The Cavaliers will play the Timberwolves on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves will tip-off on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to this game with a 93.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves, is currently 96.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 8-8 away team record. They now rank 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves come to the floor sporting a 13-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 6th (119.2) for average points scored per game. The Minnesota Timberwolves stand 5th, averaging 119.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.8 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 13th in the league. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 114.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 7-3 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves, come to the game with a 4-4 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 21-17 overall record, while the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 24-13 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Cleveland Cavaliers be ready to plunder the...Minnesota Timberwolves in a fierce battle on January 8th, 2026...The venue be filled with anticipation and the sound of clashing...swords as these two teams prepare to face off once again...
Cleveland Cavaliers have a 21-17 standing while the Minnesota Timberwolves...boast a 24-13 record for the season, making this a...matchup ye won't want to miss. Cavaliers be leading their...division with a 7-3 record while the Timberwolves be holding...their own with a 4-4 standing in their division...
Both teams be scoring at a blistering pace, with the Cavaliers...averaging 119.2 points per game and the Timberwolves not far...behind at 119.6 points per game. Be sure to review each...team's performance stats before placing yer bets on this thrilling...game. Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads,...totals, and moneylines for this matchup. We have a great...sampling of this game's prop bets below for ye to...consider as ye make yer predictions for this high-stakes showdown...May the best team emerge victorious and may the fans leave...the arena with tales of a legendary battle on the hardwood...Arrr mateys, prepare for an epic clash of NBA titans!
Best Cavaliers at Timberwolves Odds
| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Cavaliers
Timberwolves
1/08/26 8:10pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Cleveland Cavaliers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Timberwolves
Game to Overtime
1/08/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1100No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 117.5 o -120117.5 u -105Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 119.5 o -115119.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -115Bet |
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Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -115Bet |
De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -115Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11830.5 u -115Bet |
Donte DiVincenzo
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -110Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u +100Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
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Julius Randle
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -130Bet |
Naz Reid
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
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Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12539.5 u -110Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -13027.5 u -105Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 40.5 o -12040.5 u -110Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
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Jaden McDaniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11824.5 u -110Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIN 1/08/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 34 | 21 | 0.618 | +7.5 | 18-11 | 16-10 | 7-3 | 20-13 | 120.0 | 115.9 | +4.1 | W5 | 9-1 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 22 | 0.607 | +8.0 | 19-10 | 15-12 | 6-5 | 19-17 | 119.7 | 114.8 | +4.9 | W2 | 7-3 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Minnesota Timberwolves Futures Odds
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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +1300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Timberwolves | +3000 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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