Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Picks & Best Bets 18th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action on Saturday at Target Center, beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels are expected to lead the way for the Timberwolves, while the Cavaliers are headlined by Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to determine the best Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Cavaliers will likely win with a projected final score of 116-111.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2025
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Target Center
- Spread: Cavaliers -4.5 / Timberwolves +4.5
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -196 / Timberwolves +165
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 227.5 Points (-108/-110)
Timberwolves +4.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, both the Cavaliers and Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Timberwolves +4.5 based on BetMGM's more favorable odds of -105.
Total Points Over 227.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% probability of the 227.5-point total going over.
Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Cleveland Cavaliers at -196 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Minnesota Timberwolves are available at +165 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 68% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Cavaliers present the best betting value, with the odds of -196 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 1.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Donovan Mitchell | 26 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Darius Garland | 22 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
Jarrett Allen | 16 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Caris LeVert | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Georges Niang | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Donovan Mitchell Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+124)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Donovan Mitchell Over 3.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +124 |
- Our top prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Donovan Mitchell to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.8% on the +124 odds offered by DraftKings.
Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Edwards | 24 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Julius Randle | 23 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Jaden McDaniels | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Naz Reid | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Mike Conley | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Julius Randle Over 4.5 Assists (+114)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Julius Randle Over 4.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +114 |
- Our best prop bet for the Timberwolves is on Julius Randle to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 11.3% on the +114 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Darius Garland Over 6.5 Total Assists
Darius Garland has recorded more than 6.5 assists in 10 of his last 13 games (77% of the time). You can bet on him to record 7+ assists again at odds of -118 (54% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Total Assists
Donovan Mitchell has had more than 4.5 assists in 13 of his last 21 games (62%). You can place a wager on him to record over 4.5 assists again at odds of +118 (46%), also available at FanDuel.
Donovan Mitchell Over 1.5 Total Steals
Donovan Mitchell has had more than 1.5 steals in 12 of his last 21 games (57%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +110 (48%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers to knock down over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Timberwolves +4.5 to cover.
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