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
Cavaliers
21-17 Rating 1577
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
26%
74%
Projected margin: Minnesota Timberwolves +6.3
Timberwolves
24-13 Rating 1701
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cavaliers Timberwolves
All-time wins 42 27
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 102.5 99.0
Last meeting 128 107

Key Season Stats

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%