Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · NBA · Minnesota Timberwolves 125, Cleveland Cavaliers 127

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Rocket Arena. The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 234.5, with 252 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers final score and game recap

The Minnesota Timberwolves led 31-24 after the first quarter and 60-50 at halftime. The Cleveland Cavaliers outscored the Minnesota Timberwolves 63-53 in the second half. It was tied 113-113 at the end of regulation. The Cleveland Cavaliers won it in overtime.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers?

The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs, losing by 2 points.

The spread opened at Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 and closed at Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5. AiQ's pick was the Minnesota Timberwolves +4.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.

Did Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers go over or under the total?

The game went over: 252 points combined against a closing total of 234.5, over by 17.5.

The total opened at 232.5 and closed at 234.5. AiQ's pick was the under 232.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.

How did AiQ's Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers predictions do?

AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

AiQ was right on the moneyline and the spread and wrong on the total.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Minnesota Timberwolves at +123 and the Cleveland Cavaliers at -150. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Cleveland Cavaliers a 57% favorite. The Cleveland Cavaliers won as the favorite at -150: $66.67 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the best price before the game was -168 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.6% value).

The spread moved toward the Minnesota Timberwolves between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 232.5 to 234.5, and the game went over.

This result left the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times.

This result left the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time. That made it two straight wins for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What's next for Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers?

Next for the Minnesota Timberwolves: the Golden State Warriors at home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Cavaliers: the Washington Wizards at home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.