Our model projects Cleveland Cavaliers 118, Minnesota Timberwolves 118, with the Cavaliers favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 235.9-point projection runs above the NBA’s 228.8 combined-points average. Cavaliers score 116.0 a game and concede 120.3; Timberwolves score 116.2 and concede 115.2.
Cavaliers sit 5th in the NBA standings, Timberwolves sit 7th. Tip-off at Rocket Arena. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
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Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. 18+, gamble responsibly.
Cleveland Cavaliers2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Home/away: season statistics.
Minnesota Timberwolves2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Home/away: completed results.
Data snapshot: 2026-10-19. PPG means points per game; win rates describe season results, not the chance of winning this matchup.
The model line: Cavaliers by 0.3, total 235.9.
Cavaliers at home: 1–1 SU, 116.0 PPG. Timberwolves on the road: 3–1 SU, 116.2 PPG.
Cleveland Cavaliers 0 – 0 Minnesota Timberwolves across the last 0 meetings.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | LWL |
| 7 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | LWWLL |
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Leonard scored 21 in his Toronto preseason debut, while Orlando answered its loss to Cleveland with a faster, more connected 132-116 win.
Chicago's shooting kept the Nuggets honest, while Dallas paired a 132-point win with Kyrie Irving's long-awaited return to the floor.