Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 28

The Minnesota Timberwolves (28-19) travel to face the Dallas Mavericks (19-27) after losing three consecutive road games.

The Timberwolves take on the Mavericks in a game that Minnesota is currently a solid favorite by 7 points. The over/under is 228.5 points for the game.

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
• Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Arena: American Airlines Center
• Total: 228.5 points
• Spread: Timberwolves -7
• Moneyline: Timberwolves (-260), Mavericks (+215)

How to watch Timberwolves vs. Mavericks

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks

• The Timberwolves and their opponents have scored more than 228.5 points in 29 of 47 games this season.
• The Mavericks have played 25 games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 228.5 points.
• These teams rack up a combined 233.3 points per game, 4.8 more points than this matchup's point total.
• Opponents of these two teams put up 230.8 combined points per game, 2.3 more points than this contest's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks

• Minnesota has won 20 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 27 times.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread eight times this season (8-14 ATS) when playing as at least 7-point favorites.
• The Mavericks have won 20 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 26 times.
• Dallas is 8-5 ATS this year when playing as at least 7-point underdogs.
• The Mavericks are 14-12 overall, and 14-11-1 against the spread, at home.
• At home, Dallas is winless ATS (0-2-1) as a 7-point underdog or more.
• Away from home, the Timberwolves are 12-11 overall and 10-13 against the spread.
• Minnesota has two wins ATS (2-5) as 7-point favorites or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks

• The Timberwolves have compiled a 25-11 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 69.4% of those games).
• This season, the Mavericks have won 11 out of the 29 games, or 37.9%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Minnesota has a record of 15-7 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -260 or shorter (winning 68.2%).
• Dallas has a record of 4-9, a 30.8% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +215 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Timberwolves have an implied win probability of 72.2%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Timberwolves (- 7)
• Pick OU: Over (228.5)
  
• Prediction: Timberwolves 125 - Mavericks 113
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