After stumbling to a 1-5 record over the last six games, the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-19) hope to get back on track against the Dallas Mavericks (19-27) at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
However, Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards is questionable for tonight’s game vs. the Mavericks due to injury maintenance. The superstar guard leads the team in scoring and missed Monday’s 108-83 win over the Warriors.
Will Ant miss his second consecutive game? Let’s look at the latest Anthony Edwards injury update and how a potential absence could impact Timberwolves vs. Mavs picks on PrizePicks?
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Anthony Edwards Injury Update vs. Mavericks Tonight: Jan. 28, 2026
Edwards has missed three of the last seven games, and the NBA injury report currently lists the Wolves’ leading scorer as questionable (foot), specifically for injury management.
Making things more complicated, the Timberwolves will play a back-to-back on Thursday, as they host the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a 2025 Western Conference Finals rematch.
When the former Georgia Bulldog was active from January 17 to 25, he posted 37.0 minutes per game, a slight boost from 35.1 on the season. Edwards also launched 26.5 shots per game during the span, smashing his season-long 20.6 field goal attempts per contest.
If he’s active, a full workload should be available. The three-time All-Star leads Minnesota by recording 29.7 points per game (PPG), paired with a team-high 32.1% usage rate (via FantasyLabs).
Edwards is scorching hot in January, recording 31.2 PPG while shooting 44.2% from 3-point land. Over his past four games, he’s racked up 36.3 PPG — including January 17’s mind-boggling 55-point performance.
PrizePicks is projecting Anthony Edwards for 30.5 points tonight if he plays.
What Timberwolves Players to Target if Edwards is Out?
During Edwards’ three absences in January, Timberwolves PF Julius Randle has posted 28.7 PPG in the split, smashing his 22.2 PPG average.
Randle sees the largest increase in usage rate when Edwards is off the court (+4.2%). The former Kentucky Wildcat averages 18.0 field goal attempts per game when Edwards is out, surpassing his 15.7 shots per contest.
According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Mavericks allow 55.6 points in the paint per game (30th), and Dunks & Threes have Dallas 28th in shot distribution around the rim allowed. This should be a favorable matchup for Randle — who shoots 47.6% of his field goal attempts within 10 feet of the rim.
Timberwolves C Rudy Gobert (10.9 PPG) is another name to watch, as he totals 13.1 PPG when Edwards is out. Plus, the French big man sees his usage rate increase by +2.1% when Minnesota’s leading scorer is off the court.
Gobert can expose Dallas’ weak interior defense by taking 97.9% of his shots within 10 feet of the rim. He’s projected to score 10.5 points on Wednesday.
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Julius Randle Stat Projections, Picks vs. Mavericks
PrizePicks is projecting Randle to stuff the stat sheet against the Mavericks tonight.
- 21.5 Points
- 34.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- 7.5 Rebounds
- 5 Assists
- 40.5 Points Fantasy Score
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All eyes will be on Anthony Edwards' injury status tonight as he is still working through a toe issue.
When Anthony Edwards has missed action, Randle’s been an easy pivot to increase his scoring production. Considering he’s averaged 28.7 PPG in Edwards’ last three absences, Randle’s 21.5 projected points could be among tonight’s top NBA picks.
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