After stealing home court advantage with a 108-105 upset victory in Game 1, the Mavericks aim to take a dominating 2-0 series lead in their NBA West Finals matchup.
With Wednesday’s victory, the Mavericks have now won three in a row and sport an impressive 5-1 record in their past six road contests. For the Timberwolves, their series-opening loss extended their woes at home, where they have now lost three of four overall, and have also fallen to outright defeat in three of their past four as betting chalk.
Despite their recent struggles, the Timberwolves look to Friday’s contest as 5.5-point favorites on the Game 2 odds. However, Minnesota has tumbled to a +130 underdog on the NBA series prices, where the Mavericks now lead the way as -155 chalk. The total for Game 2 is pegged at 207.5.
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves NBA Playoff Betting Odds
After quickly seizing an early lead in Game 1, the Timberwolves seemingly ran out of gas after recess, scoring just 43 second-half points on their way to a 108-105 loss, and have now recording just 102 points per game over their past six outings. Not surprisingly, that is reflected in the T-Wolves’ shooting percentage, with the club managing to top the 48.5% field goal percentage they compiled during the regular season just once in their past six outings. However, with the total getting consistently pegged below 210, the OVER has paid out in four of Minnesota’s past six outings.
Winners in 14 of their past 19 overall away contests, the Mavericks have fueled their road warriors with stingy defensive performances. The Mavs have limited opponents to 93 or fewer points in four of their past six road contests and have surrendered more than 110n points just twice in their past 16 away dates, fueling an 11-5 run for the UNDER in totals betting.
Dallas Mavericks
Despite battling a nagging knee injury that has made him a fixture on game day injury reports, Luka Doncic turned in another dominating performance in Game 1, racking up a game-high 33 points, along with eight assists. Officially, listed as probable for Friday, Doncic has now averaged 31 points over his past three games and just under 10 helpers over his past four outings, and is worth backing on the NBA player props as a +100 bet to be the top point getter on Friday night. Kyrie Irving enjoyed another big night at Target Center, where he has enjoyed plenty of success, turning in his best performance since the first round with 30 points. However, this club could use more production from the bench, which generated just 14 combined points in Game 1.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The T-Wolves shot just 42.7% from the field in Game 1, with two of their biggest stars consistently missing the mark. The series-opening favourite to claim West Finals MVP honours, Anthony Edwards went just 6-for-16 for 19 points, and has now converted just 30% while averaging 18.5 points over his past two games, and now trails Luka Doncic as a +160 bet on the West Finals MVP odds. Things went no better for Karl-Anthony Towns, who went just 6-for-20 from the floor for 16 points, and has now averaged just 20 points per game over his past four outings. The T-Wolves benefited from contributions off the bench from Kyle Anderson and Naz Reid, who combined for 26 points, but must get more out of their big shooters if they are to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.
Game 2 Prediction: Who Will Win Mavericks vs. Timberwolves?
