The Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs. Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs. Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Hornets, beat the Pacers and play the Rockets next. The Timberwolves have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 117.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 46 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Pistons and Pelicans and play the Bulls next. The Magic have lost 8 of their last 13 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.2 points and 5.1 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.9 points and 5.5 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Magic have lost 12 of their last 13 games against Northwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 10 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last seven games between the Timberwolves and Magic.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last four games as home favorites has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Timberwolves’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Magic vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The Magic will be without Jonathan Isaac and Jett Howard. Wendell Carter Jr. and Jamal Cain are questionable.
Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards are out for the Timberwolves.
Magic vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are on the end of a back-to-back, down two of their best players and there’s nothing to play for with them locked into the sixth seed in the west. The Magic are at home, rested, and they’ve put together a nice week. The Magic are also fighting for seeding, as they can either snag the seventh seed or get out of the play-in tournament overall. These are big games for the Magic. The Magic beat the Timberwolves by 27 points on the road last month. I’ll lay the points with the Magic.