Cleveland @ Minnesota Picks & Props

This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 40.6% on field goals (3rd-worst in the league) against the Timberwolves, labeling this as a tough matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from facing the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves). The Cavaliers have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (10th-fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, making it tough to get to the free-throw line. Caris LeVert will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium usually worsens player production for all stats.

Rudy Gobert has made 85.8% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 19.8% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Among all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert rates in the 90th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 33.4 minutes per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 5th-best in in the league while on their home court with 13.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Rudy Gobert will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to improve stat production for all stats.

The matchup against Minnesota is a challenging one for 3-point shots; when the Timberwolves are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have totaled the least three-point shots per game in the league this year (1.3). The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from facing the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves). The Cavaliers have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Donovan Mitchell is expected to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to being on the road in this game.

Jarrett Allen has made 7.3 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 1.6 more than he's sunk over the course of the year. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The Cavaliers have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home. Jarrett Allen has attempted 5.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season.

This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 41.4% on 3-pointers (2nd-best in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, resulting in a positive matchup. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 5th-best in in the league while on their home court with 13.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Mike Conley is expected to see a spike in effectiveness for all stats considering enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Anthony Edwards has tallied 29.8 points per game over the last 10 games, 3.7 more than he's tallied overall this year. Anthony Edwards has made a whopping 4.3 threes per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 2.5 mark last season. Anthony Edwards has tallied 36.5 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 98th percentile. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 5th-best in in the league while on their home court with 13.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Naz Reid has successfully made 59.4% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 13.6% higher than he's converted over the course of the year. Naz Reid has sunk 52.9% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 15.7% more than he's made from three overall this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 5th-best in in the league while on their home court with 13.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Naz Reid ought to see a rise in performance in all stat categories due to possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Dean Wade has sunk 48.4% of his field goals over the last 15 games, 6.0% higher than he's made in all games this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The Cavaliers have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home. Dean Wade has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 52.4% higher than he's sunk overall this year.

When it comes to scoring, the Minnesota Timberwolves's subpar 108.1 points per game comes in as the 5th-weakest in the league over the last 25 games. The matchup against Cleveland is a difficult one; when the Cavaliers are on the road, they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs this year (13.5). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing at home. In contrast to last year's 6.6 mark, Julius Randle's number of free throws has dropped this year to 5.3 free throws per game.

Evan Mobley has converted 7.1 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile among all players in the league. Evan Mobley has made 2.0 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.7 more than he's made overall this season away from home. Evan Mobley has tallied 29.7 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 76th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The Cavaliers have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home.

Jaden McDaniels has made 64.3% of his field goals over the last 5 games at home, 15.4% more than he's converted overall this year at home. Jaden McDaniels has successfully made 58.3% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games at home, 15.9% higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this year while on his home court. Jaden McDaniels has been on the court for 30.4 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 5th-best in in the league while on their home court with 13.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Max Strus has sunk 3.0 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's made over the course of the year. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The Cavaliers have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home.

In comparison to last season's 2.3 rate, Darius Garland's 3-pointers sunk have surged this season to 2.9 per game. Out of all players in the league, Darius Garland lands in the 77th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 30.1 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The Cavaliers have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home. Darius Garland has successfully made an impressive 91.6% of his free throws this year, significantly more than his 83.5 rate last year.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Ty Jerome has gone over 8.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Georges Niang has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Sam Merrill has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.