Timberwolves vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 9, 2026, 1:11AM | Published: Jan 8, 2026, 3:00PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will sqaure off with the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Target Center on Friday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are aiming to beat a Cavaliers side that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Minnesota vs Cleveland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 60% chance of winning against the Cavaliers at Target Center.
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Target Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.67, Cavaliers $2.25
- Line: Timberwolves -3 ($1.91), Cavaliers +3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 239.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Timberwolves at $1.67 and the Cavaliers at $2.25.
The Timberwolves are 3-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 239.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Timberwolves (-3) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 239.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.67 with Bet365
- Line: Timberwolves -3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 239.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Timberwolves vs Cavaliers betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Cavaliers at Target Center this Friday is the Timberwolves winning 120-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs Cleveland game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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Timberwolves vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Timberwolves and Cavaliers at Target Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Friday 9 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Cleveland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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