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Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 05.10.2023

Basketball Betting Tips · 10/05/2023 - 4:00 pm · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Publish Date: 10/03/2023
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Gear up for the first NBA preseason game on 5 October 2023 between two exciting teams: Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. With the new NBA season starting, we are here to provide you with the best Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves betting tips to enhance your experience for this important clash.

Dallas Mavericks – Minnesota Timberwolves
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Our betting advice and insightful recommendations are accurate and based on a number of factors. Our basketball betting sites provide you with a deeper look into the history between the two teams, their updated stats, and the head-to-head records so you can make your pick and place your bet with confidence.

Recent form analysis

Mavericks Miss Qualification Playoffs with an 11th Place Finish

22/23 was a season to forget for the Dallas Mavericks as they finished 11th and missed the qualification playoffs by one position. This was their lowest finish in the last four years. In the previous three years, Dallas had made the playoffs by finishing 4th, 5th and 7th.

The Mavericks won 38 out of 82 matches last season, losing 44. Their defensive performance was poor throughout the season. With 3.7 blocks per game, the Dallas Mavericks were 28th out of the 30 teams. They will look for a better start to their season against the Timberwolves on 5th October.

Timberwolves Make Qualification Playoffs Second Year Running with an 8th Place Finish

Timberwolves have been on an upward trajectory over the last couple of seasons, managing to make the playoffs in both of their last two seasons. Last season, Timberwolves managed to win 42 out of their 82 games, averaging 92.6 points per game.

As well as having a decent offensive record, the Timberwolves have one of the best defensive records with 5.2 blocks and 7 steals per game. The Timberwolves eventually lost in the playoffs round of 16 against the Nuggets, who went on to become the Western Conference playoff winners. Timberwolves will begin their campaign against the Mavericks on 5th October.

Head to Head

Since 2004, Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves have played each other 66 times, with Dallas winning 43 and Timberwolves falling behind with just 23 victories. In those 66 games, Dallas averaged 103.8 points per game, while the Timberwolves could only manage 100 points per game.

However, the head-to-head tells a completely different story if we look at the recent clashes between the two teams. Timberwolves have dominated the Mavericks, winning 3 out of the last 5 matches against them. Minnesota’s recent form and their brilliant defensive record give them a chance in their upcoming clash.

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Statistical highlights

As we get ready for the first game of the new NBA preseason between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, let’s take a closer look at the statistics. The recent club form, the head-to-head stats, and the predictions are given below, helping you decide which team to pick.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Highlight #1
Minnesota have beaten Dallas in 3 of their last 5 games.
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Minnesota have averaged 5.4 blocks per game last season compared to Dallas only averaging 3.7 blocks per game
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Minnesota have averaged 115.8 points per game last season while Dallas are behind with only 114.2

Our Betting Tip for Today

Maximize your betting bonus by betting on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Keeping in view their recent dominance over the Dallas Mavericks and their great defensive record last season, they are the favorites.

Timberwolves have the upper hand on Mavericks in the first preseason game

The Minnesota Timberwolves recent form has been far better than the Dallas Mavericks; the Timberwolves finished the regular season off with 42 wins and made the playoffs. They also won 3 out of their last 5 games to end the season. Their superior offensive and brilliant defensive record last season give them the edge over a below-par Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks managed 38 wins and finished 11th on the table, missing out on qualification playoffs.

Their defensive record was one of the poorest all season, and they managed only 1 victory in their last 5 games. As both teams prepare themselves for a new NBA season, the basketball betting odds of 2.10 favor the Minnesota Timberwolves. Access our basketball betting apps and stay up-to-date on live scores, betting advice, and statistics regarding every NBA game. Prepare yourself for an exciting contest on 5th October as Mavericks take on Timberwolves.

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