Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -3.5 |
| Orlando Magic Line | +3.5 |
| Total | 207 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams sitting on the top-8 of their respective conference are clashing in this matchup, when the Orlando Magic are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Magic have been unstable lately, playing without their two best players, but have managed to keep the fourth place of the East. Orlando is back home, where they have been playing their best basketball of the season. On the other hand, the Wolves are coming off back-to-back wins, but are playing their second straight game on the road.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando Magic Injury Report: Travellin Queen, Anthony Black are questionable, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner are out.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Luka Garza, Rob Dillingham, Daishen Nix are out
Orlando Magic Form and Trends
The Magic have a 22-16 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the East. The Magic are 20-17-1 against the spread and 15-23 in over/under, while having a 13-5 home record. The Magic are 3-4 in their last 7 games and 2-5 against the spread. Under is 7-1 in their last 8 games.
The Magic are coming off a 103-94 win in New York, as they shot with 50% from the field, and held the Knicks into just 18% from beyond the arc. Only two Orlando starters scored double figures and were led in scoring by Cole Anthony with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
Paolo Banchero leads the Magic both in scoring with 29 points, and in assists made with 5.6, adding 8.8 rebounds per game. Franz Wagner adds 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game but both are out with injuries.
Minnesota Timberwolves Form and Trends
The Timberwolves have a 19-17 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the West. The Wolves are 14-21-1 against the spread and 18-18 in over/under, while having a 9-10 road record. The Wolves are coming off back-to-back wins, and are 1-4-1 against the spread in their last 6 games. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 104-97 win in New Orleans, as they shot with just 43% from the field, but held the Pelicans into just 37%. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota’s offense with 32 points with 7 triples and 9 rebounds.
Edwards leads the Timberwolves in scoring with 25.8 points, adding 5.8 rebounds and 4 assists. Julius Randle adds 19.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Magic are last in the league with 105.2 points per game. They shoot 44.7% from the field (26th) and are dead last in 3-point percentage, with 31%. Defensively, they are the second-best team in the NBA, allowing 103.2 points per game.
Offensively, the Wolves average 109.1 points per game, which is 22nd in the league. They shoot 45.7% from the field (19th) and with 37.8% from beyond the arc, which is the third-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 107.7 points per game, which is the 5th-best in the NBA.
The Magic are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Wolves, but are 6-4 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
Prediction
In this Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Prediction, the Timberwolves are coming as -3.5 road favorites. The Magic should be favored in this spot, as they have been the better team throughout the season, and have been very strong at home, as they are the fourth-best home team in the whole league, and the 5th-best covering team at home. Both teams have been elite defensively, as they are two of the top-5 teams in the league, allowing 210.9 points per game combined. The Magic are also dead last in the league both in points scored and in 3-point percentage, so I expect points to be at a premium in this game. Take the under the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Under 207
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