Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 8

The Cleveland Cavaliers (21-17) will turn to Donovan Mitchell (fourth in NBA, 29.8 points per game) to help beat Anthony Edwards (seventh in league, 29.3) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-13) on January 8, 2026 at Target Center. The Timberwolves are currently moderate 2.5-point favorites against the Cavaliers. The over/under is 240.5 points for the game.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Timberwolves-Cavaliers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: FDSN and FDSOH
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (- 2.5)
O/U Pick: Under (240.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 120 - Cavaliers 115

Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Betting Insights

• Out of 37 games so far this season, the Timberwolves have had eight with over 240.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under.
• This year, 15 of the Cavaliers' 38 games have had a combined total higher than 240.5 points scored.
• The Timberwolves and the Cavaliers combine to average 1.7 fewer points per game than the over/under of 240.5 set for this game.
• The Timberwolves and the Cavaliers have seen their opponents average a combined 9.6 fewer points per game than the over/under of 240.5 set for this outing.
• Minnesota has been chosen as the favorite in 30 games this year and has walked away with the win 22 times (73.3%) in those games.
• Cleveland has been an underdog in six games this season and has come away with the win two times (33.3%) in those contests.
• Cleveland has taken both of its last two head-to-head matchups against Minnesota.
• The Cavaliers have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when squaring off against the Timberwolves.
• The Timberwolves have covered for three consecutive games against the point spread, and they were the favorites in all of those games.
• The Cavaliers have been the favorite in each of their previous three games, and came up short against the spread in all three.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Minnesota's average total over the last 10 games is 5.9 points fewer than the 240.5 total given for this matchup.
• In the Timberwolves' 37 games this season, they have 16 wins against the spread.
• Minnesota has been favored by 2.5 points or more 29 times this season and are 13-16 ATS in those games.
• Timberwolves games this year have eclipsed the over/under 44.7% of the time (17 out of 38 games with a set point total).
• The 119.6 points per game the Timberwolves score are just 2.8 more points than the Cavaliers allow (116.8).
• When Minnesota puts up more than 116.8 points, it is 13-7 against the spread and 19-1 overall.
• The Timberwolves make 48% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.9 percentage points higher than the Cavaliers have allowed to their opponents (46.1%).
• The Timberwolves own a worse record against the spread in home games (8-11-0) than they do in away games (8-10-0).
• Minnesota has exceeded the total less often when playing at home, hitting the over in six of 19 home matchups (31.6%). In away games, it has hit the over in 11 of 18 games (61.1%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Timberwolves have picked up the win in 12 of 16 games when playing at home, good for a .750 winning percentage. They have won 10 of 14 games away from home (.714) as a moneyline favorite.

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle averages 22.1 points, 7.1 boards and 5.7 assists per game, shooting 49% from the field and 33.5% from downtown with 1.6 made treys per contest.
• Edwards puts up 29.3 points, 5 boards and 3.6 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Rudy Gobert averages 11.3 points, 11.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 1.7 blocks (sixth in league).
• Naz Reid averages 14.3 points, 2.4 assists and 6.2 rebounds.
• Donte DiVincenzo posts 13 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4 assists per game, shooting 40.5% from the field and 36.6% from downtown with 2.9 made treys per contest.

Timberwolves Player Props

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their past 10 games.
• Cleveland and its opponents have combined to score an average of 238.9 combined points over its last 10 games, 1.6 less than the 240.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 13-25-0 this year.
• Cleveland has been underdogs by 2.5 points or more four times this year and are 3-1 ATS in those matchups.
• Cavaliers games this year have hit the over 17 times in 38 opportunities (44.7%).
• The Cavaliers put up 5.1 more points per game (119.2) than the Timberwolves give up (114.1).
• When it scores more than 114.1 points, Cleveland is 12-11 against the spread and 18-5 overall.
• The Cavaliers' 46.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is one percentage point higher than the Timberwolves have allowed to their opponents (45.6%).
• This season, the Cavaliers are 7-15-0 at home against the spread (.318 winning percentage). On the road, they are 6-10-0 ATS (.375).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of Cleveland's games have finished above the over/under at home (36.4%, eight of 22) compared to away (56.2%, nine of 16).
• This year the Cavaliers are 13-8 at home as moneyline favorites (.619 winning percentage). Away they are 6-5 (.545).

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Mitchell delivers 29.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game for the Cavaliers.
• The Cavaliers are receiving 17.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4 assists per game from Evan Mobley this year.
• The Cavaliers are receiving 12.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Jaylon Tyson this year.
• De'Andre Hunter gets the Cavaliers 14.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game while averaging 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• The Cavaliers are getting 13.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Jarrett Allen this season.

Cavaliers Player Props

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