Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 25 

The Minnesota Timberwolves square off for a rematch against the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day. Minnesota, which lost 120-114 in the first meeting between the two teams, hopes to get its revenge and snap out of a three-game losing skid. Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert will lead the T-Wolves.

On the other hand, the Mavericks look to extend a two-game winning run when they host the Ant-Man and Co. Luka Doncic is listed in the injury report as probable but is expected to play. Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson headline the home team.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

The American Airlines Center will host the Timberwolves-Mavericks game. Basketball fans can also stream the action by subscribing to the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Timberwolves (+165) vs. Mavericks (-200)

Odds: Timberwolves (+5.0) vs. Mavericks (-5.0)

Total (O/U): Timberwolves (o221.0 -110) vs. Mavericks (u221.0 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ first order of business against their hosts is to limit their turnovers. In their 120-114 loss to the Mavericks early in the season, they were more efficient shooting the ball, but were undone by errors. Minnesota’s 20 miscues compared to Dallas’ 10 were game-changers. The T-Wolves conceded 25 points off errors, while the Mavericks surrendered five.

Anthony Edwards moaned about his team “having no s**t” on offense following a 133-107 defeat to the New York Knicks on Thursday. They can’t afford another stuttering offensive display and hope to walk away with a road win.

The Dallas Mavericks are tough to beat when Luka Doncic can help his teammates get going. In the win against the Timberwolves, Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington combined for 66 points and nine assists. To repeat against their opponents, ranked sixth in the NBA in defensive rating, the same strategy could work.

Doncic must limit his turnovers and his team must move the ball well. They have a good chance to stay unbeaten in the season series with Minnesota if they can do that.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks predicted starting lineups

Timberwolves

PG: Mike Conley | SG: Anthony Edwards | SF: Jaden McDaniels | PF: Julius Randle | C: Rudy Gobert

Mavericks

PG: Luka Doncic | PG: Kyrie Irving | SG: Klay Thompson | PF: PJ Washington | C: Dereck Lively II

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks betting tips

Naz Reid has played well against the Mavericks since last season’s playoffs. Against Dallas in their first meeting, he scattered 14 points. Over his last two games, he has averaged 19.5 points. Reid likely tops his 10.5 (O/U) points prop.

Kyrie Irving hasn’t scored over 21 points in his last four games and is averaging 19.6 PPG in December. However, he had 35 against the T-Wolves early in the season and could be due for a big scoring night. Irving could get past his 21.5 (O/U) points prop.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks prediction

The slumping Minnesota Timberwolves lost their last three games by an average of 16.3 points. Against the in-form Dallas Mavericks, even covering the +5.0 spread might not happen.