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MAVERICKS
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TIMBERWOLVES
101
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 23 May 3:06am | MIN | -4.5 -115 | O +208.5 -105 |
| Closing 25 May 2:43am | MIN | -1.5 -110 | O +216.5 -115 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
| Points |
33.86 |
| Assists |
9.8 |
| Rebounds |
9.24 |
| FG% |
78 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.93 |
| Points |
25.94 |
| Assists |
5.91 |
| Rebounds |
12.92 |
| FG% |
66.1 |
| Steals |
1.28 |
| Blocks |
2.13 |
| Points |
28.86 |
| Assists |
8.09 |
| Rebounds |
9.45 |
| FG% |
67.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points |
27.56 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
83.3 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.13 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Timberwolves Team Leaders
| Points |
33.86 |
| Assists |
9.8 |
| Rebounds |
9.24 |
| FG% |
78 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.93 |
| Points |
25.94 |
| Assists |
5.91 |
| Rebounds |
12.92 |
| FG% |
66.1 |
| Steals |
1.28 |
| Blocks |
2.13 |
| Points |
28.86 |
| Assists |
8.09 |
| Rebounds |
9.45 |
| FG% |
67.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points |
27.56 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
83.3 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.13 |
Injuries
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Daniel Gafford (PF)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Dante Exum (PG)
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)
Daniel Gafford (PF)
P.J. Washington (PF)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG)
Monte Morris (PG)
Rudy Gobert (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 06 / 05 / 24 | 9-6 | 7-9 | + - |
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Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is likely to suit up against the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference second round. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Doub Tues | Shoulder - 04 / 05 / 24 | 10-6 | 8-9 | + - |
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Kleber is hampered by a dislocation of the AC joint in his right shoulder, and is not expected to play in Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday. |
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| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 24 / 04 / 24 | 12-8 | 9-12 | + - |
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Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and he is likely to suit up against the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference second round. |
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| Daniel Gafford (PF) | Ques Fri | Back - 24 / 04 / 24 | 12-8 | 9-12 | + - |
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Gafford is hindered by lower-back soreness, and it is up in the air if he will line up for Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers. |
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| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) | Prob Sun | Illness - 20 / 04 / 24 | 12-9 | 9-13 | + - |
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Hardaway is ailing from an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sun | Back - 13 / 04 / 24 | 13-10 | 9-15 | + - |
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Kleber is dealing with back spasms, but it is forecasted that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers. |
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| Dante Exum (PG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 13 / 04 / 24 | 13-10 | 9-15 | + - |
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Exum is laid up with a right foot sprain, but it is predicted that he will participate in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers. |
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| Derrick Jones Jr. (SF) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 13 / 04 / 24 | 13-10 | 9-15 | + - |
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Jones is hampered by a left shoulder sprain, but it is projected that he will line up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Daniel Gafford (PF) | Prob Sun | Elbow - 13 / 04 / 24 | 13-10 | 9-15 | + - |
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Gafford is tending to right elbow soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| P.J. Washington (PF) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24 | 13-10 | 9-15 | + - |
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Washington is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will face the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Ques Thur | Achilles - 29 / 05 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Conley is hampered by a achilles injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Tues | Academics - 28 / 05 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Conley has an achilles injury, but he is likely to be on court against the Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Sun | Achilles - 25 / 05 / 24 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Conley is battling with a right soleus strain, but he is likely to be on court against the Mavericks in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Ques Fri | Achilles - 23 / 05 / 24 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Conley has an achilles injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday's clash against the Mavericks for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Wed | Achilles - 21 / 05 / 24 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Conley is battling with a left soleus strain, but he is projected to be in Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Sun | Achilles - 18 / 05 / 24 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
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Conley is managing a right soleus strain, but he is expected to play against the Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Thurs | Achilles - 14 / 05 / 24 | 3-5 | 5-3 | + - |
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Conley is hampered by an right Achilles injury, but he is expected to play against the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 24 | 4-6 | 6-4 | + - |
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Alexander-Walker is managing a left shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Monte Morris (PG) | Ques Fri | Finger - 07 / 05 / 24 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Morris is nursing a right index finger sprain, and it is uncertain if he will be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Nuggets. |
