The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-1) host the Dallas Mavericks (2-1) in a Western Conference showdown on Tuesday evening. Both teams were winners in their last matchups. On Saturday, Minnesota topped the Toronto Raptors 112-101, notching its second straight win. As for Dallas, this is the second game of a back-to-back. Last night, the Mavs beat the Utah Jazz 110-102.

Tip-off from Target Center in Minnesota is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Minnesota is a 5-point favorite in the latest Mavericks vs. Timberwolves odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 222.5. Before locking in any Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 2 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 98-63 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,900. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen huge returns. 

Now, the model has simulated Mavs vs. Wolves 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Wolves vs. Mavs:

• Mavericks vs. Timberwolves spread: Minnesota -5
• Mavericks vs. Timberwolves over/under: 222.5 points
• Mavericks vs. Timberwolves money line: Minnesota -189, Dallas +158
• DAL: The Dallas Mavericks have covered the spread in 37 of their last 58 games 
• MIN: The Minnesota Timberwolves are 1-2 ATS this season 
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Why the Timberwolves can cover

Guard Anthony Edwards is the main playmaker for this team. Edwards has a quick first step to blow past defenders with the jumper to space the floor. The two-time All-Star is averaging 27.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. In the Oct. 24 win over the Sacramento Kings, Edwards finished with 32 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Forward Julius Randle can score from all three levels and provides Minnesota. The Kentucky product logs 24.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. He’s scored 24-plus points in two straight games. In his last outing, he had 24 points, nine boards and five assists. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why the Mavericks can cover

Guard Luka Doncic continues to be an all-around threat in the backcourt. Doncic is a top-notch facilitator and solid rebounder. The 25-year-old also scores from any level on the court. On Saturday against the Suns, Doncic had 40 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and knocked down five 3-pointers. He’s averaging 27.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists on the year.

Guard Klay Thompson came over to Dallas in the offseason and gave the Mavericks another floor spacer. The four-time NBA champion has scored at least 18 points in all three games. In the season opener against the Spurs, Thompson had 22 points, seven rebounds and went 6-of-10 from downtown. See who to back at SportsLine.

How to make Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks

SportsLine’s model is leaning Under the total, projecting 219 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s picks. 

So who wins Mavericks vs. Timberwolves on Tuesday night, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.