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The Cleveland Cavaliers (43-26) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (47-22) on Friday night. Tip from Target Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0 after 113-104 OT win at home on March 8
The Cavaliers lost 107-104 to the Miami Heat on Wednesday while failing to cover as 3-point home favorites. C Jarrett Allen had a double-double with a team-high 25 points and 20 rebounds while G Caris LeVert also had a double-double (16 points, 12 assists). Cleveland shot 46.7% from the field in the loss.
The Timberwolves had a 3-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with a 115-112 loss against the Denver Nuggets while covering as 7.5-point home underdogs. G Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 30 points as 5 T-wolves players scored in double figures. Minnesota shot 47.7% from the field.
Cavaliers at Timberwolves odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Timberwolves -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +7.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 207.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Cavaliers at Timberwolves key injuries
Cavaliers
- G Ty Jerome (ankle) out
- G Donovan Mitchell (nasal) out
- F Even Mobley (ankle) out
- G Max Stress (knee) out
- F Dean Wade (knee) out
Timberwolves
- G Jaylen Clark (achilles) out
- G Anthony Edwards (finger) questionable
- C Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable
- C Naz Reid (concussion) questionable
- C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Cavaliers at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 109, Cavaliers 104
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on Minnesota (-300), who is 23-9 at home this season to beat Cleveland (+240) who has lost 4 of its last 6 overall.
Against the spread
BET CAVALIERS +7.5 (-115).
While Cleveland is dealing with an array of injuries, it has showed that other players are able to step up as demonstrated by Allen’s 20-20 game on Wednesday. Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games as an underdog, including 3-0 ATS in its last 3, while Minnesota is 2-3 ATS in its last 5 games as a favorite and 1-3 ATS in its last 4 home games.
Over/Under
BET OVER 207.5 (-105).
While both teams are dealing with injuries, 207.5 is too low of a total to bet the Under. The Cavs have hit the Over in 4 of their last 6 including 2 of their last 3 while the T-wolves have hit the Over in 4 of their last 6 as well.
Cleveland has scored at least 103 points in 7 of its last 9 games while allowing 104 or more in 8 of its last 10. Minnesota has scored 109 or more points in each of its last 5 games and in 8 of its last 10 while allowing 104 or more in 7 of its last 10.
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