Who’s Playing

Dallas @ Minnesota

Current Records: Dallas 15-15; Minnesota 15-15

What to Know

This Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 116.2 points per game. They are getting right back to it as they host the Dallas Mavericks at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 19 at Target Center. The Timberwolves will be strutting in after a win while Dallas will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Minnesota made easy work of the Chicago Bulls on Sunday and carried off a 150-126 victory. Shooting guard Anthony Edwards continued his habit of dropping crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 37 points and 11 assists in addition to seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, Dallas fought the good fight in their overtime contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers this past Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 100-99. Dallas’ loss shouldn’t obscure the performances of center Christian Wood, who posted a double-double on 26 points and 14 boards, and point guard Kemba Walker, who had 32 points and seven assists along with five rebounds.

Minnesota is expected to lose this next one by 4. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a two-game streak of ATS wins.

The Timberwolves took their matchup against the Mavericks when the two teams previously met in March by a conclusive 116-95 score. Will Minnesota repeat their success, or does Dallas have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.

How To Watch

• When: Monday at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Target Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: Bally Sports – North
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $18.54

Odds

The Mavericks are a 4-point favorite against the Timberwolves, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Dallas have won 14 out of their last 24 games against Minnesota.

• Mar 25, 2022 – Minnesota 116 vs. Dallas 95
• Mar 21, 2022 – Dallas 110 vs. Minnesota 108
• Dec 21, 2021 – Dallas 114 vs. Minnesota 102
• Dec 19, 2021 – Minnesota 111 vs. Dallas 105
• May 16, 2021 – Minnesota 136 vs. Dallas 121
• Mar 24, 2021 – Dallas 128 vs. Minnesota 108
• Feb 08, 2021 – Dallas 127 vs. Minnesota 122
• Mar 01, 2020 – Dallas 111 vs. Minnesota 91
• Feb 24, 2020 – Dallas 139 vs. Minnesota 123
• Dec 04, 2019 – Dallas 121 vs. Minnesota 114
• Apr 03, 2019 – Minnesota 110 vs. Dallas 108
• Jan 11, 2019 – Dallas 119 vs. Minnesota 115
• Oct 20, 2018 – Dallas 140 vs. Minnesota 136
• Mar 30, 2018 – Minnesota 93 vs. Dallas 92
• Dec 10, 2017 – Minnesota 97 vs. Dallas 92
• Nov 17, 2017 – Minnesota 111 vs. Dallas 87
• Nov 04, 2017 – Minnesota 112 vs. Dallas 99
• Feb 24, 2017 – Minnesota 97 vs. Dallas 84
• Jan 15, 2017 – Dallas 98 vs. Minnesota 87
• Jan 09, 2017 – Minnesota 101 vs. Dallas 92
• Apr 03, 2016 – Dallas 88 vs. Minnesota 78
• Feb 28, 2016 – Dallas 128 vs. Minnesota 101
• Jan 20, 2016 – Dallas 106 vs. Minnesota 94
• Jan 10, 2016 – Dallas 93 vs. Minnesota 87