Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 2/10/25 NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers duke it out at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday night. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in great form as they've won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Trail Blazers in a 114-98 home win on Saturday. Jaden McDaniels led the team with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists on 12 of 17 shooting, Naz Reid added 23 points while Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in with 21 points and six assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 52 percent from the field and 10 of 28 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and fell into an early 15-point deficit, but they kept their composure and dominated the fourth quarter by 38-14 to run down the Trail Blazers and win comfortably in the end. 

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in great form as they've won six of their last seven games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after beating the Wizards in a 134-124 road win on Friday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 33 points and five assists, Evan Mobley added 27 points on 10 of 16 shooting while Darius Garland chipped in with 23 points and five assists. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 51 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Wizards early on and trailed going into halftime before they exploded for 70 points in the second half to come away with the solid win on the road. 

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last nine games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse following a road win.
• The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Cavaliers.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Central Division opponents following a win.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Timberwolves have won eight of their last nine night games following a home win.
• The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last seven Monday games against the Cavaliers.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games as favorites.

The Timberwolves have ruled out Julius Randle again and they have Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley listed as questionable, while the Cavaliers are still missing Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro. These two teams last met on Jan 18 and it was the Cavaliers who won by 124-117. Both teams are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum, but there is an injury cloud hanging over two of the Timberwolves' best players, so I am more comfortable going with the Cavaliers to take advantage at home.