The Cleveland Cavaliers (43-26) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (47-22) on Friday night. Tip from Target Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0 after 113-104 OT win at home on March 8
The Cavaliers lost 107-104 to the Miami Heat on Wednesday while failing to cover as 3-point home favorites. C Jarrett Allen had a double-double with a team-high 25 points and 20 rebounds while G Caris LeVert also had a double-double (16 points, 12 assists). Cleveland shot 46.7% from the field in the loss.
The Timberwolves had a 3-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with a 115-112 loss against the Denver Nuggets while covering as 7.5-point home underdogs. G Anthony Edwards'scored a team-high 30 points as 5 T-wolves players scored in double figures. Minnesota shot 47.7% from the field.