I'm on the Mavericks +5 @ Minnesota, for these reasons:

- Too many points for the road team who literally won 3 straight and almost completed the sweep.

- Lively should return tonight. The big men of this series for Dallas have been the reason they have been so dominant. I expect Lively to add some more rebounding and second chance opportunities offensively for Dallas. Which could really swing things in their direction.

- The Mavericks can't afford to go 6-7 games with Timberwolves, especially with Boston getting the sweep vs the Pacers. The Mavericks best chances of getting rest, is to finish this game soon and I expect Luka to do what he's been doing on Minnesotaso home floor, which is averaging 30 points.

Official Play: Mavericks +5

Side Bet: Jaden McDaniels over 10.5 Points

Hail Mary: Mavericks Moneyline