NBA Conference Finals and the Timberwolves and the Mavericks are there. Who would have thought that before the season? Very few experts, in any case, which makes our Minnesota vs. Dallas tip all the more interesting.
Because the series is completely open and it would hardly surprise anyone if it also went over seven games. For Game 1, however, we have a clear favorite, because if there’s one thing the Mavs can’t do, it’s starting the series.
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So far, they have lost both of their first games of the playoffs, and by a clear margin of twelve and 22 points respectively. The Wolves, on the other hand, won their series starts by 25 and seven points respectively, and can therefore be described as early starters.
So our prediction for Timberwolves vs. Mavericks is a Game 1 that will go in the direction of the Wolves, but will not yet decide the series. The two games in Dallas will be essential for the outcome of the entire series.
Minnesota Timberwolves – Dallas Mavericks Odds | 3 top tips
Betting odds as of: 22.05.2024, 09:09
The first tip-off of the first game of this Conference Finals series is on Thursday night at 2:30 a.m. in Minneapolis. The betting base also has many NBA playoff tips in its program this calendar week – there is also another NBA playoff special with BoMo for this semi-final round.
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Statistics & Current Form
Conference Finals, here we go – that’s what it means for the Wolves and everyone in the city is excited for the finals. After all, the Timberwolves are one of the ten teams that have never won the NBA title. They have never even been in the NBA Finals in their history.
Since the city of Minneapolis has been waiting for a title in one of the big four US sports leagues since 1991 (Minnesota Twins), they could really make history this year. Also because with the Mavs, another team is waiting that doesn’t seem overpowered.
Timberwolves with better record
In addition, the Wolves had At 56:26, the record is six wins better than the Mavs. Now in the post season they are 8-3 compared to the Texans’ 8-4. Accordingly, they are considered the favorites in the direct duel for the series.
If we’re already talking about balance sheets, then we can also mention the direct balance sheet in the regular season, which is also 3:1 in favor of the Wolves. So they can perform with a great deal of confidence at home at the Target Center on Wednesday night.
The duel under the basket is crucial
What will be particularly important is the duel between the big men under the baskets. Both teams are almost on par in terms of rebounds (44.1 to 43.8). Whoever wins this duel in Game 1 has a good chance of winning the game in the end.
With the fans behind them, we see the Wolves slightly ahead, which should also cover their slight handicap. For example, the odds on the Timberwolves -4.5 for Minnesota vs. Dallas are still very playable.
Key Players:
PG: Mike Conley
SG: Anthony Edwards
SF: Jaden McDaniels
PF: Karl-Anthony Towns
C: Rudy Gobert
Last Minnesota Timberwolves games:
Dallas Mavericks – Statistics & Current Form
The Mavs are on a mission. The emotional way Doncic and Lively have performed recently shows that they want the title more than anything else this year. This intensity is a great strength – but it can also become a weakness.
They had already overdone it against the Thunder, and Doncic in particular took himself out of the game as a scorer in one or two games. Luckily for him, the outstanding supporting cast stepped in.
Many players can score
Suddenly PJ Washington scored 29 points or Derrick Jones Jr. played really strong playoffs. Irving can easily put up over 20 points anyway and even Tim Hardaway Jr. had games with up to 17 points in Round 2.
Of course, so many scoring options make the Mavs unpredictable. Much more unpredictable than in the past, where the team’s weal and woe were heavily tied to Luka. The question will be whether all players will be able to maintain this level or whether Luka and Kyrie will ultimately have to pull the coals out of the fire again.
Tips on Mavs in Game 1 difficult
Because if things don’t go well with the role players and Irving and Doncic have to be on the field for 40 minutes, then things will be tight. Irving is too old for that and Doncic is still too bad with his knee.
Especially in the first duels of these playoffs, the Mavs were always a bit sluggish. We see the much younger Wolves as having an advantage. The Mavs have to get back into the groove in this round, which is why we would rather avoid betting on them on Wednesday night.
So for Wolves vs Mavs, a tip on the Timberwolves is our preferred tip option. From game 2 onwards, however, things look a little different again.
Key Players:
PG: Luka Doncic
SG: Kyrie Irving
SF: Derrick Jones Jr.
PF: P.J. Washington
C: Daniel Gafford
Last games of Dallas Mavericks:
Our Minnesota Timberwolves – Dallas Mavericks tip in odds comparison 23.05.2024 – 1/X/2
Betting odds as of May 22, 2024, 8:00 p.m
Minnesota Timberwolves – Dallas Mavericks Direct comparison / H2H balance
The Timberwolves won the series 3-1 in the regular season, but it has to be said that the Mavs were completely without Luka and Kyrie twice. The only duel in which both were able to take part was ultimately won by Dallas 115:108.
However, the game took place in Dallas. In Minnesota, the Timberwolves won four of the last five duels against Dallas. Since the Wolves have now made a rather stable impression in the playoffs, we do not expect a slump in the Conference Finals.
The experienced Towns, Gobert and especially Conley will ensure that Minnesota can continue to perform at this high level. So in the Timberwolves vs. Mavericks game, the odds for a Wolves win are clearly in the favor.
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Betting base forecast & Minnesota Timberwolves – Dallas Mavericks tip
How stable are the Timberwolves? Things looked very good against the Nuggets, because even though the champions were able to win three games in a row, the Wolves stayed calm and still won the series in the end.
That speaks for their maturity, which will now also be important against the more experienced Mavs. As already mentioned, Game 1 has also been their absolute strength in these playoffs, which makes a tip on Minnesota -4.5 our No. 1 bet for Timberwolves vs. Mavs.
Key-Facts – Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Tipp
- The Mavericks have always lost Game 1 of the series
- Dallas has the most blocks per game in the post season
- The Timberwolves have the second best +/- ratio in the playoffs
As a nice alternative in this matchup, we see a player bet on Jaden McDaniels. He recently scored 23 and 21 points in a row and the expected 10.5 points in Game 1 should definitely be possible.
Odds probabilities for Minnesota Timberwolves win / Draw / Dallas Mavericks win:
Minnesota Timberwolves – Dallas Mavericks – Betting odds * & other interesting bets at a glance:
Over/Under 208.5 total points
Over 208.5 goals: 1.91 @Betano
Under 208.5 goals: 1.91 @Bwin
Betting odds as of: 22.05.2024, 09:09
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