Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 20

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: ESPN, FDSN, KFAA, and WFAA

The Dallas Mavericks (19-35) are heavy, 12-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a nine-game losing streak when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-22) on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Target Center. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, FDSN, KFAA, and WFAA. The point total is set at 236.5 for the matchup.

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (82.4%)

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have compiled a 26-30-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks have 22 wins against the spread in 54 games this season.
• This season, 28 of the Timberwolves' games have gone over the point total out of 54 chances.
• Mavericks games this season have hit the over on 26 of 54 set point totals (48.1%).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has played worse when playing at home, covering 13 times in 29 home games, and 13 times in 27 road games.
• The Timberwolves have exceeded the over/under less often when playing at home, hitting the over in 10 of 29 home matchups (34.5%). In road games, they have hit the over in 18 of 27 games (66.7%).
• Dallas' winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (15-14-1). On the road, it is .292 (7-17-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Mavericks games have finished over more often at home (15 of 30, 50%) than on the road (11 of 24, 45.8%).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle's numbers on the season are 22.3 points, 7 boards and 5.4 assists per game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 32.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made treys.
• Anthony Edwards averages 29.3 points, 5.2 boards and 3.7 assists.
• Rudy Gobert is averaging 11 points, 1.7 assists and 11.1 rebounds.
• Naz Reid's numbers on the season are 14.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.4 made treys.
• Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 12.8 points, 4.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds.

Mavericks Leaders

• Naji Marshall averages 15.1 points for the Mavericks, plus 4.9 rebounds and 3 assists.
• P.J. Washington averages 14.1 points, 7 boards and 1.9 assists. He is also draining 44.7% of his shots from the field and 30.4% from 3-point range, with 1.2 treys per contest.
• Max Christie's numbers on the season are 13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He is making 46.7% of his shots from the floor and 42.6% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.5 triples.
• The Mavericks receive 12.7 points per game from Brandon Williams, plus 2.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
• Per game, Marvin Bagley III gives the Mavericks 10.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.8 blocks.

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