The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves meet in Game 2 of the best-of-7 Western Conference Finals at Target Center Friday. The Mavericks lead the series 1-0. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Mavericks covered as 5-point road underdogs in a 108-105 win in Game 1 Wednesday as the Over (207) hit. According to ESPN, Dallas had just a 21% win probability with 3:19 remaining, but G Luka Doncic'led a strong close for the Mavericks with 15 of his 33 points coming in the 4th quarter.
The Timberwolves were outscored 62-38 in the paint. G Anthony Edwards'was limited to just 19 points, and F Jaden McDaniels (24 points) scored 20 or more for a 3rd straight game.
Minnesota won 3 of 4 regular-season meetings between these teams. The home team went 3-1 against the spread (ATS), and the Under hit in each meeting.