The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks matchup is one of eight NBA games scheduled on Monday. This will be the fourth and final meeting between these two Western Conference teams this season. The Timberwolves have had the Mavericks’ number in the 2025-26 campaign, as Minnesota has gone 3-0 thus far in their season series.
Heading into this matchup, the Wolves (45-29) have put themselves in prime position to secure an outright playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Mavericks (24-50) have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Odds
Moneyline: Timberwolves (-285) vs Mavericks (+230)
Spread: Timberwolves (-6.5) vs Mavericks (+6.5)
Total: Timberwolves -112 (o235.5) vs Mavericks -108 (u235.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Preview and Prediction
The Timberwolves have been quite inconsistent over the past three weeks. After winning two straight games last week, they suffered a 109-87 blowout at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. In this 22-point rout, Donte DiVincenzo had 22 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Rudy Gobert added 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Julius Randle had a subpar 11-point performance on 2-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Mavericks have gone through a couple of lengthy losing streaks this month, but in their most recent outing, they came up with the W. In the Mavs’ 100-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers last Friday, Marvin Bagley III had 26 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Cooper Flagg had 24 points, three boards, two assists, and four steals, while Naji Marshall put up 19 points on a 50.0% shooting clip.
The Timberwolves are favored to win this matchup against the Mavericks.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Reports
Jaden McDaniels (knee) has been ruled out of this game against the Mavericks. As for Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf), they are both listed as questionable.
Caleb Martin (foot) has been ruled day-to-day, while Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) is considered questionable. Naji Marshall (illness) and Daniel Gafford (shoulder) appear to be less than 100%, but they are listed as probable.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups
Timberwolves starting lineup
PG: Mike Conley Jr. | SG: Donte DiVincenzo | SF: Terrence Shannon Jr. | PF: Julius Randle | C: Rudy Gobert
Mavericks starting lineup
PG: Cooper Flagg | SG: Max Christie | SF: Naji Marshall | PF: PJ Washington | C: Dwight Powell
