Cleveland @ Minnesota picks

Dean Wade has put up 4.3 defensive boards per game this year on the road, ranking him among the NBA's best in this category in recent games: 84th percentile. The Cavaliers have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home.

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.

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). 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.

When it comes to three-point shots, the Cavaliers's superb 39.8% rate of successful threes settles in as the highest in the league this year. The Cavaliers have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home.