Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Prediction

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (9-11), 6-point favorites, will travel to Quicken Loans Arena to clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers (4-14). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 216.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Ohio at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Odds

Both teams covered in their last game. The Cavaliers (6.5-point underdogs) defeated the Houston Rockets 117-108, while the Timberwolves (11.5-point favorite) beat the Chicago Bulls 111-96. The Cleveland game went 16.5 points over the projected point total of 208.5, while the Minnesota game went 12 points under the projected point total of 219.

The Timberwolves had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 38.2 (above their season average of 23.8) and had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 12.0). The Cavaliers, meanwhile, had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 46.5 (above their season average of 27.2), while the Rockets had a turnover percentage of 15.6 (above their season average of 12.4). Cleveland rallied around Tristan Thompson, who contributed 16 points and 20 rebounds. Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns had a good game for Minnesota, contributing 35 points, 22 rebounds and six assists.

In their first matchup this season, Jimmy Butler led the Timberwolves to a 131-123 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 33 points. The two teams combined for 254 points, which was well over the projected point total of 223, and Minnesota was unable to cover as a 9-point favorite. Minnesota made good use of their 35 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 33 of them (94.3 percent). Cleveland, on the other hand, was 25-29 (86.2 percent).

Games involving the Timberwolves have a tendency to finish under the O/U total (70.0 percent). Minnesota comes into the game with records of 9-11 straight up (SU) and 10-10 against the spread (ATS).

Cavaliers games also have a tendency to finish under the total (55.6 percent). Although Cleveland has difficulty winning games outright (4-14 SU), they have a solid 10-8 record ATS.

Thompson and Collin Sexton have played well over the last five games for Cleveland. Thompson has averaged 13 rebounds,12.4 points, while Sexton has put up 19 points a game during that span.

The offensive glass should be a major edge for Cleveland in this meeting. The Cavaliers rank second in offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 percent), while Minnesota ranks 30th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.1 percent).

Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers Odds Pick

Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Timberwolves, ATS Winner – Timberwolves, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Timberwolves rank 18 in assists per game (23.15) while the Cavaliers rank 28 (19.333333333333332).
  • Cleveland ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (41.2) while Minnesota ranks 26th (47.8).
  • The Timberwolves rank eighth in fast break points per game (15.3) while the Cavaliers rank 25th (10.9).
  • Minnesota ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.4) while Cleveland ranks 28th (2.5).
  • Minnesota ranks 16 in points in the paint per game (46.6) while Cleveland ranks 26 (43.22222222222222).
  • The Cavaliers average 15.3 second chance points per game, which ranks sixth in the league. The Timberwolves rank 26th in second chance points allowed per game (15.6).
  • The Timberwolves rank 18 in three pointers attempted per game (29.75) while the Cavaliers rank 29 (23.555555555555557).
  • Minnesota ranks 18 in points off turnovers per game (16.45) while Cleveland ranks 26 (14.722222222222221).
  • Minnesota averages 9.6 steals per game, which ranks second in the league. Cleveland ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
  • When allowing less than 100 points, Cleveland is 1-2 and Minnesota is 3-0.
  • In games where they reach 100 points, the Cavaliers are 4-8 and the Timberwolves are 9-7.
  • Minnesota is 3-6 ATS on the road, while Cleveland is 4-5 ATS at home.
  • The Timberwolves have 7 unders and 2 overs in 9 road games.
  • The Cavaliers have 5 unders and 4 overs in 9 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Minnesota and Cleveland are both 3-2 ATS.
  • The Timberwolves have 5 unders over their last five games, while the Cavaliers have 3 overs and 2 unders,
  • The Timberwolves have outscored opponents by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Minnesota has lost by an average of 2.7 points.
  • During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 108.0 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average).