Mavericks vs. T-Wolves Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Feb 20, 2026 at 10:23 AM EST•Next update in: 22 seconds from now

Mavericks vs. T-Wolves preview (Feb 20). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (T-Wolves -13.5), Julius Randle props & Cooper Flagg's status (Out - Foot).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Mavericks +13.5, Total O 238.5
Key Pick:	Julius Randle Over 19.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Cooper Flagg (Out - Foot)
Data Freshness:	14m ago (10:23 AM EST)

Dallas Mavericks

19-35

Feb 207:30 PM

ESPN

T-Wolves

34-22

T-Wolves

34-22

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

T-Wolves win by

12.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

15%

85%

Model Picks

Mavericks

Mavericks +13.5

Total

Total O 238.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Mavericks INJURIES

Cooper Flagg

Out

The Mavericks listed Flagg as Out for Friday's (Feb. 20) game against the Timberwolves.

Max Christie

Questionable

The Mavericks listed Christie as Questionable for Friday's (Feb. 20) game against the Timberwolves.

Daniel Gafford

Questionable

The Mavericks listed Gafford as Questionable for Friday's (Feb. 20) game against the Timberwolves.

Dereck Lively II

Out For Season

The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.

Caleb Martin

Questionable

The Mavericks listed Martin as Questionable for Friday's (Feb. 20) game against the Timberwolves.

Kyrie Irving

Out For Season

The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

T-Wolves INJURIES

Terrence Shannon Jr.

Out

The Timberwolves announced on Monday (Feb. 9) that Shannon will return to action following the All-Star break.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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DAL

MIN

Feb 20 ·7:30 PM

Julius Randle

Points

Yes 19.5

DAL

MIN

Feb 20 ·7:30 PM

Rudy Gobert

Points

Yes 9.5

DAL

MIN

Feb 20 ·7:30 PM

Max Christie

Points

Yes 14.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Dallas Mavericks vs. T-Wolves?

The T-Wolves are favored by 13.5 points (-13.5), while the Mavericks are underdogs +13.5 points. The moneyline is Mavericks +567 and T-Wolves -669. The total is set at 238.5 points.

Who is projected to win Dallas Mavericks vs. T-Wolves, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the T-Wolves to win by 12.0 points. Win probability is 85% for the T-Wolves and 15% for the Mavericks.

What is the injury report for the Dallas Mavericks and T-Wolves?

The latest injury report shows Cooper Flagg (Out – foot), Max Christie (Questionable – ankle), Daniel Gafford (Questionable – ankle), Dereck Lively II (Out For Season – foot), Caleb Martin (Questionable – ankle), Kyrie Irving (Out For Season – knee) for the Mavericks, while Terrence Shannon Jr. (Out – foot) are listed for the T-Wolves.

What are the best bets for Dallas Mavericks vs. T-Wolves (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Mavericks +13.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Dallas Mavericks vs. T-Wolves?

Top player props include Julius Randle Over 19.5 Points, Rudy Gobert Over 9.5 Points, Max Christie Over 14.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.