Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Line Could be Covered by Wolves

The Timberwolves look easy to back at 1.93 considering they’ve been given a spread of +8. This looks a good number when squaring off against the Cavaliers.

Cavs Overcame Wolves in Previous Clash

Minnesota Timberwolves beat Portland Trail Blazers in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 114-98 home win at Target Center. Jaden McDaniels scored 30 points, with Naz Reid getting 23 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker 21.

Cleveland Cavaliers made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 134-124 road triumph at Capital One Arena when meeting Washington Wizards. Donovan Mitchell was able to score 33 points, with Evan Mobley getting 27 and Darius Garland 23.

These two teams last met at Target Center, with the Cavs claiming the win. Beating the Wolves by a 124-117 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Wolves have won six.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W

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The Wolves have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.2 points, 44.0 rebounds, 27.6 assists, 8.4 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 48.4% from the field and 81.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.7 points and 39.3 rebounds per matchup.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.8 points and 3.0 (38.0%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert averages 10.9 rebounds and Mike Conley 5.1 assists.

The Cavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 124.2 points, 46.5 rebounds, 29.1 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field and 80.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.0 points and 44.0 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.4 points and 3.3 (36.3%) 3-pointers made. Jarrett Allen has an average of 11.6 rebounds and Darius Garland 5.8 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Naz Reid, Rudy Gobert.

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, De'Andre Hunter, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell.

Expert NBA Analysis

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with lots of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Timberwolves vs Cavaliers stats:

• The +8 line has been covered by Wolves in all of their last 10 games.
• The +8 line has been covered by Wolves in all of their last 5 games.
• The +8 line has been covered by Wolves in 19 consecutive games.
• The +8 line has been covered by Wolves in 2 consecutive games against Cavs.

Timberwolves vs Cavaliers Prediction

We’re expecting a spirited performance from Minnesota Timberwolves which leads us to backing them against the spread for this NBA contest. The underdogs should be able to cover the +8 line where 1.93 can be found.

If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.

Wolves +8 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Timberwolves +8 @ 1.93 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jaden McDaniels Over 6.5 Rebounds 1.85

Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) has finished with Over 6.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of 1.85 available.

Latest Jaden McDaniels Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

1.83

Under 14.5

1.89

Assists

Over 2.5

2.24

Under 2.5

1.62

Rebounds

Over 6.5

1.83

Under 6.5

1.91

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Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Assists 1.91

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has racked up Over 4.5 assists in 5 straight games at home. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of 1.91 on offer that this happens.

Latest Donovan Mitchell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 24.5

1.93

Under 24.5

1.81

Assists

Over 4.5

1.73

Under 4.5

2.04

Rebounds

Over 4.5

2.23

Under 4.5

1.61

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves 115 - 118 Cavaliers

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Cavaliers to win by a 118-115 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Taking No Chances With Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers are 1.25 favorites and that means a 80% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Minnesota Timberwolves are the underdogs at 4.20 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

9.5 is the spread and 230.5 is the total points line. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 230.5, it’s 1.91.

The Cavs can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are 1.56 favorites. The Wolves are 2.45 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Timberwolves

4.20

Cavaliers

1.25

Point Spread

Timberwolves +9.5

1.93

Cavaliers -9.5

1.89

Total Points

Under 230.5

1.91

Over 230.5

1.91

Anthony Edwards Favorite to Score the Most Points

Anthony Edwards is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get 1.87 that he goes Over 30.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 30.5

1.87

Under 30.5

1.87

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 24.5

1.93

Under 24.5

1.81

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 20.5

1.94

Under 20.5

1.79

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 18.5

1.83

Under 18.5

1.89

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 17.5

1.95

Under 17.5

1.79

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 15.5

2.00

Under 15.5

1.76

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 14.5

1.83

Under 14.5

1.89

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 12.5

1.95

Under 12.5

1.79

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 11.5

1.70

Under 11.5

2.07

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

1.89

Under 10.5

1.83

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 9.5

1.77

Under 9.5

1.97

Player Assists

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

1.79

Under 6.5

1.94

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

2.02

Under 5.5

1.73

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

1.93

Under 5.5

1.80

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

1.73

Under 4.5

2.04

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

1.85

Under 3.5

1.88

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

1.63

Under 2.5

2.22

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.80

Under 2.5

1.94

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

2.24

Under 2.5

1.62

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

2.44

Under 2.5

1.53

Player Rebounds

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

1.73

Under 11.5

2.02

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

1.83

Under 10.5

1.91

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

1.97

Under 9.5

1.76

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 7.5

2.12

Under 7.5

1.68

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

1.83

Under 6.5

1.91

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

1.71

Under 5.5

2.06

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

2.23

Under 4.5

1.61

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

1.56

Under 3.5

2.30

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.88

Under 2.5

1.85

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

1.77

Under 2.5

2.00

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Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

4 Evan Mobley

10 Darius Garland

12 De'Andre Hunter

31 Jarrett Allen

45 Donovan Mitchell

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

9 Nickeil Alexander-Walker

11 Naz Reid

27 Rudy Gobert

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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