Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 25

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2024
• Time: 2:30 PM ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+

The Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) are underdogs (+5.5) in their attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (19-10) at 2:30 PM ET on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at American Airlines Center. The contest airs on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 221.5 points.

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Mavericks are 18-11-0 against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 11-17-0 this season.
• This season, Mavericks games have hit the over 16 times out of 28 chances.
• Timberwolves games this season have gone over the total in 13 of 28 opportunities (46.4%).
• In home games, Dallas sports a better record against the spread (9-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (9-6-0).
• The Mavericks have hit the over on the total in five of 14 home games (35.7%). They've fared better on the road, eclipsing the total in 11 of 15 matchups (73.3%).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has had better results away (7-7-0) than at home (4-10-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Timberwolves games have gone over seven of 14 times at home (50%), and six of 14 away (42.9%).

Mavericks Leaders

• Luka Doncic is averaging 28.8 points, 8.1 assists and 8.5 boards.
• Kyrie Irving is averaging 23.4 points, 5.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
• Daniel Gafford is averaging 12.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.5 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
• P.J. Washington is averaging 12.6 points, 2.2 assists and 7.9 boards.
• Dereck Lively is averaging 8.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 1.6 blocked shots (eighth in NBA).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.3 points, 5.5 boards and 4 assists for the Timberwolves.
• The Timberwolves are getting 20 points, 6.9 boards and 4.1 assists per game from Julius Randle.
• The Timberwolves are receiving 10.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Rudy Gobert.
• Naz Reid averages 12.4 points, 5.1 boards and 1.7 assists. He is draining 45.2% of his shots from the floor and 35.4% from 3-point range, with 1.8 treys per game.
• The Timberwolves are getting 10 points, 4.3 boards and 1.7 assists per game from Jaden McDaniels.

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