Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Pick – Feb 10, 2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves (30-23) and Cleveland Cavaliers (42-10) battle for the second time this season when they meet on Monday, February 10 at 7:00 PM ET. The Cavs are favored at home with a -7.5 (-105) point spread at MyBookie.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Timberwolves have won their last three games, with their latest win being a 114-98 performance over the Portland Trail Blazers. Over this stretch, they have averaged 112.6 points and have allowed 106.6 points from opponents per game.

Minnesota was down 60-47 after their first half of action. However, they had a massive second half performance with 38 points in the fourth quarter. Jaden McDaniels led with 30 points on 70.5 percent shooting.

Their offense made 52.4 percent of their shots, while holding the Timberwolves to 40.2 percent. They also forced the Trail Blazers to have 17 turnovers that turned into 22 points. These key defensive moves will be pivotal against the Cavs.

The Timberwolves are getting 111.7 points per game and they rank 20th in the league. Their defense has held opponents to 108.0 points per game, ranking fourth. This margin is slim, but they have looked appealing in their recent battles.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cavs have found success in their last two games and they are now 4-1 in their last five matchups. Their recent win was a 134-124 outing over the Washington Wizards.

They were slightly down at the half, but had a strong fourth quarter with 40 points to put them ahead for good. Donovan Mitchell led with 33 points and five assists, with six players reaching double figures.

Offensively, both teams had similar opportunities and close percentages that kept this close. However, the Cavs had an advantage with free throws at 22-24 while the Wizards went 16-25. This shows they can take a close game in their hands and find ways to come out ahead.

The Cavs are producing 112.6 points per game, ranking 20th. On defense, they have held opponents to 110.2 points each game and ranks seventh. This is a narrow margin, but they have made it work in their favor for a majority of the season.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

Check out the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting odds, courtesy of MyBookie. The Cavs are favored with a 7.5 point spread. Looking at market predictions, the Cavs have an 84.5 percent chance of winning.

These two met back in January, where the Cavs won 124-117. This was a close battle throughout, as both teams had strong surges. Mitchell led with 36 in that battle.

The Cavs are 24-11 at home while the Timberwolves are 15-11 on the road. Look for the Cavs to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -7.5 (-105)