Timberwolves vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 20, 2026, 11:00PM | Published: Feb 20, 2026, 2:05PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Target Center on Saturday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are aiming to beat a Mavericks line-up that includes Brandon Williams, Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Timberwolves vs Mavericks game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Minnesota vs Dallas NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves an 86% chance of winning against the Mavericks at Target Center.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Target Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.13, Mavericks $6.25
- Line: Timberwolves -14.5 ($1.91), Mavericks +14.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 239.5 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 Timberwolves at $1.13 and the Mavericks at $6.25.
The Timberwolves are 14.5-point favourites against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Mavericks (+14.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 239.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Mavericks (+14.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 239.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Timberwolves vs Mavericks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.13 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks +14.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 239.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Timberwolves vs Mavericks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Mavericks at Target Center this Saturday is the Timberwolves winning 125-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Timberwolves vs Mavericks: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Timberwolves and Mavericks at Target Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Dallas predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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