Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Matchup

Check out our free Timberwolves vs Magic prediction for this NBA matchup in Orlando. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Timberwolves head to Orlando with a record of 19-17.
  • Defensively, Minnesota are giving up 107.7 points per game.
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 104-97 win vs. the Magic.
  • The Magic take on the Timberwolves at 22-16.
  • Orlando has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (27th).
  • The Magic are coming off a 103-94 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Magic Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (22-16) will host the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) in a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 4.5 points and have a moneyline of -191.

Minnesota is 8th in the Western Conference and has won two straight games. Orlando is 4th in the Eastern Conference and leads the Southeast Division. The over/under line for this game is 204 points.

Timberwolves vs. Magic Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Orlando Magic
  • Where: Orlando at Kia Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 9th
  • Betting Odds MIN -4.5, MIN -191 | ORL +160 O/U 204

Timberwolves Preview: Can the Timberwolves Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?

The Timberwolves improved to 19-17 on the season with a 104-97 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday. Minnesota, favored by four points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total score of 201 points fell well short of the 221.5-point over/under line.

New Orleans went on a 10-0 run, taking the lead from 45-43 to 53-45, but Minnesota responded by outscoring them 29-21 in the third quarter. The Timberwolves entered the fourth quarter with an 83-75 lead and held on, despite being outscored 22-21 in the final period.

Anthony Edwards knocked down 7 threes at a 63.6% clip, finishing with 32 points and 9 rebounds in the Timberwolves' win over the Pelicans. He scored 14 points in the 1st quarter, while Julius Randle added 8 of his 16 points in the opening period.

Minnesota hit 15 threes, shooting 34.1% from deep and 42.7% overall. Naz Reid contributed 8 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter.

After a rough start, the Timberwolves' defense tightened up, giving up just 21 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 22 in the 4th to secure a 104-97 win over the Pelicans. They held New Orleans to 37% shooting from the field.

Minnesota's defense was particularly strong against the three, allowing just 12 made threes on 29% shooting. The Timberwolves also sent the Pelicans to the line 24 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota grabbed 42 rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 8 blocks.

Magic Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Magic?

With a 104-97 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday, the Timberwolves improved to 19-17 this season. Minnesota, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, covered the spread with the 7-point victory. The total points for the game were 201, well under the 221.5 O/U line.

The Pelicans went on a 10-0 run, turning a 45-43 deficit into a 53-45 lead. However, Minnesota responded by outscoring New Orleans 29-21 in the 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, where the Pelicans edged them 22-21.

Cole Anthony led the Magic with 24 points and 7 rebounds in their win over the Knicks, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency. Wendell Carter Jr. added 19 points, making all 3 of his three-point attempts and shooting 72.7% overall, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 15 points, also hitting 3 threes at 50%.

As a team, the Magic made 11 threes, shooting 35.5% from beyond the arc and 50% overall. Anthony scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Carter put up 9 points in the 4th.

The Magic put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Knicks to just 94 points. They were particularly effective in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed only 17 points. Overall, Orlando's defense gave up 28 points in the 1st, 23 in the 2nd, and 26 in the 4th.

Orlando's perimeter defense was outstanding, limiting New York to just 4 made threes on 18% shooting. The Magic also finished with 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Timberwolves vs Magic Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, Minnesota has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 104 points per game.
  • The Magic are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
  • Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.

Timberwolves vs Magic Prediction

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