Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Minnesota Picked to Win Game 1 [2024 NBA Playoffs]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Western Conference Finals at Target Center on Wednesday, beginning at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview of Wednesday's Mavericks vs. Timberwolves matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Who Will Win Game 1

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Wednesday's NBA Playoffs game between the Mavericks and Timberwolves 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 66% chance of defeating the Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 Western Conference Finals. Our predicted final score in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Western Conference Finals has the Timberwolves winning 105-101.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both the Mavericks and Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 206.5 points also has a 51% chance of going over.

The winner of the 2024 NBA Western Conference Finals will advance to the NBA Finals. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series between the Mavericks and Timberwolves is at Minnesota's Target Center.

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 1 Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Mavericks	Timberwolves
Spread	+4.5 (-110)	-4.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+160	-190
Total	o206.5 (-110)	u206.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 1 Picks

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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 1 Player Props

NBA player props are a popular way to wager on Wednesday's Mavericks vs. Timberwolves matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We have crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Mavericks with 34 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to finish with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the Timberwolves.

Mavericks Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Mavericks:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Luka Doncic	34	10	11	4
Kyrie Irving	27	5	6	3
P.J. Washington	14	6	2	2
Dereck Lively	11	7	2	0
Daniel Gafford	10	6	1	0

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Timberwolves Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Timberwolves:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Edwards	30	7	6	3
Karl-Anthony Towns	25	8	3	3
Rudy Gobert	15	12	2	0
Mike Conley	14	4	7	2
Jaden McDaniels	12	4	2	1

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Mavs vs. Wolves Game 1 Information

Wednesday's Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Mavericks in the NBA Western Conference Finals is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

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Conclusion

We predict the Timberwolves, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 Western Conference Finals.

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