Bookmakers give odds of 1.11 for the Timberwolves, 6.50 for the Mavericks. The total is more than 217.5 points - 1.78, the total is less than 1.96

Current form 

Minnesota put on a spectacular show for its fans in Minneapolis by defeating the Portland Blazers 133-109 on February 12 at the Target Center home court. The team seized the initiative from the first minute, winning the first quarter at 32:23 and continuing to press in the second, gradually increasing the lead due to aggressive defense and quick breakaways. 

The turning point came in the third quarter, when the Wolves made a powerful 16-2 surge and brought the advantage to 79:59, effectively removing the question of the winner long before the final siren. The main star of the evening was Julius Randle, who scored 41 points with a high percentage of goals. This victory strengthened Minnesota's position at the top of the Northwest Division: with a 34-22 balance, the team is in 3rd place, tightly competing with Denver and Oklahoma for a higher seeding in the playoffs.

Current form 

The Mavericks had an unsuccessful away game against the Los Angeles Lakers, losing 104-124 on February 13 at the arena. Crypto.com The Arena. At the beginning of the meeting, the team still stayed close to the opponent, but by the big break it began to lose the fight in the paint more often and make losses, which the Lakers immediately turned into quick points.

In the second half, Dallas failed to find a stable rhythm: the three-pointers were low. The best Mavericks players were Nigel Marshall and Max Christie, who scored 19 points each. This defeat continued a difficult stretch of the season for Dallas: with an overall balance of 19-35, the team ranks 4th in the Southwest Division.