The Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Heat and Cavs, and they play the Spurs next. The Timberwolves have won 15 of their last 20 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 119.6 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.4 points and 5 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.3 points and 5.7 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pacers, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Jazz next. The Cavs have won 4 of their last 6 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.8 points and 5.4 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 17.7 points and 4 assists. Darius Garland is the third double-digit scorer and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last six day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have lost 19 of their last 20 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games following a road loss.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last five road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four home games against the Timberwolves have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six Saturday day games have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Donovan Mitchell has scored 30+ points in four consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Sam Merrill ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.9) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (72.5%) this season.
- Donte DiVincenzo has recorded eight games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.2%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.3).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for H2 win percentage this season (76.3%).
- The Timberwolves have used only four different starting fives this season – fewest in the league.
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus and Dean Wade.
The Timberwolves will be without Terrence Shannon Jr. and Mike Conley. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards are questionable.
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Prediction
It’s hard to side with the Timberwolves when they have several rotation players either out or questionable. Check the injury report before betting. However, you guys know backing the Cavs isn’t an option. The Cavs have not only underachieved in terms of wins and losses, but they’re 11-28 ATS on the season.
The Cavs aren’t making you money. The Timberwolves just beat the Cavs a couple of days ago by 9 points, getting whatever they wanted offensively. I’m not backing the Cavaliers. Give me the free points with the Timberwolves.