Mavericks vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 29, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -5.5 favorites vs. the Mavericks
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT | KFAA

The Dallas Mavericks visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Minneapolis, MN.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Mavericks vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Mavericks are 1-2 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 1-2 against the spread.


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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Dallas Mavericks+4.5 -105O 220.5 -115+165
Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5 -115U 220.5 -105-200

Timberwolves vs Mavericks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Tuesday‘s game with confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Mavericks and Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Mavericks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with confidence.


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  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Game Total Under in 53 of their last 82 games (+21.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 78 games (+19.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the Spread in 37 of their last 58 games (+15.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the 4Q Spread in 19 of their last 25 away games (+13.10 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 45 games (+11.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 57 of their last 89 games (+21.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 75 games (+18.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 54 of their last 95 games (+10.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 44 games at home (+10.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Moneyline in 66 of their last 98 games (+9.65 Units / 3% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Mavericks have gone 1-2 (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 2-1 against the Moneyline (+0.4 Units / 3.36% ROI)
  • 1-2 against the Over for game total points (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI)
  • 2-1 against the Under for game total points (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 1-2 (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 2-1 against the Moneyline (+0.9 Units / 6.82% ROI)
  • 1-2 against the Over for game total points (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI)
  • 2-1 against the Under for game total points (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 45 of their last 92 games (-33.55 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 75 games (-28.95 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 38 of their last 94 games (-25.80 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 95 games (-24.20 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1H Spread in 41 of their last 96 games (-22.45 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 80 games (-31.00 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 84 games (-29.40 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 70 games (-26.85 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 70 games (-21.35 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 70 games (-21.30 Units / -26% ROI)

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Dallas Mavericks: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Mavericks were 41-27 (.603) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .487

The Mavericks were 13-17 (.433) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Mavericks were 13-24 (.351) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Mavericks were 8-1 (.889) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .609

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Mavericks

The Timberwolves are winless (0-4) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .113

The Timberwolves were 14-6 (.700) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Timberwolves were 24-14 (.632) when they win the turnover margin last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Timberwolves were 13-4 (.765) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. MavericksTuesday‘s Game, Oct. 29

  • Minnesota Timberwolves – No Injuries Reported
  • Dallas Mavericks – No Injuries Reported

Dallas Mavericks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (1,002 turnovers/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Mavericks had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.5 (240 assists/ 95 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Mavericks averaged 40.7 points in the paint per game (1,668 points/41 games) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.2

The Mavericks averaged 6.0 turnovers per game (496 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves averaged 12.4 fast break points per game (1,016 points/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

The Timberwolves shot 43% (368/853) in close and late situations last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Timberwolves averaged 12.3 second chance points per game (1,011 points/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Timberwolves shot 48% (3,383/6,973) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Dallas Mavericks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks averaged 6.3 steals per game (514 steals/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Mavericks averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,774 rebounds/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Mavericks averaged 7.0 steals per game (572 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Mavericks have averaged 6.6 steals per game (1,110 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,971 rebounds/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Timberwolves allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (4,222 points/3,480 shots) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.31

The Timberwolves averaged 8.0 steals per game (657 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Timberwolves allowed a TS% of 49% last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%


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