The Minnesota Timberwolves have been stumbling of late, but the Dallas Mavericks have been playing well enough lately that such an opponent should still be a frustration.
My Timberwolves vs. Mavericks predictions account for both Minnesota’s fatigue and the likely lack of focus.
Find out more in my NBA picks for January 28.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks prediction
Timberwolves vs Mavericks best bet: Mavericks +6.5 (-110)
The Minnesota Timberwolves are simply in a bad schedule spot, on top of being in the midst of overall struggles.
Minnesota lost five straight before beating Golden State’s second unit on Monday night. Much of that could be forgotten if the Wolves beat the Thunder tomorrow, a worry they are likely already looking ahead to.
Life is rarely as simple as that clear of a lookahead moment, but when facing a lottery team, it would be natural for Minnesota to think about Oklahoma City a day early.
That would be a mistake. Rather, it will be a mistake.
The Dallas Mavericks have gone 4-1 against the spread in their last five, including two outright wins as an underdog. Frankly, there is logic to betting the Mavs’ moneyline tonight at +200 with bet365.
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Timberwolves vs Mavericks same-game parlay
This Under is another nod to Minnesota likely looking ahead to tomorrow night, but Rudy Gobert has not struggled too much during the Timberwolves’ downswing, notching a double-double in four of his last five games and in eight of his last 11.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks SGP
- Mavericks +6.5
- Under 228
- Rudy Gobert double-double
Our "from downtown" SGP: Reid between the lines
Naz Reid has not been scoring as consistently recently, possibly because of a bothersome shoulder. But he has still produced, clearing this combo prop in his last four games and six of his last seven games, ignoring the one five-minute game that included that initial injury.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks SGP
- Mavericks +6.5
- Under 228
- Rudy Gobert double-double
- Naz Reid Over 9.5 assists+rebounds
Timberwolves vs Mavericks odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -6.5 | Mavericks +6.5
- Moneyline: Timberwolves -245 | Mavericks +200
- Over/Under: Over 228 | Under 228
Timberwolves vs Mavericks betting trend to know
Not only has Dallas gone 4-1 ATS in its last five games, but the Mavericks have exceeded bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 15.2 points in those five outings, even when including the single ATS loss. Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Mavericks.
How to watch Timberwolves vs Mavericks
| Location | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| Date | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN-North, KFAA |
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