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The Dallas Mavericks (19-35) will look to break a nine-game losing streak when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-22) on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Target Center as heavy, 14.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, FDSN, KFAA, and WFAA.
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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final tally of Timberwolves 122, Mavericks 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-725)
- Total Pick: Under 239.5 (computer predicts 232.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Mavericks (+14.5)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2026 | Timberwolves | -8.5 | 228.5 | -338 | +270 | 118-105 MIN |
| 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 is 26-30-0 against the spread this season.
- The Timberwolves are 1-1 against the spread when favored by 14.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Minnesota's 54 games with a set total, 28 have hit the over (51.9%).
- The Timberwolves have been favorites in 44 games this season and won 30 (68.2%) of those contests.
- Minnesota has played as a favorite of -725 or more twice this season and won both games.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas has gone 24-30-0 ATS this year.
- The Mavericks are winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 14.5-point underdogs.
- Of Dallas' 54 games with a set total, 24 have hit the over (44.4%).
- The Mavericks have compiled an 11-26 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 29.7% of those games).
- Dallas has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +518 or longer in two chances.
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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves: None
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee),
Cooper Flagg: Out (Foot),
Max Christie: Questionable (Ankle),
Caleb Martin: Questionable (Ankle),
Daniel Gafford: Questionable (Ankle)
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, February 20, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN, FDSN, KFAA, and WFAA
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
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