Mavericks vs Timberwolves Picks and Prediction – 10/29/2024
Mavericks vs Timberwolves Prediction
In the first game of a Tuesday night NBA on TNT doubleheader, the Dallas Mavericks will battle the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Target Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Mavericks split their first two games of the season and are trying to integrate sharp-shooting G Klay Thompson to a team that reached the NBA Finals. This will be the second of a back-to-back for Dallas, who hosted Utah last night.
On Saturday, Dallas shot just 40 percent from the field during a 114-102 road loss against Phoenix. All-Star G Luka Doncic erupted for 40 points on 12-for-25 shooting and pulled down ten boards. Kyrie Irving added 22 points and five assists for the Mavericks.
The Minnesota Timberwolves shook their roster up a few weeks ago by trading All-Star F/C Karl-Anthony Towns to New York in exchange for F Julius Randle and G Donte DiVincenzo. The Timberwolves (2-1) currently rank tenth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 108.7 points per game. On Saturday, Minnesota raced out to a 14-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 112-101 home victory versus Toronto.
All-Star G Anthony Edwards and F Julius Randle led Minnesota with 24 points apiece on a combined 18-for-37 from the field. Rudy Gobert added 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who forced 20 turnovers.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves Pick Analysis
Dallas G Dante Exum underwent surgery on his right wrist and will be sidelined until January. These two teams have very similar statistical profiles. With the Mavericks playing on consecutive nights and the scoring power on both sides, take the over. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Timberwolves win 118-114.
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