Minnesota at Dallas

Minnesota is going to have to lean on its great defense after dropping the first two of this series at home. The Timberwolves were No. 1 in the NBA in points allowed during the regular season and are fourth in the playoffs. Minnesota is on a 55-39 run UNDER the First Half Total, including 47-30 UNDER the First Half Total as an underdog. They're also 19-10 ATS on the road versus winning teams and 19-10 ATS as a dog. In addition, NBA road teams like the Timberwolves revenging a loss to an opponent of 3 points or less off a loss as a favorite are 44-23 ATS. Dallas is fifth in the postseason in points given up and second in field goal shooting allowed (43.7%). With Minnesota 35-25 UNDER the First Half Total against winning teams, look for a fierce defensive effort from both teams right from the opening tipoff and back the talented dog for the game. Take Minnesota + the First Half UNDER the total.