Mavericks vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 29, 2026, 1:33AM | Published: Jan 28, 2026, 3:00PM
The Dallas Mavericks will sqaure off with the favoured Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:30pm AEDT.
With the likes of Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall and Brandon Williams, the Mavericks are looking to overcome a Timberwolves line-up that includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mavericks vs Timberwolves game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Dallas vs Minnesota NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves a 75% chance of winning against the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Mavericks $3.60, Timberwolves $1.31
- Line: Mavericks +8.5 ($1.95), Timberwolves -8.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 229 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mavericks at $3.60 and the Timberwolves at $1.31.
The Mavericks are 8.5-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Mavericks (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 229-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.31 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks +8.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Mavericks vs Timberwolves predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Timberwolves at American Airlines Center this Thursday is the Timberwolves winning 117-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dallas vs Minnesota game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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Mavericks vs Timberwolves: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Mavericks and Timberwolves at American Airlines Center is scheduled to start at 12:30pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Minnesota predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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