Who’s Playing
Minnesota @ Cleveland
Current Records: Minnesota 5-8; Cleveland 8-4
What to Know
This Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 115.62 points per game. Their road trip will continue as they head to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 6 p.m. ET Sunday to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. If the matchup is anything like Minnesota’s 127-122 victory from their previous meeting in February, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy.
The Timberwolves received a tough blow this past Friday as they fell 114-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies. A silver lining for Minnesota was the play of shooting guard Anthony Edwards, who had 28 points and six assists along with six boards.
Meanwhile, Cleveland was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap this past Friday as they fell 106-101 to the Golden State Warriors. Despite the loss, Cleveland got a solid performance out of shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who almost posted a triple-double on 29 points, ten rebounds, and nine assists.
Minnesota is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn’t have high expectations for them since the team is 0-2 ATS when expected to lose.
These two teams will surely be fighting tooth and nail to get back into the win column after losses last week. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: Bally Sports – North
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $24.35
Odds
The Cavaliers are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Timberwolves, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Cleveland have won eight out of their last 14 games against Minnesota.
- Feb 28, 2022 – Minnesota 127 vs. Cleveland 122
- Dec 10, 2021 – Cleveland 123 vs. Minnesota 106
- Feb 01, 2021 – Cleveland 100 vs. Minnesota 98
- Jan 31, 2021 – Minnesota 109 vs. Cleveland 104
- Jan 05, 2020 – Minnesota 118 vs. Cleveland 103
- Dec 28, 2019 – Cleveland 94 vs. Minnesota 88
- Nov 26, 2018 – Minnesota 102 vs. Cleveland 95
- Oct 19, 2018 – Minnesota 131 vs. Cleveland 123
- Feb 07, 2018 – Cleveland 140 vs. Minnesota 138
- Jan 08, 2018 – Minnesota 127 vs. Cleveland 99
- Feb 14, 2017 – Cleveland 116 vs. Minnesota 108
- Feb 01, 2017 – Cleveland 125 vs. Minnesota 97
- Jan 25, 2016 – Cleveland 114 vs. Minnesota 107
- Jan 08, 2016 – Cleveland 125 vs. Minnesota 99
