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The Minnesota Timberwolves need to string together a win streak.
Just a modest five- or six-game winning streak would propel Minnesota into the top three of the West.
But to do so, it needs to easily handle teams intent on tanking, like the Dallas Mavericks.
My Mavericks vs. Timberwolves predictions take the risk of trusting Minnesota against a shorthanded opponent, usually a risk in NBA picks, but not on Friday, February 20.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves predictionMavericks vs Timberwolves best bet: Timberwolves 1H -8.5 (-105)
The Dallas Mavericks’ injury report has already decided this game.
Not even the Minnesota Timberwolves can treat this game so lightly as to jeopardize an easy win. Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington, and Klay Thompson won’t be able to keep this close, even through the first half.
Minnesota should also cruise to covering the full-game spread of -13.5, but as far as a best bet is concerned, an entire fourth quarter of garbage time should not be trusted.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves same-game parlayThe Timberwolves’ reserves should also gas the Mavericks’ bench.
Minnesota has a quality bench, one that should take over for Anthony Edwards relatively early in this rout.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves SGP- Timberwolves 1H -8.5
- Timberwolves -13.5
- Anthony Edwards Under 28.5 points
Rudy Gobert should dominate the glass tonight, especially if Mavs’ big man Daniel Gafford is ruled out.
A few lobs to Gobert should be easy pickings against this Dallas roster.
Mavericks vs Timberwolves SGP- Timberwolves 1H -8.5
- Timberwolves -13.5
- Anthony Edwards Under 28.5 points
- Rudy Gobert Over 10.5 points
- Spread: Mavericks +13.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -13.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Mavericks +500 | Timberwolves -700
- Over/Under: Over 239.5 (-110) | Under 239.5 (-110)
Dallas went 0-5 against the spread in its last five games before the All-Star break. Find more NBA betting trends for Mavericks vs. Timberwolves.
How to watch Mavericks vs Timberwolves| Location | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date | Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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