Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Western Finals Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for May 26

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: TNT and truTV

The Dallas Mavericks take a 2-0 series lead into Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. The Mavericks are favored by 1.5 points in the matchup, which airs on TNT and truTV at 8:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under set at 209 points.

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Mavericks are 48-34-0 against the spread this season.
• The Timberwolves have 40 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• Games involving the Mavericks have hit the over 37 times this season.
• The Timberwolves have gone over the point total 50% of the time this season (41 of 82 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Dallas has played worse at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 27 times in 41 road games.
• The Mavericks have eclipsed the total in 16 of 41 home games (39%). They've fared better in road games, eclipsing the total in 21 of 41 matchups (51.2%).
• Minnesota's winning percentage against the spread at home is .439 (18-22-1). Away, it is .537 (22-18-1).
• In terms of the over/under, Timberwolves games have finished over less frequently at home (19 of 41, 46.3%) than away (22 of 41, 53.7%).

Mavericks Leaders

• Luka Doncic averages 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists, shooting 48.7% from the floor and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with 4.1 made 3-pointers per contest (second in NBA).
• Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.6 points, 5 boards and 5.2 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Daniel Gafford averages 11 points, 7.6 boards and 1.6 assists.
• P.J. Washington is averaging 12.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 14.4 points, 1.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards averages 25.9 points, 5.4 boards and 5.1 assists. He is also draining 46.1% of his shots from the field and 35.7% from 3-point range, with 2.4 triples per contest.
• The Timberwolves are getting 14 points, 12.9 boards and 1.3 assists per game from Rudy Gobert.
• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 21.8 points, 8.3 boards and 3 assists. He is making 50.4% of his shots from the floor and 41.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 treys per contest.
• Per game, Naz Reid gets the Timberwolves 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Mike Conley averages 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists. He is sinking 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 44.2% from 3-point range (third in NBA), with 2.4 treys per game.

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