Minnesota @ Cleveland props

The matchup vs. the Cavaliers is a tough one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (12.1). The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 7thworst in in the league as the away team with a mere 10.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.4 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe. Anthony Edwards should see a decline in performance for all stats in light of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Jaden McDaniels has averaged 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the NBA (96th percentile). This year, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 3.9 3-point attempts per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers, identifying this as a challenging matchup. The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 7thworst in in the league as the away team with a mere 10.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. Jaden McDaniels will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court usually decreases stat production in all stat categories.

In terms of offense, the Cavaliers's remarkable 122.4 points per game ranks 2nd-highest in the league this year. The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. Jarrett Allen has sunk 88.3% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 14.8% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Jarrett Allen will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually raises player production in all stat categories.

Darius Garland has accumulated 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's accumulated over the course of the year. This year, the other team's starting PGs have shot 39.8% on field goal attempts (weakest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, resulting in a challenging matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to see a decline in plays today from squaring off against the 4th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 5thworst in in the NBA on their home court with a mere 9.6 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Timberwolves, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.

Donovan Mitchell has averaged a measly 31.3 minutes per game this year, quite a bit less than his 35.8 minutes per game last year. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to see a decline in plays today from squaring off against the 4th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 5thworst in in the NBA on their home court with a mere 9.6 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.2 free throws per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Out of all players in the NBA, Naz Reid registers in the 82nd percentile for personal fouls, putting up a monstrous 2.4 fouls per game this year. This year, opposing starting PFs have shot 44.1% on field goal attempts (4th-weakest in the league) against the Cavaliers, designating this as a difficult matchup. The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 7thworst in in the league as the away team with a mere 10.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. Naz Reid should suffer a reduction in production in all facets of the game as a result of playing away from home in this game.

Relative to last year's 44.7% mark, Mike Conley's scoring efficiency has tailed off this year to 36.9%. The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 7thworst in in the league as the away team with a mere 10.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup vs. the Cavaliers may be a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a mere 2.5 free throws per game over the last 15 games (least in the NBA). Mike Conley ought to suffer a reduction in effectiveness across the board due to playing away from home in this matchup.

Rudy Gobert has made 5.6 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Rudy Gobert has accumulated a mere 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 3.2 fouls per game last year. With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's terrific 119.2 points per game settles in as the 5th-highest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert has attempted 5.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's attempted in all games this season.

Among all players in the league, Evan Mobley rates in the 88th percentile for scoring proficiency with the home court advantage with a superb 54.7% rate this year. Among all players in the NBA, Evan Mobley ranks in the 76th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 30.0 minutes per game when playing at home this year. In terms of offense, the Cavaliers's remarkable 122.4 points per game ranks 2nd-highest in the league this year. The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. Evan Mobley has sunk 4.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's made over the course of the season.