Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 Pick 5/22/2024

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 Betting Pick, Prediction & Preview

• Date: May 22, 2024
• Venue: Target Center

Mavericks vs Timberwolves Game 1 Betting Odds

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 Win Probabilities

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Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks (58-36) are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (64-29) in an exciting Wednesday Night matchup in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 PM ET at the Target Center, which is the Timberwolves' home arena.

Being the home team, the Timberwolves are considered favorites in this game. The current spread stands at Timberwolves -4.5, indicating that they are expected to win by more than four points. Additionally, the Moneyline for the Timberwolves is -180, while the Mavericks' Moneyline is +155. Based on these odds, the Mavericks have an implied win probability of 38%, while the Timberwolves have an implied win probability of 62%.

Both teams have been performing well lately, with the Mavericks winning 34 of their last 50 games and the Timberwolves also winning 34 of their last 50 games. In their most recent game, the Timberwolves pulled off an upset victory against the Denver Nuggets, winning 98-90 in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series. This unexpected win was particularly notable as the Timberwolves entered the game as 4.5-point underdogs with just a 37% chance of winning.

For those interested in player prop betting, Anthony Edwards's Points has been the most popular market for this game. Sharp bettors have been leaning towards the Over, as the prop total opened at Over 27.5 Points (-125) and has since moved to 28.5 (-110).

As the Mavericks and Timberwolves face off, basketball fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see which team comes out on top. With the odds favoring the Timberwolves, it will be interesting to see if they can capitalize on their home-court advantage and secure a win against the Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 Prediction

Final Score: Dallas Mavericks 105.78 vs Minnesota Timberwolves 108.71

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