The Minnesota Timberwolves'(17-5) visit the'Dallas Mavericks'(15-8) on Thursday. Tip from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Minnesota won 2-1 last season
The Timberwolves snapped a 6-game winning streak and failed to cover as 4.5-point underdogs in a 121-107 loss at the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. C Karl-Anthony Towns, G'Mike Conley'and C'Naz Reid'each scored team-highs of 17 points while Towns added 12 rebounds for a double-double. Minnesota shot 44% from the field.
Dallas is on a 4-game winning streak after knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers 127-125 on Tuesday while covering as a 2.5-point home underdog. G Luka Doncic had 33 points and a game-high 17 assists while F Tim Hardaway Jr.'scored 32 on 5-of-10 shooting from 3. No other Mavs player dished out more than 3 assists while Dallas shot 49.4% from the field.