Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Read our Cavaliers vs Timberwolves prediction for this NBA regular season game in Minneapolis. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Cavaliers are currently 34-6.
  • Defensively, Cleveland are giving up 112.0 points per game.
  • The Cavaliers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Timberwolves.
  • The Timberwolves are sitting at 22-19.
  • The Timberwolves are averaging 109.9 points per game so far.
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 116-99 win vs. the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-253) will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (+208) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 227.

This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on FDSO.

Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 18th
  • Betting Odds CLE -6.5, CLE -253 | MIN +208 O/U 227

Cavaliers Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Cleveland?

The Cavaliers dropped to 34-6 on the season after a 134-114 road loss to the Thunder on Thursday. Cleveland, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 248 points exceeded the O/U line of 232 by 16 points.

Oklahoma City’s 11-0 run early in the game set the tone, and they extended their lead to 119-81 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Cleveland outscored the Thunder 33-15 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.

In their 134-114 loss to the Thunder, the Cavaliers shot 46.7% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31% of their threes, with 13 makes overall. Darius Garland led the way with 20 points, 15 of which came in the 2nd quarter, and he added 9 assists, shooting 70% from the field.

Jarrett Allen was perfect from the floor, scoring 13 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, with 7 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter. Ty Jerome contributed 12 points, including 7 in the 4th, and knocked down 2 threes at a 66.7% rate.

Defensively, the Cavaliers struggled on Thursday, giving up 134 points to the Thunder. Cleveland allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 43 in the 2nd and 44 in the 3rd, before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 15 points. Overall, the Thunder shot 50% from the field.

The Cavaliers gave up 18 three-pointers, with the Thunder shooting 34% from beyond the arc. Cleveland sent Oklahoma City to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 10. The Cavaliers finished with 38 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, while recording 2 steals and 5 blocks.

Timberwolves Preview: Will Minnesota Make it Happen at Home?

The Cavaliers dropped to 34-6 on the season after a 134-114 road loss to the Thunder on Thursday. Cleveland, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 20 points. The total score of 248 points exceeded the over/under line of 232 by 16 points.

Oklahoma City took control early with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 12-11 to 22-12. The Thunder dominated the first three quarters, leading 119-81 going into the 4th, but Cleveland responded by outscoring them 33-15 in the final period.

In their 116-99 win over the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 53.2% from the field and hit 22 threes at a 55% clip. Anthony Edwards led the way with 36 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 threes, shooting 61.5% from deep.

Naz Reid contributed 23 points, hitting all 6 of his three-point attempts. Mike Conley added 13 points, 10 of which came in the 1st quarter.

Despite a rough 2nd quarter, the Timberwolves held the Knicks to 99 points on 38% shooting in their win. Minnesota gave up 38 points in the 2nd but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 19 points. They also limited New York to 21 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.

The Timberwolves struggled to defend the three, as the Knicks hit 14 threes at a 41% clip. Minnesota sent New York to the line 17 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Timberwolves finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.

Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Minnesota has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
  • The last three games that Minnesota was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-1-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.

Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Prediction

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