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 begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The point total is 232.5 for the matchup.

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 (63.9%)

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves are 20-27-0 against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks have 20 wins against the spread in 46 games this year.
• 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 47.8% of the time (22 out of 46 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has performed worse at home, covering 10 times in 24 home games, and 10 times in 23 road games.
• The Timberwolves have gone over the total less often at home, hitting the over in seven of 24 home matchups (29.2%). On the road, they have hit the over in 15 of 23 games (65.2%).
• This season, Dallas is 14-11-1 at home against the spread (.538 winning percentage). On the road, it is 6-14-0 ATS (.300).
• Mavericks games have gone above the over/under more often at home (13 times out of 26) than on the road (nine of 20) this season.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle is averaging 22.2 points, 5.4 assists and 7 rebounds.
• Anthony Edwards averages 29.7 points, 5.2 boards and 3.6 assists.
• Rudy Gobert is averaging 10.9 points, 11.3 boards and 1.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.7 blocked shots (sixth in NBA).
• Naz Reid is averaging 14.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
• Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg's numbers on the season are 18.8 points, 6.4 boards and 4.1 assists per contest. He is also draining 47.3% of his shots from the field and 28% from 3-point range, with an average of 1 trey.
• Per game, Naji Marshall provides the Mavericks 14.7 points, 4.9 boards and 3 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• P.J. Washington's numbers on the season are 14.1 points, 7.2 boards and 1.8 assists per game. He is making 45.1% of his shots from the field and 31.6% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.3 treys.
• Per game, Max Christie gets the Mavericks 13.3 points, 3.5 boards and 2.2 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Per game, Brandon Williams gives the Mavericks 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks.

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