The Minnesota Timberwolves (28-19) are favored (by 8 points) to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (19-27) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Timberwolves 118, Mavericks 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-290)
- Total Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 232.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Mavericks (+8)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Timberwolves | -14.5 | 232 | -926 | +618 | 120-96 MIN |
| 1/22/2025 | Timberwolves | -3.5 | 214 | -172 | +145 | 115-114 MIN |
| 12/25/2024 | Mavericks | -5.5 | 221.5 | -218 | +180 | 105-99 MIN |
| 10/29/2024 | Timberwolves | -4.5 | 220.5 | -188 | +157 | 120-114 DAL |
Timberwolves 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Minnesota has a 20-27-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 8 points or more, the Timberwolves have a 7-11 record against the spread.
- Out of Minnesota's 46 games with a set total, 22 have hit the over (47.8%).
- The Timberwolves have won 25, or 69.4%, of the 36 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Minnesota has won 14 of its 19 games, or 73.7%, when favored by at least -290 on the moneyline.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas has gone 22-24-0 ATS this year.
- When they have played as at least 8-point underdogs this year, the Mavericks are 8-3 against the spread.
- Of Dallas' 46 games with a set total, 20 have hit the over (43.5%).
- The Mavericks have put together an 11-18 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 37.9% of those games).
- Dallas has gone 4-7 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +234 or longer (36.4%).
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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Injury Management),
Terrence Shannon: Out (Foot),
Leonard Miller: Questionable (Back)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Anthony Davis: Out (Hand),
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee),
Cooper Flagg: Questionable (Injury Management)
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSN, KFAA, and WFAA
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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