The Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Saturday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Timberwolves vs. Magic Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs. Magic pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Wizards and Mavericks and play the Bucks next. The Magic have won 8 of their last 12 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.5 points and 5 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Raptors and Grizzlies, and they play the Lakers next. The Timberwolves have won 13 of their last 17 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 119.6 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.1 points and 5.3 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won 14 of their last 15 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have lost eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four day games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 home games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Magic and Timberwolves.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last seven Saturday day games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Magic’s last 13 day games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (70.4%) this season.
- Anthony Edwards ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for points per game (29.5) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (91.6%) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (22.0), rebounds (8.5) and assists (5.0) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.9).
- The Timberwolves have used only seven different starting fives this season—the fewest in the league.
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.6).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.9).
Timberwolves vs Magic Injury Report
Kyle Anderson is questionable for the Timberwolves.
The Magic will be without Franz Wagner. Jonathan Isaac is questionable.
Timberwolves vs Magic Prediction
Two teams we’ve faded a lot this season, so this is a weird game to get involved with. I am going to lean toward the Timberwolves because they’re playing the better ball and at home. The Magic have lost 15 times on the road and are still without one of their best players. While the Timberwolves play with their food and are just 27-36 ATS on the season, they’re still the better team in this spot. The line isn’t too crazy. There are probably better options out there. I’ll still side with the Timberwolves.