The Dallas Mavericks (18-13) and Minnesota Timberwolves (22-7) meet Thursday with tip-off from Target Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Minnesota leads 1-0
Dallas lost 113-110 to the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday while failing to cover as a 6-point home favorite. Dallas led by as much as 20 points vs. Cleveland, but a terrible 41-point 2nd half led to the Mavericks choking the lead in the 4th quarter.
Minnesota was routed 129-106 by the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday while failing to cover as a 2-point underdog. The Timberwolves have' allowed opponents to score at least 120 points in 2 of their last 4 games, losing each of those 2. Minnesota is 3-2 in its last 5.