Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 28

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: FDSN, KFAA, and WFAA

The Minnesota Timberwolves (28-19) visit the Dallas Mavericks (19-27) after losing three home road in a row. The Timberwolves are favored by 7 points in the contest, which starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The over/under for the matchup is set at 229.5.

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (63.6%)

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have covered the spread 20 times over 47 games with a set spread.
• The Mavericks are 20-25-1 against the spread this season.
• This season, 22 of the Timberwolves' games have gone over the point total out of 46 chances.
• Mavericks games this season have gone over the point total 22 times in 46 opportunities (47.8%).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has performed worse when playing at home, covering 10 times in 24 home games, and 10 times in 23 road games.
• The Timberwolves have eclipsed the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in seven of 24 home matchups (29.2%). In road games, they have hit the over in 15 of 23 games (65.2%).
• Dallas' winning percentage against the spread at home is .538 (14-11-1). On the road, it is .300 (6-14-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Mavericks games have finished over more frequently at home (13 of 26, 50%) than on the road (nine of 20, 45%).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle is averaging 22.2 points, 7 boards and 5.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.7 points, 3.6 assists and 5.2 rebounds.
• Rudy Gobert averages 10.9 points, 11.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists, shooting 71.3% from the field (first in league).
• Naz Reid is averaging 14.3 points, 2.4 assists and 6.3 boards.
• Donte DiVincenzo averages 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists, shooting 41.4% from the field and 38% from downtown, with 3.1 made treys per game (10th in league).

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 18.8 points for the Mavericks, plus 6.4 boards and 4.1 assists.
• The Mavericks get 14.7 points per game from Naji Marshall, plus 4.9 rebounds and 3 assists.
• The Mavericks get 14.1 points per game from P.J. Washington, plus 7.2 boards and 1.8 assists.
• The Mavericks are getting 13.3 points, 3.5 boards and 2.2 assists per game from Max Christie.
• Brandon Williams' numbers on the season are 12.4 points, 2.9 boards and 3.7 assists per game. He is making 45.6% of his shots from the field.

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