Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game Info
- Date: Monday, December 19, 2022
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET- Venue: Target Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Coverage: BSSW and BSN
Nine matchups are on the NBA's Monday, Dec. 19 schedule, including a meeting at the Target Center between the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-15) and Dallas Mavericks (15-15).
The Timberwolves are feeling good after blowing out the Chicago Bulls, 150-126, on Sunday, led by game-high 37 points from Anthony Edwards. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are going through the opposite emotions after a 100-99 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers two nights ago.
Does Minnesota ha ve what it takes to extend its winning streak to three games? Or will Dallas figure out a way to spoil that goal?
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread
- All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
- Moneyline: DAL: (-176) | MIN: (+148)
- Spread: DAL: -4.5 (-106) | MIN: +4.5 (-114)
- Total: 228.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
The Mavericks enter this contest as clear road favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8 p .m. ET clash also features an over/under of 228.5 points, which is on the higher side for Monday's projected totals.
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Betting Trends
- The Mavericks compiled a 46-35-1 record against the spread last season.
- As 4-point underdogs or greater, the Timberwolves went 9-8 against the spread last season.
- Last season, 31 Mavericks games went over the point total.
- The Timberwolves had 49 of their 82 games hit the over last year.
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick
It's hard to like the Mavericks knowing that Luka Doncic is at less than 100%. The Serbian superstar is questionable for tonight's matchup due to a quad injury and it'd be terrible news if he was unable to suit up considering how Dallas has lost the three games that he's already missed this year.
Meanwhile, the Timberwolves looked great in their blowout win over the Bulls, shooting 65.5% from the field and 53.5% from three-point range. That's terrible news for a Dallas squad that's had suspect defense on the road, allowing opponents to average 50.6% field-goal (third-worst) and 39.5% three-point (fourth-worst) percentages.
With the Mavericks also losing eac h of their last three trips to Target Center by an average of 14 points, I'm even more inclined to back the Timberwolves.
Final Score Prediction:'Timberwolves: 116 | Mavericks: 109
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Best Bet
There's definitely value to be had here by going with a Timberwolves upset. The Mavericks are just 3-10 straight up in road games this season while also posting a minus-4.3 scoring margin in those contests.
I expect the likes of Edwards, Rudy Gobert and D'Angelo Russell to give Minnesota a big a dvantage here en route to an upset victory.