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Jan 18, 2025

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves Pick For 1/18/2025

  • Date: January 18, 2025
  • Venue: Target Center


Betting Odds

Spread:Cleveland Cavaliers -8 (-110), Minnesota Timberwolves 8 (-110)
Over/Under:227
Moneyline:Cleveland Cavaliers -295, Minnesota Timberwolves 250


Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Cleveland Cavaliers - 72%Cleveland Cavaliers - 69%
Minnesota Timberwolves - 28%Minnesota Timberwolves - 31%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

On Saturday night, January 6, 2023, the Cleveland Cavaliers (34-6) will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-19) at Target Center, with tip-off scheduled for 9:00 PM ET. This matchup presents an intriguing dynamic, as the Timberwolves are coming off a back-to-back after their recent victory over the New York Knicks, while the Cavaliers look to bounce back from a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Cleveland enters this game as a significant favorite, with a spread of Cavaliers -7.5. The Cavaliers have been on a roll, winning 34 of their last 40 games, showcasing their prowess on both ends of the floor. Their implied win probability stands at a solid 71%, reflecting their strong form and the challenges the Timberwolves face with limited rest.

Conversely, Minnesota has shown flashes of competitiveness with 22 wins in their last 40 games, but the fatigue factor from their back-to-back could weigh heavily on their performance. The Timberwolves have an implied win probability of just 29%, a testament to the uphill battle they face against a well-rested and efficient Cavaliers squad.

For those looking to engage in player prop betting, Jaden McDaniels's rebounds are generating buzz, particularly as the prop total has shifted from Under 5.5 Rebounds to Under 4.5, indicating sharp bettors are leaning towards the lower total. This game promises to be an exciting clash, with the Cavaliers aiming to solidify their status as one of the league's elite while the Timberwolves fight to capitalize on their home court advantage.


Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 117.07 vs Minnesota Timberwolves 110.31

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-8.0/-110
57% CLE
+8.0/-110
43% MIN

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-305
0% CLE
+245
0% MIN

Total Pick Consensus

227.0/-112
17% UN
227.0/-108
83% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

CLE
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
40
Games
41
44.8
FG
39.9
89.4
FGA
88.1
.501
FG%
.453
16.1
3Pt-FG
12.9
40.5
3Pt-FGA
36.8
.397
3Pt%
.350
28.7
2Pt-FG
27.0
48.9
2Pt-FGA
51.3
.587
2Pt%
.526
16.4
FT
15.0
21.1
FTA
19.2
.780
FT%
.779
9.9
ORB
11.3
34.1
DRB
31.9
43.9
TRB
43.1
29.2
AST
24.2
8.5
STL
9.6
4.7
BLK
4.8
13.3
TOV
14.8
18.0
PF
18.8
122.1
PTS
107.6

Defense/Offense

CLE
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
40
Games
41
41.3
FG
39.3
90.0
FGA
85.4
.458
FG%
.461
13.4
3Pt-FG
15.3
36.6
3Pt-FGA
39.8
.365
3Pt%
.384
27.9
2Pt-FG
24.0
53.4
2Pt-FGA
45.6
.523
2Pt%
.528
16.2
FT
15.9
20.6
FTA
20.4
.783
FT%
.779
10.8
ORB
10.4
32.8
DRB
33.4
43.7
TRB
43.8
25.9
AST
24.8
7.8
STL
8.0
4.6
BLK
4.8
15.1
TOV
15.8
18.9
PF
17.9
112.0
PTS
109.9

Offense/Defense

CLE
Four Factors
MIN
.591
eFG%
.526
11.8
TOV%
13.3
23.1
RB%
74.8
.184
FT/FGA
.170

Defense/Offense

CLE
Four Factors
MIN
.533
eFG%
.550
13.2
TOV%
14.3
75.9
RB%
24.5
.179
FT/FGA
.187

Offense/Defense

CLE
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
40
Games
41
44.6
FG
40.9
89.0
FGA
90.4
.501
FG%
.453
16.0
3Pt-FG
13.2
40.3
3Pt-FGA
37.8
.397
3Pt%
.350
28.6
2Pt-FG
27.7
48.7
2Pt-FGA
52.7
.587
2Pt%
.526
16.4
FT
15.4
21.0
FTA
19.8
.780
FT%
.779
9.8
ORB
11.6
33.9
DRB
32.7
43.8
TRB
44.3
29.1
AST
24.9
8.4
STL
9.8
4.7
BLK
5.0
13.2
TOV
15.2
18.0
PF
19.3
121.6
PTS
110.5

Defense/Offense

CLE
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
40
Games
41
41.1
FG
40.4
89.6
FGA
87.7
.458
FG%
.461
13.3
3Pt-FG
15.7
36.5
3Pt-FGA
40.9
.365
3Pt%
.384
27.8
2Pt-FG
24.7
53.2
2Pt-FGA
46.8
.523
2Pt%
.528
16.1
FT
16.3
20.5
FTA
21.0
.783
FT%
.779
10.8
ORB
10.6
32.7
DRB
34.3
43.5
TRB
44.9
25.8
AST
25.4
7.8
STL
8.2
4.6
BLK
4.9
15.0
TOV
16.2
18.8
PF
18.4
111.6
PTS
112.8

CLE
Analytics
MIN
31
Pythag Wins
23
9
Pythag Losses
18
10.05
Margin Of Victory
2.27
121.6
O Rtg
112.8
111.6
D Rtg
110.5
100.4
Pace
96.9
.235
FTr
.239
.453
3PAr
.466
.619
TS%
.582

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
CLE MIN
CLE MIN
Consensus
-5.0 (-109)
+5.0 (-110)
-8.0 (-109)
+8.0 (-112)
-5.0 (-110)
+5.0 (-110)
-8.0 (-110)
+8.0 (-110)
-4.0 (-110)
+4.0 (-108)
-8.0 (-110)
+8.0 (-110)
-5.5 (-109)
+5.5 (-112)
-8.0 (-109)
+8.0 (-112)
-5.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-110)
-8.0 (-110)
+8.0 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
CLE MIN
CLE MIN
Consensus
-198
+164
-302
+248
-198
+164
-305
+245
-174
+146
-330
+265
-205
+170
-315
+255
-195
+162
-320
+250
-200
+165
-275
+230
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
227.0 (-110)
227.0 (-110)
226.5 (-110)
226.5 (-110)
227.0 (-110)
227.0 (-110)
227.0 (-108)
227.0 (-112)
227.5 (-110)
227.5 (-110)
226.5 (-110)
226.5 (-110)
228.0 (-108)
228.0 (-113)
226.5 (-108)
226.5 (-113)
227.5 (-110)
227.5 (-110)
227.0 (-110)
227.0 (-110)
227.5 (-115)
227.5 (-105)
226.5 (-115)
226.5 (-105)