Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 1/18/25 NBA Picks

Minnesota Timberwolves (22-19) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (34-6)

Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves +6 -- Over/Under: 227 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Saturday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Thunder, beat the Pacers, and they play the Suns, Rockets, and 76ers next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.3 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 22.7 points and 4.4 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.1 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Knicks, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Nuggets next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 19.5 points and 4.3 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The Timberwolves have won five of their last six games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Cavaliers have lost five of their last six road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs following a road win.
  • The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

  • The Cavaliers have won 17 of their last 18 night games following a road loss.
  • The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four games at Target Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games at Target Center.
  • The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Cavaliers' last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Timberwolves' last six games at Target Center following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.0%).
  • The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (15.1).
  • The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.2).
  • The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H1 win percentage this season (77.5%).

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

The Cavs won’t have Emoni Bates or Luke Travers, while Isaac Okoro and Evan Mobley are questionable.

The Timberwolves won’t have Terrence Shannon Jr., Leonard Miller, and Donte DiVincenzo.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the end of a back-to-back and could be in a letdown spot after beating the Knicks last night. It's also a long trip from New York to Minnesota with no break in between. The Cleveland Cavaliers are rested and one of the best cover teams in the league with a 27-13 ATS record. I'm still grabbing the points with the Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves are showing signs of putting things together, with wins in five of their last seven games. We also know the Timberwolves should be up for this one at home as it's a title contender. Also, the Cavs could be without Mobley, which is a big blow if true. Lot of points for the Timberwolves at home. I'll grab them.

Randy’s Pick Minnesota Timberwolves +6

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