Boston boasts the NBA's top first-half against the spread (ATS) record at 63-32-1 this season, demonstrating strong early-game performance. Meanwhile, the Mavericks lead the league with a 34-16 ATS record on the road, highlighting their consistency away from home.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have seen the total exceed the over in 11 of their last 16 matchups against Western Conference teams, indicating a trend towards high-scoring games.