Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Timberwolves and Magic are set to face off at 7:00 ET on BSF. The Magic will host the game at Kia Center in Orlando, FL.
The Timberwolves are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 218 points. Check out BetCoco for Orlando Magic – Minnesota Timberwolves odds
Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Magic have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. Against the spread, the Magic have gone 2-1 the last three times they have faced off against the Timberwolves as the underdog.
- Through their last ten road games, Minnesota has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 113 points per game.
- Orlando has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 124 points per game while allowing 126. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- As the betting underdog, the Magic have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- As the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Minnesota posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
As the Timberwolves get ready to take on the Magic, they are sitting in 1st place in the Western Conference. Overall, Minnesota is 25-10 this season. When playing on the road, the Timberwolves have gone 11-8 for the season.
Their average scoring differential on the road is +1.6 points per contest. For the season, they have been the favorite 27 times and have a record of 21-6. Against the spread, they are 16-18.
So far, the Timberwolves have finished below the over/under lines in each of their last four games. Their over/under record for the season is 19-16, and 27 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 218.
Against the spread, Minnesota’s 2-point loss to the Mavericks has them on a four-game ATS losing streak. On the road, they have a neutral ATS record of 10-10 for the season.
The Timberwolves have been scoring 112.9 points per game this season and are coming off a game where they put up 108 points. Anthony Edwards is the team’s leading scorer at 26.8 PPG, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.5 PPG.
This season, the Timberwolves’ defense is the 1st ranked defense in the NBA at 1st PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 74.3% of their games. The Timberwolves defense is coming off a game in which they held the Mavericks offense to just 43.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 115 points to Dallas.
Heading into today’s matchup vs. the Timberwolves, the Magic are 5-point underdogs at home. Before this game, they are 21-15 overall and 5th in the Eastern Conference.
When looking at the standings, Orlando is currently 2nd in the Southeast Division. Against other teams in the East, the Magic have gone 15-9 compared to 6-6 in non-conference games.
Orlando has put together back-to-back wins and will look to make it three in a row as the underdog. So far, they have been the underdog in 24 of their 36 games this season and have a scoring margin of -1.8 points per game in those games. Their record as the underdog is 16-8, and they have covered the spread in three straight games as the underdog.
When playing at home, the Magic have been the more reliable team for bettors this season. Their average scoring margin at home is +9.1 points per game, but they are just 13-4 straight up at home. Orlando’s ATS record at home is also positive at 13-4.
So far, 18 of Orlando’s games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 218. Their over/under record in these games is 15-16. For the season, the Magic’s games have averaged 225.8 points per contest.
In their last game, the Magic scored 117 points against the Hawks. They shot 43.9% from the field and hit 17 three-pointers. Paolo Banchero is the team’s leading scorer at 23.1 PPG, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.9 PPG.
The Magic’s defense is presently ranked 11th in the league, allowing an average of 111.9 points per contest. Most recently, the Magic’s defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 110 points to the Hawks.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Timberwolves winning the game with a predicted score of 116-109.
Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
- Take the Timberwolves on the moneyline
- The Timberwolves should also cover at -5
- Projecting a combined 225 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Out
- Joe Ingles – Ankle – Out
- Jonathan Isaac – Hamstring – Out
- Wendell Carter Jr. – Knee – Out
- Franz Wagner – Ankle – Out
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
