The Dallas Mavericks will lock horns with the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Target Center on Thursday. Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. ET.

In Game 4, Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks, with Dončić scoring 28 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. For Game 5, Dončić is projected to continue his stellar performance with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves’ stars Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, who combined for 54 points in their Game 4 victory, are expected to score 27 and 23 points, respectively.

Edwards is also projected to add 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Towns is expected to contribute 7 rebounds and 3 assists.

With the Timberwolves fighting to extend the series and the Mavericks looking to close it out, this game promises to be a thrilling contest, with our projected score being 107-102 in favor of the Timberwolves.

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves betting preview

Led by star players such as Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and P.J. Washington, the Mavericks are aiming to beat a Timberwolves side that boasts Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert.

Utilize the interactive widget below to view the latest spread, total, and moneyline odds and probabilities for the Mavericks-Timberwolves game at Target Center.

This Game 5 prediction and best bet for Thursday’s NBA matchup between the Mavericks and Timberwolves is from Dimers.com, a trusted source for sports betting predictions.

Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Western Conference Finals is at Minnesota’s Target Center. The winner of the best-of-seven series between the Timberwolves and Mavericks will advance to the NBA Finals.

Check out all the important details on today’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

Game details

The key information you need before the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves NBA game.

Odds

Odds for the key markets in the Mavericks-Timberwolves NBA contest.

Spread: Mavericks +5 (-115), Timberwolves -5 (-105)

Moneyline: Mavericks +166, Timberwolves -192

Total: Over/Under 209.5 (-110/-108)

The odds and lines featured here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Expert prediction: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 5

Using advanced data analysis and advanced algorithms, Dimers has executed 10,000 simulations of Thursday’s Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game.

According to Dimers’ highly acclaimed predictive analytics model, the Timberwolves are more likely to defeat the Mavericks at Target Center. This prediction is based on the model giving the Timberwolves a 67% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the Timberwolves (-5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 209.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 5 best bet

Our top pick for Mavericks vs. Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday is to bet on the Timberwolves moneyline (-192).

This betting advice is based on detailed modeling and valuable betting intelligence, designed to deliver you the best possible plays.

Score prediction for Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 5

Dimers’ projected final score for Dallas vs. Minnesota in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference Finals has the Timberwolves winning 107-102.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

NBA player props: Thursday

NBA player props offer a common way to wager on the Dallas vs. Minnesota matchup without having to bet on the outcome of the game.

Dimers has crunched the numbers to project the individual performance of key players in terms of points, assists, and rebounds.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Mavericks with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards is projected to have 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Mavericks Timberwolves prop picks for Game 5

To get a better idea of how each player might impact the game, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:

Dallas Mavericks prediction

Luka Doncic: 34 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST

Kyrie Irving: 28 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST

P.J. Washington: 14 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST

Daniel Gafford: 12 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST

Derrick Jones: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST

Minnesota Timberwolves prediction

Anthony Edwards: 27 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST

Karl-Anthony Towns: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST

Rudy Gobert: 14 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST

Mike Conley: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST

Naz Reid: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST

NBA today: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves

Get ready for Thursday’s game between the Mavericks and Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA Western Conference Finals, which is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET. If you’re looking to enhance your betting experience, you might want to consider exploring Dimers Pro, where you can get the best parlay bets today.

We emphasize that all of the NBA predictions and NBA best bets on this page are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game, and they are correct at the time of publishing. They aim to help you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

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