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One of the most interesting games we will be able to enjoy this Monday, February 13, in the NBA will be Timberwolves vs Mavericks: it will be a game between two high quality teams that still have a lot to play for.
Seven of the last ten matchups between these teams have gone to the home side, a trend the Wolves will want to continue in this matchup, but with the Mavericks winning their last game on the road, nothing can be taken for granted.
Without further ado, JefeBet presents an analysis and prediction for this Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks matchup. Besides, there are many more predictions for each of the NBA games, so we invite you to take a look at them.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Regular Season Game on February 13, 2023
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
- When: Monday, February 13, 2023, 8:30 PM ET
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Betting on the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Regular Season Record: 30-29
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been able to get by without Karl-Anthony Twons for much of the season. However, they will now have to deal with D’Angello Russell’s departure, who was traded a couple of days ago. Thus, Anthony Edwards will be a key player on the team like never before.
That was demonstrated in their previous match, where Edwards could only score 17 points and the team was totally outplayed by the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 107–128. Ja Morant was the best player of that game, scoring 32 points, 9 assists, and 9 rebounds.
Even without KAT, the Wolves have managed to be a decent offensive team, averaging 115.7 points per game, led by Edwards, who averages 24.6 points and 4.6 assists per game.
Betting on the Dallas Mavericks
- Regular Season Record: 31-26
For their part, the Dallas Mavericks have had some blue days, but a recent stretch of six wins in seven games has moved them back into third place in the Western Conference, albeit 7.0 games back from the top.
Things appear to be getting even better for the Mavericks, as they can now count on Luka Dončić, who has been experiencing some physical discomfort recently, and will now have a luxury right-hand man with Kyrie Irving joining the team during the trade deadline.
Returning home after five games only improves the outlook for the Mavericks, who have been a fantastic home team this season, going 19-9 at home. While their average of 113.9 points scored on their home floor is not gaudy, they managed to help a defense that averages 109.0 points allowed per game at home.
JefeBet Prediction
Although they lost Russell, the Timberwolves got a high-quality and experienced player in Mike Conley, so it is expected that they will be able to keep their level of performance. However, that is unlikely to happen here, given that they will be visiting the Mavericks, who are very strong when they are at home and whose defense has proven to be able to handle anyone.
Also, with Dončić and Irving now together, it is hoped that they can do much better offensively than they have fared so far, and this matchup, against a defense that allows an average of 116.8 points when visiting, will be a great opportunity to start doing that.
The Wolves can be a very competitive team, but they will struggle on rival territory and against a fired-up Mavericks. Therefore, we expect the home team to be strong once again in front of their home crowd and take a comfortable victory.
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks Spread.
