NBA Western Conference finals chances for 2024, Game 4 time: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks predictions from experts

For Game 4 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 Western Conference finals on Tuesday, SportsLine’s Bruce Marshall has provided his NBA picks, predictions, and best bets.

When the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves square off in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday, they’ll be looking to end their series. With a 116-107 victory on Sunday, Dallas took a commanding 3-0 lead. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, the Mavs (50-32), who have defeated Minnesota six times in the postseason, are 5-2 at home. The T’Wolves (56-26) had lost in the opening round of their three prior playoffs trips despite being 5-2 on the road this year. Dereck Lively II (neck) and Luka Doncic (knee) are listed by Dallas as doubtful. Mike Conley (calf) is listed as questionable in Minnesota.

At 8:30 p.m. ET, the game will begin in Dallas at the American Airlines Center. This playoffs, the Mavericks are allowing 103.9 points per game, which is sixth-fewest, while the Timberwolves have allowed 102.1 points per game, the fourth-fewest. According to SportsLine consensus, the Mavericks are 1.5-point favorites against the Timberwolves. The total points scored (over/under) is set at 211.5. See what renowned handicapper Bruce Marshall has to say before choosing your Mavericks vs. Timberwolves team.

Marshall is a popular guest on a lot of sports talk radio and television shows around the nation. The New York Post, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and many other publications have published some of Marshall’s extensive editorial work. He is now working on other book projects in addition to his many handicapping titles. This season, Marshall has dominated his NBA choices for SportsLine subscribers, going into this game with a 195-143 record that has generated more than $3,800 in returns for $100 players. Who’s following along with me?

He has now locked up his picks and NBA playoff predictions for the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves match. Now, you can view his selections by visiting SportsLine. For Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, here are a number of NBA odds and betting lines:

Dallas -1.5 against the Timberwolves vs. Mavericks spread

Over/under for the Timberwolves vs. Mavericks: 211.5 points

Dallas -122, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Mavericks money line Plus-103

MIN: The Timberwolves are +16.75 units on ML after winning 31 of their previous 46 road games.

DAL: 34 of the Mavericks’ previous 48 games have seen them cover the spread (+18.60 units).

Picks for Timberwolves versus. Mavericks: View selections at SportsLine.

Why the Mavericks are able to

Accelerate ahead PJ All three of the series’ games have seen Washington score in double figures, including Sunday’s Game 3 victory where they scored 16 points, pulled down eight rebounds, and disheveled two assists. This playoffs, he has achieved three double-doubles, the most recent of which came in a second round victory over Oklahoma City with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists. In Game 4 of that series, he also recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds, and in Game 5, he finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds. This season, he has made 15 postseason starts and averages 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 36.3 minutes.

Small forward Derrick Jones Jr. is another Dallas player averaging double figures in scoring this postseason. He added two assists, two rebounds, and 11 points in Sunday’s victory over the Timberwolves. In the pivotal Game 6 second-round victory over Oklahoma City, he dropped four rebounds, two assists, and finished with a playoff-high 22 points. He finished the first game of the series against Minnesota with eight points, four rebounds, and two assists on Wednesday. He has averaged 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.1 blocks in 15 postseason starts. Choose your team from this list.

Why the Timberwolves are able to

Moving forward Jaden McDaniels, who is coming off a 15-point effort in the Game 3 loss to Dallas, has had a good postseason. In the opening game on Wednesday, he finished with 24 points, four rebounds, and three assists. He finished with 23 points, six rebounds, and two steals in the 98-90 series-clinching Game 7 victory over the reigning champion Denver Nuggets in the conference playoffs. McDaniels has averaged 12.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks in 14 playoff starts.

Center Rudy Gobert has been a dependable player for Minnesota throughout the postseason, averaging a double-double. Gobert has averaged 12.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.1 blocks, and one steal over his last 13 games. With 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 109-108 Game 2 defeat to the Mavericks, he recorded a double-double. During this year’s playoffs, he has recorded five double-doubles, including a 19-point and 14-rebound performance in Game 3 of their first-round series victory against Phoenix, 126-109. Choose your team from this list.

How to choose the Mavericks against the Timberwolves

Marshall is slanting over in terms of total points. Additionally, he has discovered a crucial X-factor that requires backing one side of the spread. Only what it is and which team to support are he disclosing to SportsLine.

Which side of the spread is a must-back in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Mavericks? Check out SportsLine right now to learn which side of the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves spread to bet on. This professional analysis has helped the expert return more than $3,800 on his NBA picks this season.