Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves with most sportsbooks making Minnesota a narrow favorite at roughly 1.75–1.80 on the moneyline versus Cleveland around 2.00–2.10, reflecting the Timberwolves’ stronger 24-13 record and 13-6 home mark along with a current three-game winning streak. Minnesota’s recent form and home-court advantage at Target Center tilt projections slightly in their favor, and this is where many bettors look to maximize value with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves is scheduled to start at 1:00 AM UTC on January 9, 2026. This corresponds approximately to 8:00 PM EST on January 8, 2026, aligning with the NBA’s standard evening tip-off window in Minneapolis.

The matchup will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Timberwolves’ long-time home arena. Target Center typically seats around 18,000–19,000 fans for basketball and is known for its modern facilities, strong crowd atmosphere, and favorable sightlines for NBA games.

Given Minnesota’s 24-13 overall record, 13-6 home performance, and current three-game winning streak, the Timberwolves are projected to win by a small margin, with implied probabilities from typical odds in the low to mid-50 percent range. Bettors may find value on Cleveland if the Cavaliers’ moneyline drifts above 2.10, but analytical models still lean slightly toward a Minnesota cover in a spread likely set around Timberwolves -3.

Recent head-to-head meetings between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves have been relatively balanced, with each side trading wins over the past few seasons and no dominant long-term trend emerging. Minnesota has tended to perform better at home in this matchup, while Cleveland’s more competitive results have often come in games played in Cleveland.