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| Rudy Gobert (C) | Prob Fri | Personal - 06 / 05 / 24 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Gobert was tending to a personal matter, but he is projected to play Game 3 of the Western Conference second round against the Nuggets. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 23 May 3:06am MIN -4.5 -115 O +208.5 -105 Closing 25 May 2:43am MIN -1.5 -110 O +216.5 -115 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
Points 33.86
Assists 9.8
Rebounds 9.24
FG% 78
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.93
Points 25.94
Assists 5.91
Rebounds 12.92
FG% 66.1
Steals 1.28
Blocks 2.13
Points 28.86
Assists 8.09
Rebounds 9.45
FG% 67.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.5
Points 27.56
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 83.3
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.13
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Timberwolves Team Leaders
Points 33.86
Assists 9.8
Rebounds 9.24
FG% 78
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.93
Points 25.94
Assists 5.91
Rebounds 12.92
FG% 66.1
Steals 1.28
Blocks 2.13
Points 28.86
Assists 8.09
Rebounds 9.45
FG% 67.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.5
Points 27.56
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 83.3
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.13
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Injuries
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 06 / 05 / 24Maxi Kleber (PF)
Doub Tues Shoulder - 04 / 05 / 24Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 24 / 04 / 24Daniel Gafford (PF)
Ques Fri Back - 24 / 04 / 24Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Prob Sun Illness - 20 / 04 / 24Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sun Back - 13 / 04 / 24Dante Exum (PG)
Prob Sun Foot - 13 / 04 / 24Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 13 / 04 / 24Daniel Gafford (PF)
Prob Sun Elbow - 13 / 04 / 24P.J. Washington (PF)
Prob Sun Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Ques Thur Achilles - 29 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Tues Academics - 28 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Sun Achilles - 25 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Ques Fri Achilles - 23 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Wed Achilles - 21 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Sun Achilles - 18 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Thurs Achilles - 14 / 05 / 24Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 24Monte Morris (PG)
Ques Fri Finger - 07 / 05 / 24Rudy Gobert (C)
Prob Fri Personal - 06 / 05 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 06 / 05 / 24 9-6 7-9 + - Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is likely to suit up against the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference second round.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Doub Tues Shoulder - 04 / 05 / 24 10-6 8-9 + - Kleber is hampered by a dislocation of the AC joint in his right shoulder, and is not expected to play in Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 24 / 04 / 24 12-8 9-12 + - Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and he is likely to suit up against the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference second round.
Daniel Gafford (PF) Ques Fri Back - 24 / 04 / 24 12-8 9-12 + - Gafford is hindered by lower-back soreness, and it is up in the air if he will line up for Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) Prob Sun Illness - 20 / 04 / 24 12-9 9-13 + - Hardaway is ailing from an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sun Back - 13 / 04 / 24 13-10 9-15 + - Kleber is dealing with back spasms, but it is forecasted that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers.
Dante Exum (PG) Prob Sun Foot - 13 / 04 / 24 13-10 9-15 + - Exum is laid up with a right foot sprain, but it is predicted that he will participate in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers.
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF) Prob Sun Shoulder - 13 / 04 / 24 13-10 9-15 + - Jones is hampered by a left shoulder sprain, but it is projected that he will line up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Daniel Gafford (PF) Prob Sun Elbow - 13 / 04 / 24 13-10 9-15 + - Gafford is tending to right elbow soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
P.J. Washington (PF) Prob Sun Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24 13-10 9-15 + - Washington is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will face the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Mike Conley (PG) Ques Thur Achilles - 29 / 05 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Conley is hampered by a achilles injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Tues Academics - 28 / 05 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Conley has an achilles injury, but he is likely to be on court against the Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Sun Achilles - 25 / 05 / 24 1-3 3-1 + - Conley is battling with a right soleus strain, but he is likely to be on court against the Mavericks in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Mike Conley (PG) Ques Fri Achilles - 23 / 05 / 24 2-3 3-2 + - Conley has an achilles injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday's clash against the Mavericks for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Wed Achilles - 21 / 05 / 24 2-3 3-2 + - Conley is battling with a left soleus strain, but he is projected to be in Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Sun Achilles - 18 / 05 / 24 3-3 3-3 + - Conley is managing a right soleus strain, but he is expected to play against the Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Thurs Achilles - 14 / 05 / 24 3-5 5-3 + - Conley is hampered by an right Achilles injury, but he is expected to play against the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG) Ques Sun Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 24 4-6 6-4 + - Alexander-Walker is managing a left shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Monte Morris (PG) Ques Fri Finger - 07 / 05 / 24 5-6 6-5 + - Morris is nursing a right index finger sprain, and it is uncertain if he will be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Nuggets.
Rudy Gobert (C) Prob Fri Personal - 06 / 05 / 24 5-6 6-5 + - Gobert was tending to a personal matter, but he is projected to play Game 3 of the Western Conference second round against the Nuggets.