Two of the teams with the top NBA team stats meet in one of eight NBA games on the schedule Friday as the Cleveland Cavaliers (40-22) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (44-19). Cleveland is coming off of a 112-101 loss to the Atlanta Hawks after what appeared to be a momentum-building 105-104 win over the Boston Celtics, while the Timberwolves, one of the NBA expert picks to win the championship, have won two in a row and are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers Picks
The Timberwolves have also won three in a row against Cleveland.
- Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves (+100)
Let’s take a look at Timberwolves vs Cavaliers picks and parlays, alongside our deep analysis of the latest scores and odds.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds
Minnesota is a rare betting underdog in the Timberwolves vs Cavaliers picks and parlays with +100 moneyline odds and a +1.5 (-110) spread. The Cavaliers are -120 moneyline favorites with a -1.5 (-110) spread. The total is 206.5, with over and under NBA odds of -115 and -105, respectively according to BetUS.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks & Parlays
MIN Timberwolves vs CLE Cavaliers Pick
- Minnesota Timberwolves (+100)
MIN Timberwolves vs CLE Cavaliers Parlay
- Timberwolves ML (+100)
- Over 206.5 (-115)
- Anthony Edwards over 29.5 (-120)
- D0arius Garland over 7.5 assists (+105)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Information
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Location of the game: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio
Date & Time: Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: NBA TV
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Analysis
Minnesota comes into the Timberwolves vs Cavaliers picks and parlays averaging 113.3 PPG, which is just 19th among all NBA teams. However, their strength is their defense, which is easily one of the best in the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves roster features several players who can guard at the perimeter and an elite rim protector in Rudy Gobert, who is averaging more than 2 blocks per game. Minnesota is first in defensive rating (109.5).
Cleveland is another strong defensive team, which is a big reason why the total is so low for the Timberwolves vs Cavaliers picks and parlays. The Cavs rank third in defensive rating (112.1) and 16th in offensive rating (116.8). They’re 18th in PPG (114.0) and 17th in three-point field goal percentage (36.5).
Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves in NBA player stats with 26.4 PPG and has been over that total in six of his last eight games. Donovan Mitchell leads all players in Cleveland Cavaliers statistics with 28.0 PPG.
The Timberwolves are 21-11 on the road and Cleveland is 21-11 on home court. Minnesota is 31-30-2 against the spread (ATS), including 17-14-1 on the road. Cleveland is 30-30-2 ATS, including 15-16-1 on home court. In addition, Minnesota is 9-5 ATS as the underdog, and the Cavaliers are 20-20-2 as favorites, including 11-12-1 as home favorites. The T-Wolves over-under record is 18-14 on the road, while Cleveland’s is 15-16-1 at home.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Picks
Minnesota has been among the most consistent teams this season, while the Cavaliers have been up and down as of late, showing the ability to beat quality teams – they ended the Celtics 11-game winning streak – while also losing to inferior competition. The Timberwolves have also won three in a row against Cleveland.
The over has hit more often than not in Timberwolves road games and Cavaliers home games and the total (206.5) is simply too low, even for two of the best defenses in the league. Edwards, meanwhile, has been over the total in six of his last eight games. Garland should also exceed the assist total with Gobert protecting the rim and restricting his ability to drive the basket. He has 18 assists in his last two games combined.
Discover the latest stats and trends of this matchup here.
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers matchup
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