In Game 2 of the NBA’s Christmas schedule, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) in Dallas face Luka Doncic and the Mavericks (19-10) at the American Airlines Center.

The Timberwolves are currently 6-8 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Mavericks have a record of 7-3 in their last 10 home games.

We have all the information and analysis you need to know before the game, including the latest on catching tipoffs, odds, current team performance, player stats and of course our predictions, tips and best bets for the game from our modeling tools and team of experts.

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Game details and how to watch Timberwolves at Mavericks on Christmas Day 2024

• Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2024
• Time: 2:30 p.m. EST
• Location: American Airlines Center
• City: Dallas, TX

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Timberwolves at Mavericks odds

The latest odds:

• Opportunities: Timberwolves (+168), Mavericks (-203)
• Spread: Mavericks -5
• Over/Under: 221 points

This gives the Timberwolves an implied team score of 109.57 and the Mavericks 112.17.

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Expert tips and predictions for Wednesday’s Timberwolves vs. Mavericks game

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Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) likes the home team: Dallas Mavericks -5
“Minnesota’s offense is broken. This line will close higher than -5.”

Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) is with his hometown Mavs: Dallas Mavericks -5
“Dallas’ two-pronged offensive attack and top-notch rim protection should be enough to reach that number. Under also looks to be valuable in this game as Minnesota’s half-court offense is vulnerable.”

Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) agrees with Croucher: Dallas Mavericks -5.
“Big moments live for the brightest stars and exciting offenses. This is Dallas!”

Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) plays the role of the opponent in the group: Minnesota Timberwolves +5
“This is a great low point for buying Minnesota after the loss to Atlanta. Dallas has no defense and that’s what Minnesota specializes in. This will be closer than most people think and I expect the Timberwolves to win.”

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Here are the best bets our model predicts for the Timberwolves & Mavericks game:

• Money line: NBC Sports Bet recommends a game against the Dallas Mavericks on the moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet recommends a game against the Mavericks, who secure the 5 points.
• In total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from betting on the total.

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Key stats, trends and insights to know ahead of Timberwolves vs. Mavericks on Wednesday

· Betting the Mavericks on the moneyline in all games this season would have resulted in a return on investment of 109%
· 5 of the Timberwolves’ last 6 meetings with the Mavericks have exceeded the total
· The Timberwolves have evened the difference in 4 of their last 5 road games against teams with winning records

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