Timberwolves vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 29, 2023, 1:09AM | Published: Dec 28, 2023, 7:03AM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Target Center on Friday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are aiming to beat a Mavericks line-up that includes Tim Hardaway, Dante Exum and Derrick Jones.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Mavericks game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Timberwolves vs Mavericks
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Minnesota-Dallas NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves an 82% chance of defeating the Mavericks at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Mavericks: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Target Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.15, Mavericks $7.20
- Line: Timberwolves -12.5 ($2.04), Mavericks +12.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $1.96
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Timberwolves at $1.15 and the Mavericks at $7.20.
The Timberwolves are 12.5-point favourites against the Mavericks, with odds of $2.04 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Mavericks (+12.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 227.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $1.96.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Mavericks (+12.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the 227.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Timberwolves vs Mavericks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $7.20 with Betfair (3.5% edge)
- Line: Mavericks +12.5 at $1.94 with Betfair (55% probability)
- Total Points: Under 227.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (53% probability)
Stats Insider's Timberwolves vs Mavericks best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Mavericks to win is our recommended option due to the 3.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Timberwolves vs Mavericks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Mavericks at Target Center this Friday has the Timberwolves winning 118-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Minnesota vs Dallas on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks: Player Props
Looking for Timberwolves vs Mavericks player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Tim Hardaway is projected to have 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists for the Mavericks.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 25 | 6 | 5 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 20 | 8 | 3 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 16 | 4 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Rudy Gobert | 13 | 11 | 2 |
Mavericks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway | 18 | 5 | 2 |
| Dante Exum | 15 | 5 | 4 |
| Derrick Jones | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Jaden Hardy | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Dereck Lively | 11 | 8 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs Dallas match-up at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Mavericks: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Timberwolves and Mavericks at Target Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Friday 29 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Minnesota vs Dallas predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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