The Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Monday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. 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 Trail Blazers and Rockets, and they play the Bucks, Thunder, and Rockets next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 111.7 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pistons and Wizards, and they play the Raptors, Nets, and Knicks next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.4 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24 points and 4.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.9 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have lost 17 of their last 18 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last nine Monday games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won seven of their last eight road games.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.5%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.7).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (60.4%).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.4%).
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro.
The Timberwolves won’t have Donte DiVincenzo, Jesse Edwards, and Julius Randle. Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley are questionable.
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Prediction
I was surprised when I saw this line, as the Timberwolves are no pushover night to night, but oddsmakers are telling you not to expect Edwards to suit up. If that’s the case, I have to roll with the Cavs at home. Obviously, you should check the injury report before betting. Either way, the Cavs are at home where they’re 24-4 SU, and they’re the third-best cover team in the league with a cover percentage of 63.4 percent. It’s hard to bet against the Cavs night-to-night, and it’s going to be even tougher if the Timberwolves won’t have their best player on top of Randle and DiVincenzo already being sidelined. Give me the Cavs by double digits on Monday night.