Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Predictions Picks and Odds 01/22/25

On Wednesday(01/22), the Dallas Mavericks(23-20) will clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves(22-21) in an NBA Regular-Season contest. The Mavs are 7th in the Western Conference, whereas the Timberwolves are 9th in the West. Know about the analysis and predictions related to this Western Conference affair here.

Where to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves

When and where can you catch this exciting NBA game? Here is information about the list of broadcasters.

Date: 01/22
Time: 5:30 PM (CST)
Location: American Airlines Center (Dallas Texas)
Where to watch: The match is available via the NBA League Pass.

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The Mavericks have derailed

The Mavericks enter the game after a 5-point loss against the Charlotte Hornets despite a 33-point masterclass by Kyrie Irving. The Mavs have lost 9 out of their last 12 games, largely because they are missing Luka Doncic who hasn’t played since Christmas. The Mavs’ offense is overly dependent upon Kyrie Irving and the defense has also suffered because of offensive lapses. Doncic’s injury status will be determined in a week or so, and the Mavs will hope he returns because their season is going nowhere currently.

The Timberwolves are losing too many close games.

The Timberwolves come into this game after losing by 2 points to the Memphis Grizzlies despite a 32-point performance by Anthony Edwards. The Wolves led by 11 points in the first half but failed to seal the deal, which sums up their season. They have mostly lost games with single-digit differential, often making inadvertent errors late in the game. Apart from Edwards, the team lacks a dependable scoring option during close-out situations, especially as Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo haven’t adjusted to the system. Has the Timberwolves franchise lost its direction?

Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

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Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Numbers

Dallas Mavericks Recent Games:

Lost 105-110 against the Charlotte Hornets.
Won 106-98 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Lost 116-119 against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Key stats:

The Mavs have scored 105 or fewer points in three of the last five games.
Daniel Gafford has scored 31, 8, and 27 points in the last three games respectively.
PJ Washington has grabbed 8 or more rebounds in three of the last four games.

Minnesota Timberwolves’s latest games:

Lost 106-108 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Lost 117-124 against the Cleveland Cavaliers
Won 116-99 against the New York Knicks.

Key stats:

The Timberwolves have won four out of their last five games.
Anthony Edwards has scored 28 or more points in five straight games.
Jalen McDaniels has scored 11 or more points in three of the last four games.

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves– Final Prediction and Additional Information

The Mavericks have been in tatters lately but have managed to keep it close. The return of Irving has bolstered them but they lack the offensive depth at multiple positions. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves haven’t been terrible by any standard, but their offensive collapses have been frequent. This can give a chance for the Mavericks to improve their record, however, the Timberwolves are favorites to snatch one away from home. The total can be over 210 points but will probably be below 222 points here.

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Shubham Singh

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!