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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 25)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Timberwolves vs. Suns Christmas Day game features Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic.
- The Mavericks have back-to-back wins.
- Minnesota Timberwolves lost last night against the Atlanta Hawks, 117-104.
Two of the guys who will take over the NBA after the old crew is retired, Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic, meet on Christmas Day. The Timberwolves and the Mavericks are direct rivals for the NBA playoff spot and last year’s NBA Western Conference finalists.
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How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, December 25, 2:30 pm ET
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
- How To Watch: ESPN, ABC
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +170 | +2.5 | 226.5 |
| Dallas Mavericks | -200 | -2.5 | 226.5 |
Game Preview
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves lost to the unpredictable Hawks in Atlanta, 117-104. With this defeat, the Minnesota franchise fell to .500, with 14 wins and losses each.
Minnesota plays a solid defense and allows only 106.9 points. This is the fourth-fewest in the NBA. But on the other side, their attack sometimes struggles to gain consistency. That’s because Julius Randle is still trying to adapt to the new environment.
The Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers last night, 132-108. Luka Doncic came back following a two-game pause to score a game-high 27 points and have seven boards and assists. Daniel Gafford added 23 points off the bench, while Kyrie Irving scored 20 points.
The Mavericks are the fourth-best offense in the NBA with 118.4 per game, but on the other hand, they limit the rivals to only 45.2% of shooting from the field, which is the fifth-lowest percentage in the league.
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Head to Head
The Mavs defeated the Timberwolves in Minnesota in late October, 120-114. It was still early into the season.
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Prediction
Minnesota isn’t stable right now, and even though they have a solid team that is loaded with quality, we will pick the Mavs here at this stage. They look more consistent and play at home, plus, we believe that their style of play isn’t suitable for Minnesota’s frontcourt.
- Free NBA pick: Dallas Mavericks win
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