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Notable Injuries<br />
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<b>Mavericks</b>
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Dwight Powell (Questionable) Thigh
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Tim Hardaway Jr. (Questionable) Illness
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Davis Bertans (Questionable) Illness
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<li>
Maxi Kleber (Out) Hamstring
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Luka Doncic (Questionable) Quad
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Josh Green (Out) Elbow
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<p>
<b>Timberwolves</b>
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<ul>
<li>
Rudy Gobert (Out) Ankle
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Out) Calf
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<li>
D'Angelo Russell (Probable) Knee
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<li>
Taurean Prince (Out) Shoulder
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<li>
Jordan McLaughlin (Out) Calf
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</ul>
<h2>
Recent Form<br />
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<p>
Heading into the game, Dallas is 15-15 overall. When taking to the road, Dallas has a mark of 3-10 and a win percentage of 23%. Currently, the team is 9th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 10-18-2 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 2-3 in their past five games and 2-3 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 5-5 SU and 5-4-1 ATS.
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<p>
In their last game, Dallas was defeated by the Cavaliers by a score of 100-99. Kemba Walker led the team in scoring with 32 points on a shooting percentage of 48.0%. Despite the loss, the Mavericks managed to cover the spread as 8-point underdogs heading into the game. They will be looking to bounce back in their next game.
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<p>
Heading into the game, Minnesota is 15-15 overall. When playing at home, Minnesota has a mark of 8-7 and a win percentage of 53%. Currently, the team is 10th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 12-18-0 vs. the spread. Minnesota will look to stay hot in today's game vs. Dallas as they are the winners of 2 straight games.
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<p>
In their upcoming game, Minnesota will be looking to capitalize on their recent win over the Bulls. Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves with 37 points. Despite being 1 point underdogs on the spread, the Timberwolves were able to secure an ATS win.
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<h2>
The Historicals<br />
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Last year, the Mavericks and Timberwolves had a competitive season series, with each side posting a mark of 2-2. But, when playing at home, Minnesota had an above .500 record of 2-0. Similar to their season-long average, the Mavericks averaged 106.0 points per game vs. the Timberwolves. While the Mavericks were able to maintain their usual level of production against Minnesota, the Timberwolves averaged fewer points per game in the series, at 109.25. Over the last five head-to-head meetings, the Timberwolves have averaged 114 points per game compared to 109 for Dallas. This has led to an ATS record of 3-2 for Minnesota. Over the course of these games, they averaged 223 points per game, leading a 3-2 over-under record.
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<h2>
Analysis<br />
</h2>
<p>
This season, Dallas is averaging just 111.3 points per game, which places them 22nd in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 96.6 possessions per game. The three-point shot has been a big part of Dallas' offensive game plan, as they are ranked 3rd in 3-point attempts per game. So far, they have connected on 35.8% of their looks from outside. Defensively, the Mavericks have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 104.72 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 33.98%.
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<p>
Heading into the game, Luka Doncic is listed as questionable on the injury report. This season, he leads the team with a per-game scoring average of 33.0. Currently, Spencer Dinwiddie is 2nd on the team in scoring at 16.4 points per game.
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<p>
This season, Minnesota is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 115.4 points per game. So far, the Timberwolves are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 102.1 possessions per game. Minnesota's 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 34.3% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.7 3-point shots per game, placing them 19th in the NBA. The Minnesota defense hasn't been great, as they are currently allowing 113.3 points per game. However, even with their overall struggles, the team has done a good job defending the 3-point line. So far, opposing teams have hit just 34.89% of their looks from deep.
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<p>
Going into today's game, Anthony Edwards is the leading scorer for the Minnesota team, with an average of 22.9 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 45.6%. The team's second top scorer is D'Angelo Russell, who is averaging 17.0 points per game.
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<span style="font-size:16px; color:#008000;">Get more details:</span> <a href="https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/nba/matchup/1737304">Dallas at Minnesota 12/19/22 Betting Stats</a>
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<h2>
Betting Trends<br />
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The Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games following an ATS win.
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The Mavericks are 25-12-1 ATS in their last 38 games following a straight-up loss.
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The Timberwolves are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
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The Timberwolves are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games.
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