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Dallas @ Minnesota

Current Records: Dallas 45-28; Minnesota 42-32

What to Know

The Minnesota Timberwolves' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Dallas Mavericks at 8 p.m. ET March 25 at Target Center. Dallas will be strutting in after a win while the Timberwolves will be stumbling in from a loss.

Minnesota came up short against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, falling 125-116. Minnesota was up 64-51 at the end of the half but couldn't hold on to the lead. Small forward Anthony Edwards (19 points) was the top scorer for Minnesota.

Meanwhile, while not quite a landslide, the contest between Dallas and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday was still a pretty decisive one as the Mavericks wrapped it up with a 110-91 victory at home. Dallas' point guard Spencer Dinwiddie looked sharp as he had 26 points and six assists.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Timberwolves are expected to win a tight contest Friday. Now might not be the best time to take Minnesota against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

Minnesota is now 42-32 while Dallas sits at 45-28. A couple stats to keep an eye on: Minnesota enters the game with 115.4 points per game on average, which is the best in the league. But the Mavericks come into the matchup boasting the second fewest points allowed per game in the league at 104. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday 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: $65.00

Odds

The Timberwolves are a slight 2-point favorite against the Mavericks, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Timberwolves as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Dallas have won 14 out of their last 23 games against Minnesota.

  • 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