The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-6) take the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-19) as 6.5-point favorites on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET on FDSOH and FDSNX. Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Game Info & Odds Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: FDSOH and FDSNX Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Venue: Target Center Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Score Prediction Prediction: Cavaliers 114 – Timberwolves 112 Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason. Spread & Total Prediction for Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Pick ATS: Timberwolves (+ 6.5) Computer Predicted Spread: Cavaliers (-2.1) Pick OU: Under (226.5) Computer Predicted Total: 225.8 The Cavaliers have covered the spread more often than the Timberwolves this year, recording an ATS record of 27-13-0, compared to the 16-25-0 mark of the T-Wolves. Cleveland (16-10) covers a higher percentage of games when it is favored by 6.5 points or more this season (61.5%) than Minnesota (1-1) does as a 6.5+-point underdog (50%). Cleveland’s games have gone over the total 65% of the time this season (26 out of 40), which is more often than Minnesota’s games have (20 out of 41). As a moneyline underdog this season, the Timberwolves are 2-4, while the Cavaliers are 32-4 as moneyline favorites. Put your picks to the test and bet on the Cavaliers with BetMGM Sportsbook. Cavaliers Performance Insights The Cavaliers are surrendering 112 points per game this year (13th-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really shined on offense, posting 122.1 points per contest (second-best). With 43.9 rebounds per game, Cleveland ranks 18th in the NBA. It cedes 43.7 rebounds per contest, which ranks 12th in the league. The Cavaliers have been piling up assists in 2024-25, ranking fifth-best in the NBA with 29.2 assists per contest. Cleveland ranks fifth-best in the NBA by averaging only 12.6 turnovers per game. In terms of forced turnovers, it ranks 12th in the league (14.1 per contest). When it comes to three-point shooting, things are clicking for the Cavaliers, who are sinking 16.1 treys per game (second-best in NBA) and shooting 39.7% from downtown (best). Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more. Timberwolves Performance Insights The Timberwolves are 22nd in the NBA in points scored (109.9 per game) and fourth-best in points allowed (107.6). On the boards, Minnesota is 19th in the league in rebounds (43.8 per game). It is 10th in rebounds allowed (43.1 per game). The Timberwolves are 23rd in the league in assists (24.8 per game) in 2024-25. In terms of turnovers, Minnesota is 21st in the NBA in committing them (15 per game). It is 14th in forcing them (13.9 per game). Beyond the arc, the Timberwolves are fourth-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game at 15.3. And they are fourth-best in 3-point percentage at 38.4%. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. The post Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 18 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.