The Minnesota Timberwolves (22-21) travel to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (23-20) on Wednesday, January 22nd. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on ESPN. Both the Timberwolves and Mavericks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks
The Timberwolves Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Timberwolves fell to 22-21 on the season after a 108-106 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday. Minnesota, who came in as +5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the two-point loss. The game’s total of 214 points fell well short of the 235-point O/U line.
Minnesota went on a 15-0 run early, stretching the score from 21-17 to 36-17. They led 54-43 at halftime, but the Grizzlies outscored them 28-22 in the 3rd and 37-30 in the 4th to complete the comeback.
The Mavericks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Mavericks fell to 23-20 on the season after a 110-105 road loss to the Hornets on Monday. Dallas entered the game as 4-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 215, falling short of the 224-point over/under line.
A key moment came when Charlotte went on a 14-0 run, turning a 55-49 deficit into a 63-55 lead. Dallas regained a slight edge by the end of the 3rd quarter, leading 83-82, but the Hornets outscored them 28-22 in the 4th to seal the win.
Timberwolves Offense Breakdown
In their 108-106 loss to the Grizzlies, the Timberwolves shot just 38.7% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 32.6%. Anthony Edwards led the way with 32 points, including 12 in the 1st quarter, while Naz Reid added 29 points, 15 of which came in the 4th quarter.
Reid connected on 5 threes at a 50% rate, and Rob Dillingham contributed 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep and finishing with 15 points, 7 of which came in the final quarter. The Timberwolves hit 14 threes as a team.
Mavericks Offense Breakdown
The Mavericks struggled offensively in their loss to the Hornets, shooting just 43.2% from the field and connecting on only 6 threes at an 18.8% clip. Kyrie Irving led the way with 33 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%, while Daniel Gafford added 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 80% from the floor.
Irving scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Gafford added 4 of his 13 2nd quarter points in the final period. P.J. Washington contributed 13 points, with 4 coming in the 4th.
Timberwolves Team Defense
Defensively, the Timberwolves were solid through three quarters, holding the Grizzlies to 21 points in the 1st and 22 in the 2nd. However, they gave up 37 points in the 4th, leading to a 108-106 loss. Overall, they held Memphis to 43% shooting.
Minnesota excelled at defending the three, allowing just 7 made threes on 21% shooting. The Grizzlies went to the line 34 times, making 27 free throws. The Timberwolves finished with 35 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 6 blocks.
Mavericks Team Defense
The Timberwolves put together a strong defensive effort through the first three quarters, holding the Grizzlies to just 43 points. However, they struggled in the 4th, giving up 37 points, which contributed to their 108-106 loss. Despite the loss, Minnesota did a great job defending the three-point line, allowing Memphis to make just 7 threes on 21% shooting.
Overall, the Timberwolves sent the Grizzlies to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 27 attempts. Minnesota finished with 35 defensive rebounds, but they allowed 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks Trends
- Through their last ten road games, Minnesota has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 108 points per game.
- Through their last ten home games, Dallas has an ATS record of just 2-8. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Dallas has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 1-2 straight up.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks Prediction
We’re backing the Timberwolves for a victory, with the projected score at 109-104. Additionally, we favor them to cover the spread, so we recommend placing a bet on the Timberwolves at -2.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 217, and our model predicts the Timberwolves and Mavericks to score a combined 213 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:January 22, 2025 Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves