The Cleveland Cavaliers (40-22) welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves (44-19) to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Minnesota won both meetings last season
The Timberwolves beat the Indiana Pacers 113-111 on the road Thursday, covering as a 1-point underdog. They have won 2 straight and 5 of their last 8, but are just 2-6 against the spread (ATS) in that span, and 32-31 ATS on the season. G Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.4 points per game (PPG).
The Cavaliers lost to the Atlanta Hawks 112-101 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 3-point road underdog. Cleveland has traded off winning and losing over its last 6 and is 2-4 ATS in that span. It is 30-32 ATS on the season. The Cavaliers will be without leading scorer G Donovan Mitchell (28 PPG), but have 5 other players averaging 14 points or better.