Luka Doncic: Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 19

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday (December 19) at the Target Center in NBA Regular Season action. The betting odds and predictions are as follows:

Both sides come into this game with identical 15-15 records as they prepare to face-off in this all-important Western Conference clash. The Mavericks are currently in ninth place, just above the Timberwolves in tenth. The T Wolves come into this game on the back of a two-game win streak, the latest of which was a resounding 150-126 win over the Chicago Bulls.

It was Anthony Edwards' masterclass that propelled the T Wolves towards the result as he recorded 37 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists. Although it was only his fifth 30+ point outing of the campaign, he has consistently put up good numbers, carrying the side’s offense in the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns.

For the Mavericks, it was yet another incredibly close loss in their last game, as they lost 99-100 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the absence of superstar Luka Doncic, Kemba Walker and Christian Wood stepped up to the plate, combining for 58 points between them. Wood ended the game with a superb 26-14-2 performance in only his second start of the season. He has been brilliant over the last two games, scoring 26 and 32, respectively.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Match Details

Fixture: Dallas Mavericks @ Minnesota Timberwolves

Date & Time: Monday, December 19, 8:00 p.m. EST

Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

TEAM	PLAYER	INJURY	STATUS
Minnesota Timberwolves	Karl-Anthony Towns	Calf	Out

Luka Doncic and Rudy Gobert are expected to return for their respective sides, while Karl-Anthony Towns is the only notable absentee. The T Wolves forward is out with a calf problem.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS	SPREAD	TOTAL	MONEYLINE
Dallas Mavericks	-3 (-108)	Over 228 (-107)	-157
Minnesota Timberwolves	+3 (-106)	Under 228 (-108)	+132

Up To $1,250 Back On Your First Bet + 1000 Tier Credits + 1000 Reward Credits® with Caesars Sportsbook

Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Starting 5s

Dallas Mavericks: PG Luka Doncic (GTD) SG Spencer Dinwiddie SF Tim Hardaway (GTD) PF Dorian Finney-Smith C Dwight Powell (GTD)

Minnesota Timberwolves: PG D’Angelo Russell SG Anthony Edwards SF Jaden McDaniels PF Kyle Anderson C Rudy Gobert (GTD)

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Betting Prediction

Luka's return is a massive positive for the Mavs as they will immediately become favorites in the contest. Luka’s output has been incredible this campaign and in the form that Wood is in, the Mavs are a force to be reckoned with. The Timberwolves are in good form, but they don’t have enough on the defensive side of the court to keep the Mavs quiet, which will ultimately translate to their defeat.