The Timberwolves will once again be trying to stave off elimination when they return home on Thursday night to face the Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA West Finals.
The T-Wolves avoided getting swept in the series by claiming a 105-100 victory in Game 4, but have posted just one victory in their past five appearances on home hardwood at Target Center. Vying for their first berth in the NBA Finals in over a decade, the Mavericks have emerged as road warriors during this postseason while posting wins in six of seven away dates including each of their past four.
In the wake of their Game 4 victory, the Timberwolves arrive home perched as 4.5-point favourites on the NBA Game 5 odds, but sit well off the pace on the NBA series prices as +425 underdogs. The Mavericks lead the way as -550 chalk to eventually win this series, and the total for Thursday’s matchup is pegged at 209.5.
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 5 Betting Odds
The Timberwolves turned in their strongest defensive performance of the series in Game 4, with the UNDER also prevailing for the first time. Overall, the Timberwolves have thrived in low-scoring contests. The top defensive team in the NBA during the regular season, the T-Wolves have won and covered in each of their six playoff games to date in which the UNDER has paid out. For the Mavericks, Tuesday’s defeat snapped a five-game win streak, However, Dallas has been a reliable bet when sporting positive odds, winning outright in each of their past four, and covering in nine of their past 12 overall.
Dallas Mavericks
Once again, Luka Doncic led the attack for the Mavericks in Game 4, piling up 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists to record his fifth triple-double in eight games. However, the nagging ankle and knee injuries he has been nursing throughout the postseason don’t seem to be getting any better, forcing the club to list their superstar as questionable for Thursday night. The absence of Doncic would be devastating for the Mavs, who were otherwise held in check by the T-Wolves in Game 4. Kyrie Irving was limited to just 16 points on 33% shooting while PJ Washington mustered just 10 points on 3-for-12 shooting. However, Irving has enjoyed steady success at Target center, where he averaged 25 points in Games 1 and 2. Dereck Lively II continues to nurse a neck injury and is listed as questionable for Game 5.
Minnesota Timberwolves
After struggling to find the target earlier in the series, Anthony Edwards turned in his best performance of the West Finals on Tuesday night, falling just short a triple-double with 29, points, 10 boards, and nine helpers. The challenge for Edwards is to maintain that momentum at home, where he shot just 33% and averaged just 20 points in the first two games of the series. Veteran Mike Conley was a valuable contributor in Game 4, tallying 14 points and seven helpers. Conley has averaged 16 points and 5.3 assists over the past three games but remains bothered by an achilles injury as a game-time decision.
Game 5 Prediction: Who Will Win Mavericks vs. Timberwolves?
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MAVERICKS
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TIMBERWOLVES
103
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 29 May 3:23am | MIN | -4.5 -105 | O +209.5 -110 |
| Closing 31 May 2:53am | MIN | -22.5 -130 | O +224.5 -125 |
- 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 29 May 3:23am MIN -4.5 -105 O +209.5 -110 Closing 31 May 2:53am MIN -22.5 -130 O +224.5 -125 -
- 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.