Anthony Edwards is enjoying the most productive statistical season of his career, averaging 26.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists, good for 36.2 PRAs. He’s been particularly productive across his last eight games, averaging 32.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists. In that span, Ant-Man has hit the Over on this line six times for the Minnesota Timberwolves. If Donte DiVincenzo is unavailable against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Edwards could handle an even heftier load as a scorer, rebounder and playmaker. Expect him to do it all for his team tonight as the Wolves look for a win over the visiting NBA powerhouse.
Garland was one of the few bright spots in Thursday’s loss to the Thunder, ending up with 20 points and nine assists, and I’m predicting a similar stat line at Target Center. He’s averaging 23.3 PPG and 7.1 APG in January, and he’s cleared this 28.5 combo prop line in three of his last four outings. Donovan Mitchell typically draws the opposition’s best perimeter defender, so he’ll get the Jaden McDaniels shadow here, and that paves the way for Garland to be aggressive in his own matchup. His playmaking provides a nice floor for this pick – seven or more dimes in 10 of his last 11 games – and I’m banking on Garland to bounce back from 3-point range after going 6-for-21 across his past three contests.
Donovan Mitchell was held to only eight points in the Cavalier's brutal away loss to OKC. Mitchell should bounce back as the best player for a Cavs team with the second-best points differential in the league should. The T-Wolves beat the Knicks Friday and drained over 50% from downtown. Minnesota won't likely repeat that which will hurt as scoring inside against the Cavs is usually a lesson in futility. The T-Wolves are 10-9-0 ATS at Target Center, meeting a 13-5 ATS Cavs road team. I’m betting on Cleveland to cover the number.
Total PicksCLE 184, MIN 109
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