NBA 2025-2026: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction

In their last three games, the Minnesota Timberwolves have shown resilience, winning two out of three matchups. They secured victories against the Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz, scoring 124 and 120 points respectively, while their only loss came against the Denver Nuggets. The Timberwolves’ offensive prowess, led by Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, has been pivotal, with Randle boasting an impressive offensive rating of 131.5. Conversely, the Dallas Mavericks have had a mixed bag of recent performances. They managed a thrilling win over the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 138-133 but suffered losses to both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns. Despite Daniel Gafford's strong offensive rating of 121.3, the Mavericks' inconsistency and lower average points from their starters, such as Brandon Williams and P.J. Washington, could be a concern. The Timberwolves' starting lineup averages high offensive ratings, particularly Randle and Gobert, who also backs it up with a solid defensive rating of 112.7. Meanwhile, the Mavericks' starting five, though capable, presents a varied performance with players like Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington having lower offensive ratings of 99.1 and 97.9, respectively. This disparity in ratings suggests that the Timberwolves may dominate both ends of the court.