Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 22, 2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks matchup is one of nine games scheduled for Wednesday. The T-Wolves are ninth in the West with a 22-21 record, while the Mavs are seventh with a 23-20 record.

The two teams have played each other 138 times, with Dallas holding a 78-60 lead. This will be the third and final game between them this season. The series is tied 1-1, with Minnesota winning 105-99 in the most recent game on Christmas. Anthony Edwards led the team with 26 points, while Kyrie Irving had 39 points for Dallas.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks game details and odds

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at American Airlines Center. The matchup will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. It will also air locally on KFAA and FanDuel Sports Network - North. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Timberwolves (-135) vs. Mavericks (+115)

Spread: Timberwolves (-2) vs. Mavericks (+2)

Total (O/U): Timberwolves -110 (o217) vs. Mavericks -110 (u217)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks preview

The Timberwolves are on a two-game losing streak and have split their past 10 games. Despite trading for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo in the offseason, the team has struggled for consistency. After a successful 2023-24 season where they made it to the Western Conference finals, the T-Wolves have regressed so far.

Minnesota is coming off of a 108-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Anthony Edwards had 32 points but found very little help from the other starters as they combined for just 25 points. Naz Reid scored 29 points off the bench but that wasn’t enough.

The Mavericks defeated the T-Wolves in the Western Conference finals last season before losing to the Boston Celtics in the NBA finals. Dallas has a 3-7 record in the past 10 games, but it is mostly because of Luka Doncic’s left calf strain.

Once the Slovenian superstar returns to the lineup, Dallas is expected to be back to its normal self and contend for one of the top spots in the West.

The Mavs last played the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday and lost 110-105. Kyrie Irving had 33 points, while Daniel Gafford had a double-double of 31 points and 15 rebounds.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks betting props

Anthony Edwards’ points total is set at 27.5. He has crossed that mark in five straight games and should do so Wednesday as well.

Kyrie Irving’s points total is set at 26.5, which is under his season average of 24.2 points. Irving should have a good game but will likely fall just short of 27 points. So, bet on the under.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks prediction

The oddsmakers slightly favor the T-Wolves to win despite being on the road. Dallas is dealing with a lot of injuries right now and Minnesota should cover the spread for a win. This should be a fairly high-scoring game with the team total going past 217 points.