| MATCHUP | Minnesota Timberwolves | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 25-14 | 22-18 |
| Where | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers duke it out at the Rocket Arena on Saturday afternoon. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been on a tear as they’ve won 10 of their last 14 games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after taking down the Cavaliers in a 131-122 home win on Thursday. Julius Randle led the team with 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists on 10 of 21 shooting, Jaden McDaniels added 26 points on 11 of 14 shooting, Anthony Edwards tallied 25 points with nine assists while Donte DiVincenzo chipped in with 22 points on eight of 13 shooting.
As a team, the Timberwolves shot 57 percent from the field and 20 of 38 from the 3-point line as they leaked 36 points in the second quarter to trail going into halftime. Before they dominated the third quarter by 43-22 to take a 20-point lead, which was enough to hold off a late rally from the Cavaliers who cut the lead to just six points with 1:53 left on the clock.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last six games overall, but they will be hoping for a better effort after falling short to the Timberwolves on Thursday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 30 points, seven rebounds and eight assists on 10 of 20 shooting. Sam Merrill provided the spark off the bench with 22 points on seven of 13 shooting. Evan Mobley tallied 19 points while Darius Garland chipped in with 16 points and eight assists.
As a team, the Cavaliers shot 53 percent from the field and 11 of 33 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running with 67 points in the first half to take a narrow lead into halftime. However, they let themselves down in the fourth quarter where they allowed 43 points to fall behind and leave themselves too much ground to make up in the end.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won eight of their last nine home games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Timberwolves and Cavaliers.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs following a win.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last four games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The Timberwolves have won four of their last six games as underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at Rocket Arena following a road loss.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Timberwolves and Cavaliers at Rocket Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Timberwolves’ last six games at Rocket Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Evan Mobley ranks 5th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.8) this season.
- Jarrett Allen ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (59.4%) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Jaden McDaniels ranks 8th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.4%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.3).
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (30.8%).
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.5).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Timberwolves are shorthanded for this one as Mike Conley has been ruled out with Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle both listed as questionable, while the Cavaliers have are again missing Max Strus and Dean Wade. The Timberwolves come into this contest as the team in better form, but they could be missing two of their best players in this matchup so be sure to check the lineups before tipoff. It’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row, so with the injury cloud hanging over the Timberwolves, I will take the Cavaliers to get their revenge at home in this spot.