Mavericks vs Timberwolves Prop Bets and Parlay Odds March 21
Mavericks vs Timberwolves Prop Betting Preview
NBA prop betting specialist Andy Lang offers his Mavericks vs Timberwolves preview for Monday, March 21. At the time of posting, Dallas has opened as a 2-point home favorite over the visitors from Minnesota, with the total sitting at 230 points.
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| Monday, March 21 | NBA Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Dallas Mavericks -2 vs Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Total: | 230 Points |
| Game Time: | 8:40pm ET / 5:40pm PT |
| Arena: | American Airlines Center in Dallas |
| TV: | Bally Sports Southwest |
Mavericks vs Timberwolves Analysis
The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to Dallas for a Western Conference clash with the Mavericks on Monday night. The Mavericks have lost two straight, finishing up their five game road trip 3-2. The T-Wolves have been on fire, winning four straight and 10 of their last 11 games.
These teams split two consecutive head-to-head meetings in December with the home team winning each game, Minnesota 111-105 & Dallas 114-102. They will meet for a fourth and final time on Friday in Minnesota.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves Team Totals
The Dallas Mavericks are favored by two points with a total of 230, setting the T-Wolves’ team total at 113.5 and the Mavs at 116.5 points. This game features the most drastic difference in pace possible as Minnesota plays at fastest pace while Dallas plays at the slowest. The T-Wolves score the most points per game, while the Mavericks are No. 2 in points allowed.
This makes for a tough call because generally you play Dallas unders and Minnesota overs. The T-Wolves average almost 116 points per game, a few points higher than their team total. The Mavs’ defense has loosened up a bit recently, allowing 129 to Charlotte and 111 to Philadelphia in their last two games. They may not bring back the true defensive intensity until the post-season. Let’s take a shot with the T-Wolves’ team total over.
Recommendation: Minnesota Timberwolves’ Team Total Over 113.5 Points
Mavericks vs Timberwolves Player Props
Unfortunately we don’t have any official numbers for Minnesota Timberwolves players. Karl Anthony-Towns has been scoring at will recently and put up 24 and 26 in two games against the Mavs, so his points over could be worth a look at the right number.
D’Angelo Russell has been in a rough patch for scoring but his assist numbers remain consistent, his assist over could also be worth a look.
Jalen Brunson put up two great efforts in the head-to-head meetings with Minnesota this season. Granted these games where both without Luka Doncic on the floor, but he put up 28 points & 6 assists and 18 points & 11 assists with 2 rebounds in each game.
The Timberwolves allow the 9th most points, most rebounds and 3rd most assists to opposing shooting guards, the position Brunson will default to with Doncic on the court. So that’s 36 & 31 points + rebounds + assists in two head-to-heads and his PRA total is only 23.5.
Even with Doncic on the court and the addition of Spencer Dinwiddie 24 PRA should be attainable. There won’t be a single game parlay today due to prop lines being unavailable.
Recommendation: Jalen Brunson Over 23.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
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Meet the Author
Andy Lang has lived in Indianapolis his whole life, and like most people from the Hoosier State, he became fascinated with motor sports. That interest in motor sports turned into a desire to make money off the sport through fantasy contests and sports betting. Like most, he took his lumps when he first got started, but now he is one of the most respected NASCAR bettors in the industry. Andy has expanded that sports betting experience to become profitable in a number of other sports, transforming this interest from a side hobby to a major source of income.
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