Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 20

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: ESPN, FDSN, KFAA, and WFAA

The Dallas Mavericks (19-35) are heavy underdogs (-14.5) as they try to stop a four-game road slide when they square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-22) on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Target Center. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, FDSN, KFAA, and WFAA. The matchup has an over/under set at 239.5 points.

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Timberwolves win (83.1%)

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have compiled a 26-30-0 record against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Mavericks are 22-31-1 this season.
• Games involving the Timberwolves have hit the over 28 times out of 54 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this year have hit the over on 26 of 54 set point totals (48.1%).
• Minnesota has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 13 times in 29 games when playing at home, and it has covered 13 times in 27 games when playing on the road.
• At home, the Timberwolves go over the over/under 34.5% of the time (10 of 29 games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, going over the total in 66.7% of games (18 of 27).
• Dallas' winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (15-14-1). On the road, it is .292 (7-17-0).
• Mavericks games have finished above the over/under more often at home (15 times out of 30) than away (11 of 24) this year.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle is averaging 22.3 points, 7 boards and 5.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.3 points, 3.7 assists and 5.2 rebounds.
• Rudy Gobert averages 11 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
• Naz Reid is averaging 14.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
• Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 12.8 points, 4.5 boards and 4.2 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Mavericks Leaders

• Per game, Naji Marshall gets the Mavericks 15.1 points, 4.9 boards and 3 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.1 blocks.
• P.J. Washington's numbers on the season are 14.1 points, 7 boards and 1.9 assists per game. He is making 44.7% of his shots from the floor and 30.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.2 treys.
• Per game, Max Christie gives the Mavericks 13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists, plus 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Per game, Brandon Williams provides the Mavericks 12.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.2 blocks.
• The Mavericks receive 10.2 points per game from Marvin Bagley III, plus 5.9 boards and 1.5 assists.

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