Cavaliers Vs Timberwolves: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 14, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 14, 2023

The Minnesota Timberwolves (21-22) will try to continue a four-game home winning run when hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers (27-16) on January 14, 2023 at Target Center.

The betting insights in the article below reference odds valid as of January 14, 2023 at 9:01 PM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Cavaliers Vs Timberwolves Betting Odds

Injury Report as of January 14

Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell: Probable (Illness), Dylan Windler: Out (Ankle), Dean Wade: Out (Shoulder)

Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Hip), Taurean Prince: Questionable (Ankle), Kyle Anderson: Questionable (Illness), Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Calf), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Timberwolves (+4)
Total Pick Under (225)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Cavaliers Vs Timberwolves Stat Rankings

Cavaliers Avg. (Rank) Timberwolves Avg. (Rank)
111.7 (25th) Points Scored 114.9 (12th)
106.9 (1st) Points Allowed 115.5 (19th)
42.6 (20th) Rebounds 41.7 (26th)
9.7 (21st) Off. Rebounds 9.1 (25th)
11.5 (19th) 3pt Made 11.2 (21st)
23.6 (22nd) Assists 25.3 (12th)
13.2 (7th) Turnovers 15.5 (28th)

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Cavaliers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Donovan Mitchell 38 29.2 4.0 4.8 1.5 0.3 3.8
Darius Garland 34 21.3 2.7 7.8 1.2 0.1 2.4
Evan Mobley 41 14.3 8.8 2.8 0.8 1.3 0.2
Jarrett Allen 36 13.5 9.8 1.6 0.8 1.2 0.0
Caris LeVert 39 12.4 4.2 3.7 0.8 0.2 1.5

Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 43 23.7 6.0 4.3 1.7 0.5 2.5
D’Angelo Russell 40 17.2 3.2 6.3 1.1 0.5 2.3
Rudy Gobert 37 13.8 12.0 0.9 0.9 1.3 0.0
Jaden McDaniels 40 11.6 3.8 2.0 1.0 1.1 1.2
Jaylen Nowell 43 11.2 2.7 2.2 0.7 0.1 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Cavaliers have 21 wins in 43 games against the spread this year.
  • Cleveland has an ATS record of 11-8-2 as 4-point favorites or greater.
  • This year, 21 of the Cavaliers’ 43 games have gone over the point total.
  • A total of 15 times so far this year, Cleveland and its opponent have combined to score more than 225 points.
  • The over/under in this game is 225 points, 6.3 higher than the average total in Cavaliers games this season.
  • Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 18-25-0 this season.
  • Minnesota’s ATS record as a 4-point underdog or greater is 4-6.
  • The Timberwolves have played 43 games this year, and 21 of them have gone over the total.
  • Minnesota’s games have gone over 225 points on 22 occasions this season.
  • The average total points scored in Timberwolves games this year (225) is 5.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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