Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 8

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-17) face Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-13) on January 8, 2026 at Target Center on FDSN and FDSOH.

Thursday's game between the Timberwolves and the Cavaliers features the Timberwolves as 2.5-point favorites. The game's point total is 239.5.

Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Arena: Target Center
• Total: 239.5 points
• Spread: Timberwolves -2.5
• Moneyline: Timberwolves (-134), Cavaliers (+116)

How to watch Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers

• The Timberwolves and their opponents have gone over 239.5 combined points in nine of 37 games this season.
• The Cavaliers have played 15 games this season that finished with a combined score over 239.5 points.
• These two teams are scoring 238.8 points per game between them, 0.7 fewer than this matchup's total.
• Combined, these teams allow 230.9 points per game, 8.6 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers

• Minnesota has won 16 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 21 times.
• The Timberwolves are 13-16 ATS this season when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
• The Cavaliers have compiled a 13-25-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Cleveland has covered the spread three times this year (3-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
• The Timberwolves are 8-11 against the spread, and 13-6 overall, at home.
• At home, Minnesota is 7-9 ATS as a 2.5-point favorite or more.
• The Cavaliers are 8-8 overall, and 6-10 against the spread, away from home.
• Cleveland has two wins ATS (2-7) as 2.5-point underdogs or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers

• The Timberwolves have been the moneyline favorite 30 total times this season. They've gone 22-8 in those games.
• This season, the Cavaliers have been the underdog six times and won two of those games.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -134 or shorter, Minnesota has gone 22-7 (75.9% win percentage).
• This season, Cleveland has won two of its four games when it is the underdog by at least +116 on the moneyline.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Timberwolves have an implied win probability of 57.3%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers

• Pick ATS: Timberwolves (- 2.5)
• Pick OU: Under (239.5)
  
• Prediction: Timberwolves 120 - Cavaliers 113
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