CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — February 10, 2025

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — February 10, 2025 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Godzilla Wins. One of the games on tap from today’s slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers (42-10 SU, 33-19 ATS) hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-23 SU, 23-30 ATS).

Here is a look at which squad has the edge going into this matchup and why.

Tipoff

When: Friday, February 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM ET

Where: Rocket Mortage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, OH

TV: FDSOH, FDSN, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and CW43

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

Odds courtesy of DraftKings

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves — Preview & Betting Trends

Cavs Shooting For Third Straight Win

After a 112-105 setback against the defending champs on Feb. 4, the Cavs have posted wins in their last two outings. This includes a 134-124 victory against the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Donovan Mitchell led a balanced scoring attack in which all five starters reached double figures. His final stat line included 33 points, five assists, and two steals.

Evan Mobley, who has played well in his last few outings, poured in 27 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and shot 10-for-16 from the field. Meanwhile, Darius Garland added 23 points, five boards, and five dimes.

Despite Washington’s woeful record (9-42), the game featured 17 ties and 19 lead changes through the first three quarters. Cleveland led by a slim one-point margin (94-93) heading into the final frame before Mitchell scored five straight points early in the period, giving the Cavaliers a six-point advantage.

The Wizards never got within one possession the rest of the way.

Timberwolves Look To Stay Hot Against NBA’s Top Team

On the other side of this matchup, the Timberwolves enter this tilt riding the wave of a three-game winning streak, including a 114-98 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

Jaden McDaniels paced the offense with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists on an efficient 12-for-17 effort from the floor.

Naz Reid dropped 23 points, along with eight rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished with 21 points, and Rudy Gobert contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Portland held an eight-point advantage after the first 36 minutes of action. However, Minnesota turned it around in the fourth period, outscoring the Trail Blazers by a sizable 38-14 margin en route to their third consecutive double-digit victory.

Now that we have set the stage for this pivotal showdown, let’s examine the betting trends for both teams.

Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Spread Analysis

Given they have the best record in the association, the Cavaliers enter this contest as a nine-point favorite (per OddsShark.com). Here is a look at how both teams have fared against the spread this season.

• The Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games against Minnesota.
• Cleveland has failed to cover the spread 10 times in their past 11 February contests.
• Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are 5-2 ATS in their previous seven outings.
• In its last 10 matchups against Cleveland, Minnesota has covered the spread seven times.

Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers (-9)

Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Over/Under Prediction

The projected scoring total for this matchup is 228.5 points (via OddsShark.com). Let’s see why going with the “over” is the intelligent choice.

• The total has gone OVER six times in the Cavaliers’ last nine games.
• The OVER total is a perfect 8-0 in Cleveland’s previous eight matchups against Northwest Division opponents.
• The total has gone OVER five times in the Timberwolves’ past seven games.
• In Minnesota’s last five outings against Central Division teams, the OVER total has prevailed four times.  

Prediction: OVER 228.5 points

Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Player Prop Bet

Following his 33-point effort against Washington, Donovan Mitchell is the player to watch for the home team. He currently has -115 odds of scoring more than 23.5 points and -115 odds of finishing with less than 23.5 points (via DraftKings.com).

Here is a look at how his numbers stack up against the projected points total for this matchup.

• During the season, Mitchell is averaging 24.0 points per game.
• In the previous matchup between these teams, he scored 36 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and had seven assists.
• Mitchell has suited up in 26 home games this season. In those contests, he averages 22.7 points per outing.
• Across his last five starts, Mitchell has put up 26.8 points per game, exceeding the estimated points total for this matchup four times during that stretch.

Prediction: Donovan Mitchell OVER 23.5 points