The Minnesota Timberwolves (25-13) and Cleveland Cavaliers (21-18) will face off in the NBA on Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The game will broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
The Cavaliers are 3.5-point favorites over the Timberwolves on the spread, with the over/under set at 239.5 total points. Cleveland is a -155 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Minnesota is +130 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, January 10.
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers Picks, Prediction
- Timberwolves vs Cavaliers pick: Over 238.5 (-110)
My Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves best bet is on the Over at 238.5 total points, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers Odds for NBA Saturday
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | +130 |
| Cavaliers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | -155 |
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
Cleveland and Minnesota will square off again today after meeting a few days ago in Minneapolis, where the Timberwolves won by a score of 131-122 — combining for a total of 253 points.
With the line at 238.5 on Saturday, our Bet Labs "Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams" system recommends going with the over this afternoon.
Three of the last four Timberwolves' games have surpassed 238.5 total points.
The Cavaliers offense is also a factor. Cleveland is the 7th-best team in the NBA in points scored per game, at 119.2.
Go with the over in today's matchup.
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers Best Bets, Analysis
This system in NBA totals betting is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under.
By focusing on regular-season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers Betting Prediction
- Over 238.5 (-110)
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