Mavericks vs Timberwolves

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks on February 13. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

[Timberwolves](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/minnesota-timberwolves) made the biggest trade-deadline move. Dallas has been a profitable team to the Over this season, posting a 32-26 record that way. Swapping out D’Angelo Russell for [Mike Conley](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/9837/mike-conley) was intended to add some discipline and defense to Minnesota’s promising roster, and it should. They cut the brake lines and installed a NOS valve next to [Luka Doncic](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/17457/luka-doncic)’s steering wheel. [Mavericks](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/dallas-mavericks) made a clear choice in trading for this particular mercurial point guard. If either Kyle Anderson or Rudy Gobert is a game-time scratch that would raise the spread by at least a point, but given both played in Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies, it should be assumed they will play tonight. Their offense stalled twice in that stretch — scoring just 19 at Denver on Tuesday and 17 against Sacramento in late January, though those were both the second games of two-game series, coincidentally or not — but otherwise, the Wolves have scored at least 26 points in the first quarter in every game since Jan. But in his first game in front of his new home audience, Kyrie will once again want to start strong and fast. It is a reflection of Irving’s undeniable offensive prowess and want to push the ball. No one has ever watched [Kyrie Irving](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/5725/kyrie-irving) and marveled at his defense. Dallas has scored 41, 45 and 32 points in the first quarters of Irving’s three games. That one-dimensional style has shown up in Irving’s first three games with the Mavericks, and it showed up right out of the gates.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (30-29) visit the Dallas Mavericks (31-27) on Monday night. Action tips off at 8:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds ...

He has played well in three games with the Mavericks, averaging 25.7 PPG and 7.3 APG. The Mavericks shot 57% from two – the fourth-highest percentage in the league. While Kyrie certainly raises Dallas’ ceiling, the team still runs first and foremost through Luka Doncic. The Mavericks average the third-most threes per game and shoot an above-average 37% from beyond the arc. Irving remains quick enough to blow by nearly everyone in the league and he should have no issues getting buckets against an aging Mike Conley. Dallas has won three of their last four games and sits in fourth place in the West. The Mavericks covered 38% of their games while 55% went over. The Timberwolves covered 48% of their games while 51% went under the projected point total. Additionally, Edwards is a capable defender who excels at making plays on the ball. Minnesota has lost three of their last five games and dropped to eighth place in the Western Conference. In those two games, he’s scored 51 points and drained nine threes. Minnesota features a strong offense that ranks 10th in scoring with 115.7 PPG.

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