The Dallas Mavericks (4-10) and Minnesota Timberwolves (8-5) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game will broadcast live on FDSN.
The Wolves are 14-point favorites over the Mavericks on the spread (Timberwolves -14), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Minnesota is a -900 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Dallas is +600 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mavericks vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Monday, November 17.
My Mavericks vs Timberwolves Prediction
- Mavericks vs Timberwolves pick: Under 231.5 (-110)
My Timberwolves vs Mavericks best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves Odds
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+14 -110 | 231.5 -110 / -110 | +600 |
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-14 -110 | 231.5 -110 / -110 | -900 |
Mavericks vs Timberwolves NBA Preview, Predictions
The total for this game has jumped up four points from open, and I think it’s a great buyback spot the other way.
Dallas is the worst half-court offense in the league, and Minnesota is still stout defensively.
The Mavericks are 4-0 to the under on their team total on the road this season.
Under head coach Chris Finch, Minnesota is 17-9 to the under when opponents are on a third-in-four-nights spot and the Wolves are home favorites.
The one weakness for the Timberwolves defensively is that you can score on them in the pick-and-roll because they’re built to allow individual scoring while staying home on shooters.
Unfortunately, the Mavericks rank 24th in pull-up jumpers, which is the best way to punish the Wolves’ drop coverage.
The Wolves' offense is shaky, but the Mavs’ offense is a constant earthquake.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves Best Bet
- Under 231.5 (-110)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Timberwolves vs Mavericks betting prediction is on the under at 231.5 total points.
