Dallas Mavericks Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves WCF Game 5: Signs of Life

The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided being swept in game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. While they remain on life support, Minnesota does have a chance to put a whole new spin on the series if they can beat Dallas in game 5 on their home court.

Once again, Luka Doncic was Dallas’ best player as he recorded yet another triple-double. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving was held to just 16 points. Minny’s duo of Anthony Edwards and Karl Anthony Towns was just a bit better overall in the Timberwolves’ 105-100 win.

While many already gave up on the T-Wolves when they fell behind 3-0, they now have some life in them and the prospect of cutting their series deficit to a manageable 3-2. The best NBA betting sites have Minnesota as a fairly hefty favorite. They are about 1.55 on the moneyline while Dallas is priced at around 2.60. The spread is sitting at 4.5 while the game total is hovering around the 209.5 mark.

So, what are the best bets for game 5? Keep reading to find out. Don’t forget to check out all of our latest NBA tips and predictions throughout the season and playoffs including the upcoming NBA finals.

Pre-Match Moneyline Odds

Pre-Match Moneyline Odds: Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers

	Dallas Mavericks	Minnesota Timberwolves
	2.60	1.55

Pre-Match Spread Odds

Minnesota Timberwolves [-4.5] @ 1.90

Dallas Mavericks [+4.5] @ 1.90

The spread for game 5 in Minneapolis is 4.5 which is the same as it was for game 1 in Minneapolis. That makes sense considering how close these games have been. 3 games have been decided by 5 or fewer points while just one, game 3, saw a 9-point difference. For Minnesota backers, one of the biggest issues from a betting perspective is that the Timberwolves are just 1-5 SU and ATS in their last 5 home games. If you dig a bit deeper, you’ll see that Minnesota is a paltry 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games. They are also just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games versus Dallas.

For their part, the Mavericks have been very good as a road team lately going a very profitable 6-1 SU and ATS in their last seven road outings. They are also 5-2 ATS in their last 7 overall against the Timberwolves. These numbers are convincing enough for me to take the 4.5 points with Dallas. I will also season that wager with a bit of that plus-money moneyline spice and the obligatory Luka Doncic triple-double prop.

Best Bet: Dallas Mavericks +4.5 @ 1.90 | Place bet

The Dallas Mavericks’ injury report is the same as in game 4. Derek Lively will likely miss game 5 with a neck sprain while Olivier Maxence Prosper and Greg III are both out indefinitely. Stay tuned to MightyTips for the latest injury reports and other NBA news.

Luka Doncic moves into 9th all-time in playoff triple-doubles:

1. Magic Johnson, 30
2. LeBron James, 28
3. Nikola Jokic, 18
4. Russell Westbrook, 12
5. Jason Kidd, 11
T6. Larry Bird, 10
T6. Draymond Green, 10
T6. Rajon Rondo, 10
T9. Wilt Chamberlain, 9
T9. Luka Doncic, 9 pic.twitter.com/76g3lTbrhJ

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 29, 2024

Minnesota’s only notable injury is Jaylen Clark’s right Achilles injury which has him sidelined indefinitely.

• The 2nd Quarter Under is 45-24 in Dallas’ last 69 games.
• The 2nd Quarter Under is 46-25 in Minnesota’s last 71 games.
  2nd Quarter Under 52.5 @ 1.90

• In their last 10 playoff games, the Timberwolves have scored an average of 9.2 fewer points per game than they did during the regular season.
• In their last 10 playoff games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 11 fewer points than they did during the regular season.
  Game Total Under 209.5 @ 1.90

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