The Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Monday 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 Raptors and Magic, and they play the Warriors next. The Timberwolves have won 6 of their last 7 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 121 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 97.7 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.7 points and 5 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 16 points and 6.3 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc and 60.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 23.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 54 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the 76ers, beat the Nets, and they play the Wizards next. The Cavs have won 12 of their last 16 regular season games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 115.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27 points and 3.5 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 19 points and 3 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and James Harden is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won 21 of their last 24 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four games at Rocket Arena following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Timberwolves and Cavaliers.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games at Rocket Arena.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Timberwolves have won four of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at Rocket Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight games at Rocket Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last four games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q1 this season – led by 17 points @ 76ers on October 22.
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (36.5).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (6.0).
- The Timberwolves rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (59.3%).
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The Timberwolves will be without Donte DiVincenzo due to an Achilles injury.
The Cavs will be without Khalifa Diop, Naw’Qwna Tomlin, and Ernest Udeh Jr.
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Cavs should have the edge at home with the rest advantage, but I’m not leaving buckets on the table with the red-hot Timberwolves. They’ve been rolling offensively and look a little too comfortable at the moment. The Timberwolves just torched the Raptors, and it allowed Edwards and Ball to sit more than usual. So there’s less of a concern on the end of a back-to-back. I’m sure the Timberwolves will come back to reality at some point, but until they do, I’ll gladly back them in favorable spots in terms of the line. Give me the points.