Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 18, 2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday for their first encounter of the 2024-25 season. Both teams were 1-1 against each other in their 2023-24 season series.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves game details and odds

The Cavaliers-Timberwolves matchup is scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday at Target Center in Minnesota.

The game will air locally on FDSNNOX and FanDuel Sports Network - Ohio in Minnesota and Cleveland, respectively. Fans can stream the game live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Cavaliers (-235) vs Timberwolves (+210)

Spread: Cavaliers (-6.5) vs Timberwolves (+6.5)

Total (O/U): -110 (o226.5) / -110 (u226.5)

Note: The odds could change before tipoff.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

Ahead of Saturday's matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to lead the Eastern Conference with a 34-6 record. They have won eight of their last 10 games and are coming off a 134-114 road loss against the OKC Thunder on Thursday. Darius Garland led their losing effort with 20 points, nine assists, two rebounds and a block.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves stand eighth in the West with a 22-19 record and have won five of their last 10 outings. They are coming off a 116-99 road victory over the New York Knicks on Friday, with Anthony Edwards leading their victory charge with his double-double performance of 36 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.

The Cavaliers have four players on their injury report for the upcoming game. Emoni Bates and Luke Travers are listed as out for the contest, while Isaac Okoro and Evan Mobley are questionable to play.

Cleveland is expected to use a starting lineup of Darius Garland (PG), Donovan Mitchell (SG), Dean Wade (SF), Evan Mobley (PF) and Jarrett Allen (C) for the game.

On the other hand, the Timberwolves will be without Donte DiVincenzo, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Leonard Miller. They are projected to deploy a starting lineup of Mike Conley (PG), Anthony Edwards (SG), Jaden McDaniels (SF), Julius Randle (PF) and Rudy Gobert (C).

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips

Donovan Mitchell is expected to record under 6.5 rebounds in the upcoming contest. He is averaging 4.4 rebounds in the season and has crossed the mark just once in his last 15 outings.

Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards could record over 32.5 points + rebounds. While he's averaging slightly below the line in the season, he has crossed the mark in his last three outings, averaging 44.0 across them.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

After falling to the top seed of the West in their previous outing, the Cavaliers are expected to bounce back to the winning track with a road win over the Timberwolves on Saturday.