With the total for Wednesday night’s Mavericks vs. Timberwolves matchup opening at 222.5 and dropping to 221.5, is the under the smart bet? Tonight’s matchup from Target Center is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
577 Dallas Mavericks (+13) at 578 Minnesota Timberwolves (-13); o/u 221.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 31 2023
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Public Bettors Back Dallas
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 68% of public bettors are currently backing the Mavericks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Luka, Kyrie out for Mavs
Luka Doncic (right ankle sprain), Kyrie Irving (right thumb sprain) and Dereck Lively II (broken nose) will not play against Minnesota on Wednesday. Dallas will be without arguably their three best players, which will open up plenty of shots and minutes. Josh Green, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Grant Williams should all continue to start, though Jaden Hardy will have a chance to join them in place of Luka. Maxi Kleber, Dwight Powell and Richaun Holmes will also take on extra minutes with Lively out, and Powell should replace Lively in the starting unit.
Towns Scores 21 Points vs. Thunder
Karl-Anthony Towns logged 39 minutes in Monday’s 107-101 win over the Thunder, scoring 21 points (6-of-15 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs) with 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers. Towns has recorded a double-double in two of his last three games, his best stretch regarding double-doubles since mid-December (four in five games).
Playing alongside Rudy Gobert will cut into a player’s rebound tally, but KAT’s average this season (8.7) is higher than the number he produced in 2022-23 (8.1). He’s managed to stay relatively healthy this season, providing 3rd-round value in 8- and 9-cat formats. Towns and the Timberwolves play their final three games of Week 15 at home, beginning with the Mavericks on Wednesday.
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves NBA Betting Trends
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite
Timberwolves are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite
Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog
Dallas is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games following a straight up win
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves NBA Prediction:
Take the under. The under is 4-0 in the Timberwolves’ last four games overall, is 9-4 in their last 13 home games and is 7-1 in their last nine games playing on one day of rest. On the other side, the under is 6-2 in the Mavericks’ last eight road games, is 15-7 in their last 22 games overall and is 10-1 in their last 11 games following a win.
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Betting Prediction: UNDER 221.5
