Venue: | Rocket Mortrage Fieldhouse |
Prediction: | Minnesota Timberwolves |
Bookmaker: | 1xbet |
The Timberwolves travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavs Monday night. Minnesota brings a 32-29 record into action, and will be looking to bounce back after a blowout loss to Philadelphia on Friday.
Cleveland’s defense has been the key to their success this season. They rank 3rd in adjusted defense, and overall allow the fewest PPG in the league. They do everything well on defense, but it is especially tough for opponents to get good looks as the Cavs rank 4th in opposing shooting percentage.
The Timberwolves are in a good spot for a road upset here. as they have an edge in a variety of offensive categories as well as having the ability for their league- average defense to play up a little bit against a team who struggles to score points. Darius Garland’s potential absence weakens the Cavs at both ends. as without him Cleveland’s biggest weakness is magnified and their strongest assets are diminished. Look for Minnesota to keep this one close enough to cover the spread if not pull off the upset and win outright.
Take the Timberwolves and lay the point.
Team Comparison |
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TEAM | W | L | PCT | HOME | ROAD | EAST | WEST | DIV | PF | PA | STRK |
Cleveland Cavaliers | 36 | 24 | .600 | 19-9 | 17-15 | 21-14 | 15-10 | 7-4 | 106.4 | 102.3 | Won 1 |
Minnesota Timberwolves | 32 | 29 | .525 | 18-12 | 14-17 | 11-11 | 21-18 | 7-4 | 113.1 | 112.1 | Lost 1 |
Offensive Stats | ||||||||
TEAM | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | FT% | 3PT% |
Cleveland Cavaliers | 106.4 | 44.9 | 25.1 | 7.18 | 4.35 | 46.47 | 75.43 | 35.21 |
Minnesota Timberwolves | 113.1 | 44.7 | 25.1 | 8.54 | 5.85 | 44.69 | 76.32 | 34.62 |