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Cleveland vs. Minnesota. Forecast for the NBA match
On February 11, Cleveland will host Minnesota at home in the NBA regular season match. The game will be played at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Arena in Ohio. The match starts at 03:00 Moscow time. The Cavaliers defeated Washington in the previous meeting. Will Kenny Atkinson's players be able to build on their success in front of their fans in the game against the Timberwolves and what bets should they choose? — read in our forecast
Command Analysis
Cleveland Cavaliers
USACurrent form
Cleveland has won two consecutive games after losing at home to its main rival in the fight for leadership in the Eastern Conference, Boston (105-111). In the last match on February 8, the Cavaliers defeated Washington on the road with a score of 134:124. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Donovan Mitchell, who scored 33 points, made one rebound and five assists. The double-double was scored by Jarrett Allen (12 — 12 — 4 ). Evan Mobley scored 27 points, Darius Garland - 23, Max Stras — 17. Kenny Atkinson's team (42 wins and ten losses) ranks first in the East, Boston (37, 16) is in second.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Cavaliers will not start the match with the most optimal lineup. The main player Dean Wade cannot heal his knee injury in any way. Isaac Okoro is also injured.
Interesting facts for betting
Cleveland scores 109 points on average in matches with Minnesota (statistics for the last ten games).
Approximate composition
Darius Garland — Donovan Mitchell — Max Stras — Evan Mobley — Jarrett Allen.
Minnesota Timberwolves
USACurrent form
Minnesota has won the last three games in a row. In a meeting on February 9, the Timberwolves beat Portland 114-98 on their own court without Anthony Edwards. Jayden McDaniels played the first fiddle for the winners, who scored 30 points, made ten rebounds and four assists. Rudy Gober also scored a double (15 — 11 — 1 ). Nikil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Naz Reed scored 23, and Jaylen Clark scored 11. Creech Finch's team (30 wins and 23 losses) ranks sixth in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Timberwolves went on a road trip to Ohio with losses. Julius Randle will miss the match due to a sprain. Edwards' involvement is questionable.
Interesting facts for betting
Minnesota scores 109 points on average in matches with Cleveland (statistics for the last ten games).
Approximate composition
Mike Conley — Anthony Edwards —Jayden McDaniels — Naz Reed — Rudy Gober.
Trends
The Gober's Total Reboundsrateis more than 11.5
Gober's average is 10.6 rebounds per game
1.87Conley's Total Assistrateis less than 6.5
Conley's average score is 4.2 assists per match
1.88Tip and bets
Cleveland is approaching the game with Minnesota as a clear favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the guest team will not have much chance of success. That's the way it is. Minnesota is playing attractive basketball this season, but it's unlikely to be able to do one hundred percent without its leaders. In matches with the leader of the championship, it is necessary to be in full combat readiness. Atkinson's players will have to achieve victory with the support of their fans.
Our forecast is a victory for Cleveland with a handicap (-7.5) points, taking into account overtime in 1.72
Bet on the total
"Cleveland" and "Minnesota" show decent performance in personal meetings. The average score for the last ten games is 218 points. Everything is going to ensure that this time both teams will be able to please the fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our forecast is a total of more than 230.5 points, including overtime in 2.05
The bet for the first quarter
Cleveland has lost the first quarter in the last four out of five meetings with Minnesota. It's time to improve the statistics in face-to-face meetings. The Cavaliers, no doubt, will do everything possible to achieve another victory after a successful trip to Washington. The team from the Horse Chestnut State will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their audience and will confidently come out ahead in the score.
Our forecast is a1.63 win for Clevelandin the first quarter.
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