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Away · 7-4 Dallas Mavericks
Model 110.2
Model 117.0

The read

Model: MIN by 6.8 · 227.2 total
Spread MIN -5.5 Model MIN by 6.8 · line MIN -5.5 1.3 pt edge
Game total Over 226.5 Model 227.2 pts · line 226.5 0.7 pt edge
DAL total Under 111.5 Model 110.2 pts · line 111.5 1.3 pt edge
MIN total Over 116.5 Model 117 pts · line 116.5 0.5 pt edge

Moneyline lean MIN. Model against the spread this season: 68-86 (44%).

The situation

DALLast 5: 3-2
2 days rest864 mi travel7-4 recordWon 3 straight3 out: II, Larrea, Biberovic
MINLast 5: 4-1
3 days restHome game 2 in a row8-3 recordWon 4 straight1 out: Edwards

Tale of the tape

114.9 118.1
47.8% 47.3%
34.6% 37.2%
12.4 14.6
78.2% 67.2%
18.6 17.4
12.6 14.4
32.1 34.3
26.3 25.6
15.4 15.2
8.7 8.7
5.6 5.1
22.4 22.6
Points, recent Last 3: 122.3 vs 115.7Last 5: 115.6 vs 114Last 10: 115.4 vs 116.8

Projected lineups

Season per-game averages

Dallas Mavericks

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG Kyrie Irving 223451%
SG Caleb Martin 32128%
SF Cooper Flagg 256651%
PF PJ Washington 147141%
C Daniel Gafford 95265%

Minnesota Timberwolves

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG LaMelo Ball 183644%
SG Ayo Dosunmu 184352%
SF Jonathan Kuminga 125243%
PF Jaden McDaniels 176353%
C Rudy Gobert 712151%

Recent games

DAL

  • W11/09vs Indiana Pacers 125-122
  • W11/08vs Brooklyn Nets 130-93
  • W11/06vs Utah Jazz 112-100
  • L11/04@ San Antonio Spurs 111-112
  • L11/02vs Sacramento Kings 100-115
  • W10/30vs Houston Rockets 116-111
  • W10/28vs Oklahoma City Thunder 120-96
  • W10/26@ Miami Heat 113-109
  • L10/24vs San Antonio Spurs 106-122
  • W10/23@ Indiana Pacers 121-105

MIN

  • W11/08vs Utah Jazz 115-100
  • W11/06@ New Orleans Pelicans 115-109
  • W11/04@ Houston Rockets 117-107
  • W11/02vs Milwaukee Bucks 112-100
  • L10/31@ San Antonio Spurs 111-121
  • W10/30vs Los Angeles Clippers 127-101
  • L10/28vs Golden State Warriors 114-119
  • L10/26@ Cleveland Cavaliers 125-127
  • W10/25vs Toronto Raptors 117-94
  • W10/23@ Orlando Magic 115-93

Injury report

Latest update Nov 11, 2026

DAL

  • OutDereck Lively IINov 11

    Lively (foot) is listed as out for Thursday's game in Minnesota.

  • OutSergio de LarreaNov 11

    De Larrea (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Minnesota.

  • OutTarik BiberovicNov 11

    Biberovic (heel) is out for Thursday's game against Minnesota.

MIN

  • OutAnthony EdwardsOct 29

    Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, the Timberwolves announced.

  • OutDonte DiVincenzoOct 05

    DiVincenzo (Achilles) remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

Quarters & race to

Per game1st Q2nd Q3rd Q4th QPaint
DAL28.527.929.928.648.9
MIN29.528.5293050.4

First to 10 / 15 this season

DALMIN
First to 10, Q1 6 of 11 55% 8 of 11 73%
First to 10, Q2 6 of 11 55% 8 of 11 73%
First to 10, Q3 7 of 11 64% 2 of 11 18%
First to 10, Q4 6 of 11 55% 4 of 11 36%
First to 15, Q1 6 of 11 55% 7 of 11 64%
First to 15, Q2 6 of 11 55% 7 of 11 64%
First to 15, Q3 7 of 11 64% 4 of 11 36%
First to 15, Q4 6 of 11 55% 8 of 11 73%

League-wide quarter leaders →