SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Monday's Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup

When it comes to genuine playoff impact, the Cleveland Cavaliers may have made the biggest move of the NBA trade deadline when they acquired De’Andre Hunter from the Hawks. He is expected to make his debut tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves, though that alone cannot explain this lofty spread of nearly double digits.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are top of the Eastern Conference and are worthy favorites for this clash. However, an 11-point spread looks steep and the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have covered in seven of their last nine games as a road underdog, can keep things close in Ohio.

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Sports bettors are already familiar with staying nimble, adjusting to injuries and trade rumors. Additionally, NBA oddsmakers are on high alert for any trades that finalize before Thursday’s deadline. But handicapping also entails adjusting to the constantly evolving path of a player and team. A player’s performance is not always predictive.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (30-23) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (41-10) meet Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around