The Cleveland Cavaliers look to get back on track when they head to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Saturday night. Cleveland has lost 2 of their last 3 games and is currently 34-6 on the season. Minnesota picked up a big road win last night and enter Saturday with a 22-19 record. They are currently 6 point home dogs with this Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves matchup set to tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Cleveland Cavaliers (-6) at Minnesota Timberwolves (+6) o/u 227
9:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 18, 2025
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TV: FDN+
Public Betting: Public Bettors Leaning Cavs
As of this writing, our NBA Public Betting page shows that 52% of bets are on Cleveland. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The mighty Cavs have struggled a bit as of late, losing 2 of their last 3 games, with the latest being a 134-114 blowout loss to the Thunder. Darius Garland led the way in scoring for the Cavs with 20 points and he added another 9 assists. Donovan Mitchell dropped just 8 points on 3-15 from the field. Cleveland got destroyed in the turnover battle, losing the ball 21 times and only forcing 6.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves head back to Minnesota following a 116-99 victory over the Knicks last night. Anthony Edwards went off for 36 points on 12-21 from the field. Naz Reid made a big contribution off the bench, dropping 23 points, including 6 of 6 from three point land. Minnesota was 55% shooting from behind the arc. The Knicks were held to 38.9% from the field.
Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games
The OVER is 4-1 in Cleveland’s last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games
The OVER is 3-1 in Minnesota’s last 4 games
Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Prediction:
Take the Cavaliers on the road on Saturday night. They are coming off of a very bad loss to the Thunder on Thursday night and need to bounce back in a big way. Donovan Mitchell scored his season low and will be looking to get back on track. The Timberwolves are on the second leg of a back-to-back, in which they were in New York City just last night and return home to play tonight. Minnesota is 2-3 ATS with no rest. Cleveland is 6-3 ATS with a rest advantage. Minnesota is also 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games. Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. I like the Cavs to bounce back and pick up a big win on Saturday night.
Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Cavs -6