The Dallas Mavericks will attempt to punch their tickets to the NBA Finals when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. All four games in this 2024 NBA playoffs series have been decided by single-digits, with Minnesota as 4.5-point favorites in the latest Mavericks vs. Timberwolves odds for tonight. But just as popular as Game 5 spread predictions for this contest will be NBA prop bets when a contest features the likes of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Edwards' scoring will be of intrigue in NBA props as he's increased his points total in every game of this series. After 29 points in Game 4, his prop line for Thursday is 28.5 points (-106/-129). Will Edwards' upward trend continue, making the Over the side to lean towards with this NBA prop pick? What other player tendencies should you be aware of before constructing any Wolves vs. Mavs parlay predictions or SGP best bets? Before making any Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks on sites like PrizePicks or DraftKings Pick6, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine AI PickBot.
Built using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques by SportsLine's Data Science team, AI Predictions and AI Ratings are generated for each pick and player prop. The AI predictions are determined by statistically learning from each player and team's historical data then quantitatively evaluating the strength of the opponents' defense by assigning a numeric value out of 100 called a matchup score.
Once a prediction is formulated, the AI rating is generated using the prediction, the matchup score, and the odds of the market. For example, you could see a A+ rating on an over bet if a player is facing a poor defense, their prediction differs from the line and there are favorable odds.
In addition, SportsLine AI is the first fully automated predictive model at SportsLine. It continuously refreshes on the most recent available data and can help you spot the biggest discrepancies in the lines. During the NFL season, SportsLine's AI PickBot hit a whopping 1,674 4.5- and 5-star prop picks. During the current NBA season, it's nailed 932 money line picks, 680 over/under bets and 637 spread picks. Now it turns its attention to the 2024 NBA playoffs and has revealed its best bets for Game 5 of Mavericks vs. Timberwolves.
The AI PickBot has dialed in on Timberwolves vs. Mavs in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals and locked in its 2024 NBA playoff predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the AI PickBot's best bets. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Mavs vs. Timberwolves:
- Mavericks vs. Timberwolves spread: Minnesota -4.5
- Mavericks vs. Timberwolves over/under: 209.5 points
- Mavericks vs. Timberwolves money line: Dallas +162, Minnesota -195
- MIN: 21-26-2 ATS this season at home
- DAL: 13-10 ATS as a road underdog this season
- Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks: See picks at SportsLine
Top NBA player props for Game 5 of Timberwolves vs. Mavericks
After examining dozens of NBA player props for Wolves vs. Mavs, we can tell you SportsLine AI says Dallas guard Irving goes Under 31.5 total points plus rebounds plus assists (PRA). Irving's numbers dip across the board when on the road as he averaged fewer points, fewer rebounds and fewer assists in away arenas rather than American Airlines Center during the regular season. Irving has gone Under his total PRA market in eight of his last 10 (80.0%) games when on the road, including the postseason, with an average of 30.5 total PRA per game.
The Timberwolves made a huge defensive adjustment in Game 4 in which they put All-Defensive selection Jaden McDaniels on Irving instead of Edwards. The result was that Irving scored a series-low of 16 points and knocked down just 33% of his field-goal attempts (6 of 18), which was his second-worst shooting clip of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Don't expect Minnesota to change things up in Game 5 considering the success, so a low points total severely hinders Irving's chances of hitting Over 31.5 PRA. See which team to pick here.
How to make Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks
In addition, SportsLine AI PickBot has generated several prop predictions for Game 5 and says one side of the alternate spread is an A+ pick while also revealing two more game picks for Game 5. You can only get the AI PickBot's prediction at SportsLine.
So which player props should you be targeting in Game 5 of Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, and which side of the alternate spread gets the A+ grade? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the AI PickBot that uses predictive learning to crush its NBA picks, and find out.
