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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks predictions, odds: Who wins NBA playoff series?
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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.
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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
More: 2024 NBA playoffs: Complete schedule, bracket breakdown, how to watch
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."
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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.
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Series winner:Minnesota -170 | Dallas +145
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Win in 4:Minnesota +750 | Dallas +1400
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Win in 5:Minnesota +425 | Dallas +1000
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Win in 6:Minnesota +500 | Dallas +475
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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.
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Over/under:206.5
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Moneyline:Minnesota -185 | Dallas +150
More: Mussatto: OKC Thunder is contender now, but its best version remains years away
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
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Game 1:7:30 p.m. CT Wednesday in Minnesota (TNT)
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Game 2:7:30 p.m. CT Friday in Minnesota (TNT)
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Game 3:7 p.m. CT Sunday in Dallas (TNT)
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Game 4:7:30 p.m. CT Tuesday, May 28, in Dallas (TNT)
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Game 5 (if necessary):7:30 p.m. CT Thursday, May 30, in Minnesota (TNT)
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Game 6 (if necessary):7:30 p.m. CT Saturday, June 1, in Dallas (TNT)
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Game 7 (if necessary):7:30 p.m. CT Monday, June 3, in Minnesota (TNT)
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