The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a crucial matchup between two playoff-hopeful teams. The spread is MIN -1 with an over/under of 209 points.

The Cavaliers enter on the back of a strong win against Washington, where multiple players stepped up:

• Lauri Markkanen: 23 points, 6 rebounds
• Jarrett Allen: 18 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals
• Evan Mobley: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks
• Cedi Osman: 19 points, 5 assists off the bench

Key Injuries:

• Cavaliers missing Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, and Rajon Rondo
• Brandon Goodwin (8 points, 6 assists last game) filling in at point guard

Timberwolves X-Factor: Karl-Anthony Towns

• Averaging 24.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists
• Shooting 52% FG, 40.9% from three
• Recently won NBA 3-point contest
• Versatile scoring threat from all areas

Prediction: Timberwolves to win and cover Reasoning:

• Cavaliers dealing with multiple key injuries
• Timberwolves playing well against quality opponents
• KAT's elite play and matchup advantages
• Minnesota's home court advantage

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