Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks picks, odds in NBA playoffs
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks predictions, odds: Who wins NBA playoff series?

Justin Martinez
The Oklahoman

The No. 3-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves will face the No. 5 Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs.

Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is set for 7:30 p.m. CT Wednesday in Minnesota (TNT). The Timberwolves won the regular-season series, 3-1.

Minnesota advanced past the second round with a 4-3 series win over the No. 2 Denver Nuggets. Dallas advanced with a 4-2 series win over the No. 2 Oklahoma City Thunder.

Here's a look at how the series is projected to play out:

Second-round picks: Thunder vs Mavericks | Nuggets vs Timberwolves | Celtics vs Cavaliers | Knicks vs Pacers

Conference Finals picks: Timberwolves vs Mavericks | Celtics vs Pacers

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The Oklahoman: Minnesota, 4-2

Justin Martinez writes: "Dallas' size advantage played a huge role in its series win over OKC. But Minnesota has the more daunting frontcourt, which includes Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid. The Mavericks' defense has also improved as of late, but the Timberwolves' defense is deeper. Minnesota is the better team, and it established itself as a legitimate title contender when it dethroned Denver."

DraftKings: Minnesota (-170) is the favorite to win the Western Conference Finals series vs Dallas

Minnesota is a -170 favorite to beat Dallas in the Western Conference Finals.

  • Series winner: Minnesota -170 | Dallas +145
  • Win in 4: Minnesota +750 | Dallas +1400
  • Win in 5: Minnesota +425 | Dallas +1000
  • Win in 6: Minnesota +500 | Dallas +475
  • Win in 7: Minnesota +380 | Dallas +700

BetMGM: Minnesota (-4.5) is favored to beat Dallas in Game 1

Minnesota is a 4.5-point favorite to win Game 1 on Wednesday.

  • Over/under: 206.5
  • Moneyline: Minnesota -185 | Dallas +150

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ESPN: Minnesota has a 57.7% chance to beat Dallas in Game 1

ESPN gives Minnesota a 57.7% chance to beat Dallas in Game 1 on Wednesday.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks NBA playoff series schedule

  • Game 1: 7:30 p.m. CT Wednesday in Minnesota (TNT)
  • Game 2: 7:30 p.m. CT Friday in Minnesota (TNT)
  • Game 3: 7 p.m. CT Sunday in Dallas (TNT)
  • Game 4: 7:30 p.m. CT Tuesday, May 28, in Dallas (TNT)
  • Game 5 (if necessary): 7:30 p.m. CT Thursday, May 30, in Minnesota (TNT)
  • Game 6 (if necessary): 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday, June 1, in Dallas (TNT)
  • Game 7 (if necessary): 7:30 p.m. CT Monday, June 3, in Minnesota (TNT)

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