The Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks will go at it on Christmas Day at American Airlines Center in a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals.
Minnesota will look to avenge their 4-1 series loss to Dallas with a win on primetime. When these teams met on October 29, the Mavericks prevailed with a 120-114 road victory.
Which team will get the win on Christmas? Let’s dig into the latest betting odds before diving into my Timberwolves vs Mavericks best bets for 2024 NBA Christmas action.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks Christmas Game Odds
NBA odds used for these best bets are current as of Friday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. ET and were found at DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Moneyline: Timberwolves (+135) • Mavericks (-162)
- Spread: Timberwolves +3.5 (-108) • Mavericks -3.5 (-112)
- Total Points: Over 227 (-110) • Under 227 (-110)
Timberwolves vs Mavericks Christmas Game Prediction
Mavericks 114, Timberwolves 109
I’m riding with the Mavericks to knock off the Timberwolves once again, this time on Christmas Day.
Mavericks’ guard Kyrie Irving continues to cause problems for Minnesota. In their previous meeting, Kyrie dropped 35 points while shooting 13-of-23 from the field, including six threes. This comes after Irving averaged 29 points per game against the T-Wolves in the playoffs last year.
Simply put, it’s clear that Minnesota has issues defending the Mavericks’ strong guard play with Kyrie and Luka Doncic.
While we should see a close game, look for the Mavericks to get it done in this spot.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks Christmas Game Bets
Mavericks -3.5 (-112)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 Unit
We’re getting a reasonable number where all we need is the Mavericks to win by four or more. Dallas has beaten Minnesota by at least four points in three of their last four matchups.
We’ve seen the T-Wolves struggle a bit this season, coming in at 21st in offensive rating, according to NBA.com. It’s clear that it’s taking time for the team to adjust to life without Karl-Anthony Towns.
Considering these two factors, take the Mavericks to win and cover as your NBA bet of the day.
Under 227 Points (-110)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 Unit
I’m riding with the Under in this spot because not only are we getting a high number at 227, but both of these teams have played well defensively this season.
The T-Wolves (5th) and Mavericks (11th) are each among the top teams in defensive rating, per NBA.com.
Under 227 is 4-1-1 in the last six matchups between these two teams.
