Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game 2 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 24

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks are playing in the Western Conference Finals, with Game 2 coming up. Minnesota is a solid 6.5-point favorite against Dallas when the Timberwolves take on the Mavericks on Friday. The point total for the game is 207.5.

Here's everything you need to know about the Timberwolves-Mavericks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, May 24, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET
• Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: TNT and truTV

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (- 6.5)
O/U Pick: Over (207.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 116 - Mavericks 108

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Betting Insights

• The Timberwolves have played 67 games with more than 207.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, this year.
• The Mavericks games have gone over 207.5 total points scored in 75 of 82 total matchups this year.
• These two teams average a combined 230.9 points per game, 23.4 more points than the over/under of 207.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 222.1 points per game, 14.6 more than the point total in this matchup.
• Minnesota has been victorious in 46, or 75.4%, of the 61 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Dallas has come away with 11 wins in the 30 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• Minnesota has won three of its last five head-to-head meetings with Dallas.
• The Mavericks have an advantage against the spread (3-2) when playing the Timberwolves.
• In their past four contests the Timberwolves have not covered the point spread, and they were the favorites in three of them.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 games.
• Minnesota and its opponents have combined to score an average of 207.1 points over its last 10 games, 0.4 less than the 207.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Timberwolves are 40-40-2 against the spread this year.
• Minnesota has an against the spread record of 17-19 in its 36 games as a favorite of 6.5 points or more so far this season.
• Timberwolves games this year have hit the over 41 times in 82 opportunities (50%).
• The 113 points per game the Timberwolves record are only 2.6 fewer points than the Mavericks give up (115.6).
• Minnesota has a 23-10 record against the spread and a 29-4 record overall when putting up more than 115.6 points.
• This season, the Timberwolves have a 48.5% shooting percentage from the field, which is one% higher than the 47.5% of shots the Mavericks' opponents have hit.
• The Timberwolves have done a better job covering the spread in road games (22-18-1) than they have at home (18-22-1).
• When playing at home, Minnesota eclipses the over/under 43.9% of the time (18 of 41 games). It hits the over more consistently on the road, topping the total in 56.1% of games (23 of 41).
• The Timberwolves have won a lower percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 27-10 (.730). On the road as a moneyline favorite, they sport a record of 19-5 (.792).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards posts 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, shooting 46.1% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc with 2.4 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Rudy Gobert averages 14 points, 1.3 assists and 12.9 boards per game.
• Karl-Anthony Towns puts up 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3 assists per contest, shooting 50.4% from the floor and 41.6% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Naz Reid puts up 13.5 points, 5.2 boards and 1.3 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Mike Conley averages 11.4 points, 5.9 assists and 2.9 boards.

Timberwolves Player Props

Mavericks Recent Trends

• The Mavericks are 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their last 10 games.
• Dallas' average total over the last 10 games is 5.1 points greater than the 207.5 total given for this matchup.
• In the Mavericks' 82 games this year, they have 48 wins against the spread.
• Dallas has been underdogs by 6.5 points or more seven times this year and has covered the spread twice.
• Mavericks games this year have hit the over on 36 of 82 set point totals (43.9%).
• The Mavericks' 117.9 points per game are 11.4 more points than the 106.5 the Timberwolves give up.
• Dallas is 47-23 against the spread and 49-21 overall when it scores more than 106.5 points.
• The Mavericks are shooting 48.1% from the field, 3.1% higher than the 45% the Timberwolves' opponents have shot this season.
• The Mavericks have performed better against the spread on the road (27-14-0) than at home (21-20-0) this year.
• Dallas' games have finished above the over/under 39% of the time at home (16 of 41), and 48.8% of the time on the road (20 of 41).
• The Mavericks, as moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (18-9) than away (19-4) this season.

Mavericks Recent Stats

Mavericks Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Luka Doncic gets the Mavericks 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals (seventh in league) and 0.5 blocked shots.
• The Mavericks are receiving 25.6 points, 5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game from Kyrie Irving this season.
• The Mavericks are getting 11 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game from Daniel Gafford this year.
• P.J. Washington gives the Mavericks 12.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while delivering 1 steal and 0.8 blocked shots.
• The Mavericks are receiving 14.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Tim Hardaway Jr. this year.

Mavericks Player Props

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