Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 14

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 14, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (27-16) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (21-22)
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSN & BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 20-19 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 18-25 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-3.5 -110O 222.5 -105-165
Minnesota Timberwolves +3.5 -110U 222.5 -105+135

Timberwolves vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Saturday‘s game with 61.1% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Cavaliers and Timberwolves, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 84 games (+12.08 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 41 games (+11.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 40 away games (+7.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 25 of their last 40 games (+6.64 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 4Q Spread in 36 of their last 63 games (+6.41 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 45 of their last 67 games (+19.85 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 67 games (+18.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 56 of their last 90 games (+17.37 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 67 games (+16.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1H Spread in 54 of their last 90 games (+15.35 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 20-19 (-0.9 Units / -1.9% ROI).

  • 27-16 against the Moneyline (+4.65 Units / 5.47% ROI)
  • 21-22 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -6.77% ROI)
  • 22-21 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -2.33% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 18-25 (-9.5 Units / -20.06% ROI).

  • 21-22 against the Moneyline (-11.55 Units / -14.1% ROI)
  • 21-22 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -6.77% ROI)
  • 22-21 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -2.33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 17 of their last 54 games (-33.99 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 90 games (-30.05 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 77 games (-27.16 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 57 games (-21.34 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 60 games (-20.80 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 39 away games (-23.70 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 84 games (-21.83 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 69 games (-20.97 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 77 games (-20.80 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-20.05 Units / -21% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Timberwolves are 6-15 (.286) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Timberwolves are 28-8 (.778) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .608

The Timberwolves are 8-46 (.148) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Timberwolves are 18-41 (.305) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. CavaliersSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 14

  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): Towns is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right calf strain, according to Adrian Wojnarowki of ESPN.
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Timberwolves): McLaughlin is considered weeks away from returning, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
  • Dean Wade (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Wade has an AC joint sprain and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 52.7 points in the paint per game (738 points/14 games) this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 117.4 points per game (5,281 points/45 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 109.5

The Timberwolves shot 35% from three (944/2,706) in the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Timberwolves have averaged 13.7 fast break points per game (2,294 points/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 34.2 defensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.7 steals per game (1,446 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (931 blocks/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Timberwolves have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,146 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8


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