Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves will host the Magic in a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves (-309) are currently favored by 7.5 points over the Magic (+245). The over/under line for the game is 212 points.
Minnesota is currently on a two-game winning streak and is 34-14 on the season. They are first in the Western Conference and first in the Northwest Division. Orlando is 25-23 on the season and is eighth in the Eastern Conference and second in the Southeast Division.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Timberwolves have hosted the Magic, they have gone 2-1. In the last five head to head games between the Magic and Timberwolves, the average combined point total is 225 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-3.
- Orlando has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 109 points per game while allowing 107. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- Through their last three home contests, the Timberwolves offense has averaged 105 points per game while allowing an average of 102. Minnesota posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando’s ATS win streak is at three games after they covered the spread in their last three games. On the road, they are 16-10 ATS compared to 15-7 ATS at home.
The Magic’s O/U record for the season is 22-26, and today’s line of 212 is lower than their season average of 225.5. In their games this season, the average combined scoring is 222.6.
In their last game, the Magic defeated the Spurs by a score of 108-98. They were favored by 6 points in that game, and the O/U line was 226.
Orlando is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-23. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-13 and 6-4 against division opponents. On the road, they are 10-16.
As underdogs, the Magic are 14-20 straight-up and 21-13 against the spread. This season, they have been the underdog in 34 of their 48 games.
When it comes to scoring, the Magic are 25th in the league, averaging 111.6 points per game. On the road, they are 27th in the NBA, scoring 109.7 points per contest.
So far this season, Orlando has outscored the NBA average in just 35.4% of their games. In terms of pace, the Magic are 20th in the league at 98.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Magic are 21st in the league at 46% from the field. In terms of three-point shooting, Orlando is last in the NBA, hitting just 34% of their attempts.
Orlando’s defense has been playing well, ranking 5th in the NBA with 110.9 points allowed per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Magic defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.1% while allowing 35.7% from downtown.
Minnesota is the favorite today against the Magic (-7.5). As the favorite, the Timberwolves have gone 29-9 this season, and they are 18-19 ATS as the favorite with an average scoring margin of +8.4 points per game.
Against the spread, Minnesota has covered in their last two games and has an overall ATS record of 24-23. At home, they are 12-10 ATS compared to 12-13 on the road.
In their last game, the Timberwolves defeated the Mavericks by a score of 121-87. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and Minnesota was favored by 12.5 points.
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 23-25, and the under has hit in their last five games. Today’s O/U line is set at 212, which is lower than all of their previous games this season.
Minnesota’s win over Dallas improved their overall record to 34-14, which is the best in the Western Conference. In the West, they are 23-8 compared to 11-6 against non-conference opponents.
On average, Minnesota’s games have seen a combined scoring total of 220.1 points per game. This is slightly higher than today’s O/U line of 212.
When it comes to scoring, the Timberwolves are 22nd in the NBA, averaging 113.1 points per game. Interestingly, they have been slightly better on the road (113.2 PPG) compared to their home games (113.0 PPG).
Minnesota is one of the most efficient three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 39% of their attempts (1st). However, they are just 26th in three-point attempts per game (31.4).
Overall, the Timberwolves are 7th in field goal percentage (49%) and have the 6th-best true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the NBA.
So far this season, the Timberwolves defense has been performing well, ranking 1st in the NBA at 107.0 points allowed per contest. Most recently, the Timberwolves’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 87 points to the Mavericks.
The Timberwolves enter this game as 7.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 116-110.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Timberwolves on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Magic (+7.5)
- Projecting a combined 226 points, we like the over
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Probable
