Final Score: Cavaliers 122 - Timberwolves 131
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 42 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 102.5 | 99.0 |
| Last meeting | 128 | 107 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 119.2 | 119.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 116.8 | 114.1 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 68% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 236
120-116
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 224
110-114
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 221
113-108
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: +16 · Total: 242
129-113
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +12 · Total: 214
113-101
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: -17 · Total: 217
100-117
@ New York Knicks
Dec 25, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 250
124-126
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +23 · Total: 259
141-118
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 22, 2025 · Margin: +7 · Total: 271
139-132
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 19, 2025 · Margin: -11 · Total: 261
125-136
Timberwolves
vs Miami Heat
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: +28 · Total: 216
122-94
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: +26 · Total: 256
141-115
@ Miami Heat
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: +10 · Total: 240
125-115
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: -24 · Total: 228
102-126
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +35 · Total: 237
136-101
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: -16 · Total: 230
107-123
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 25, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 280
138-142
vs New York Knicks
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +11 · Total: 219
115-104
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 203
103-100
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 19, 2025 · Margin: +5 · Total: 219
112-107