively, plus 8.1 boards and 1.2 assists.
• The Mavericks are receiving 17.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game from Tim Hardaway Jr..
• Derrick Jones Jr.'s numbers on the season are 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest. He is draining 49.7% of his shots from the field and 38.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 treys.
• Grant Williams' numbers on the season are 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest. He is making 44.2% of his shots from the field and 42.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.4 triples.

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