Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
146:134
10/01/2026 at 13:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Field goals attempts
9289
Field goals made
5551
Field goals %
59.78%57.3%
2-point field goals attempts
6257
2-point field goals made
4035
2-point field goals %
64.52%61.4%
3-point field goals attempts
3032
3-point field goals made
1516
3-point field goals %
50%50%
Free throws attempts
2520
Free throws made
2116
Free throws %
84%80%
Offensive rebounds
811
Defensive rebounds
2329
Total rebounds
3140
Assists
3631
Blocks
27
Turnovers
1016
Steals
108
Personal fouls
1819
Technical fouls
01

Highlights

Chances of winning


Cleveland Cavaliers
55.8%
Minnesota Timberwolves
44.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
58.6% 41.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

61.7% 38.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Cleveland Cavaliers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.8%)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cleveland Cavaliers than the current prediction. (+5.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Cleveland Cavaliers, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Minnesota Timberwolves than the current prediction. (-5.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Minnesota Timberwolves, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.73
    (1.56)

    2.16
    (2.21)
    4%
    (9.4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 241.00
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-3)
    What is the prediction for Cleveland Cavaliers - Minnesota Timberwolves?
  • Users Predictions: 23 users predict this event. Cleveland will win (votes: 5 - 21.7%). Minnesota will win (votes: 18 - 78.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Minnesota: 61.5%95.1%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Minnesota Timberwolves will win (6 of 6 users predict this - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 123:120.
  • Preview Facts
    • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Promotion ~ Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 3.
    • Cleveland has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Minnesota is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Minnesota may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Cleveland is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Cleveland: Strus M. (Foot Injury) Wade D. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Minnesota: Shannon Jr. T. (Foot Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 2223:2236. (average 111.2:111.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 1050:1020. (average 116.7:113.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Cleveland Cavaliers - Minnesota Timberwolves were as follows:
    08.01.2026 Minnesota Timberwolves - Cleveland Cavaliers 131:122
    10.02.2025 Cleveland Cavaliers - Minnesota Timberwolves 128:107
    18.01.2025 Minnesota Timberwolves - Cleveland Cavaliers 117:124
    22.03.2024 Minnesota Timberwolves - Cleveland Cavaliers 104:91
    08.03.2024 Cleveland Cavaliers - Minnesota Timberwolves 113:104
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    Latest results of Minnesota Timberwolves
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