The Magic host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, Jan 9. Today’s game is set for 7:00 ET and will be shown on BSF. Minnesota comes into this game as 5-point favorites with the total set at 216.5. Keep reading to get our Magic vs. Timberwolves player props and predictions.
Magic vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -5
- Total 216.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 9
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando FL
- TV: BSF
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Minnesota has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.
Magic Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- 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.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Magic have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Can the Timberwolves Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Coming into today’s game, the Timberwolves have an overall record of 25-10 and are 1-2 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, they are in 1st place and are also 1st in the Northwest Division.
The Timberwolves’ offense scored 108 points in their last game vs. the Mavericks. They finished the game shooting 43.6% from the field and made 13 of their 41 three-point attempts. On average, the Timberwolves attempt just 31.8 three-pointers per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, the Timberwolves are shooting 48% and average 97.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best in the NBA this season, allowing just 107.7 points per game. They have been especially tough at home, giving up just 102.9 points per contest.
Minnesota has been able to limit opponents’ scoring by doing an excellent job of defending the paint. They are first in the league in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 50.8%. Over their last five games, they have been even better in this area, holding opponents to just 49.7% shooting from inside the arc.
One area where the Timberwolves have been able to limit their opponents is from beyond the arc. On the season, they are fourth in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 34.8%. Over their last five games, they have given up just 37.1% shooting from three-point range.
Can Orlando Grab a Win at Home?
In their last five games, the Magic have gone 2-3 and have an overall record of 21-15. As of now, they are 5th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast division.
In their most recent game, the Magic offense put up 117 points against the Hawks. They shot 43.9% from the field and knocked down 17 threes. Looking at the season as a whole, the Magic haven’t relied heavily on three-pointers, as they only take 31.1 per game. Overall, the Magic are shooting 47% from the field and average 99.8 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Magic have been a top-11 defense, allowing 111.9 points per game. At home, they have been even better, ranking 4th in the league at 107.9 points per game.
One thing to note is that opponents have scored less than their season average in 61.1% of games vs. the Magic. In terms of three-point shooting, Orlando has done a good job of limiting opponents’ attempts, ranking 7th in the league in three-point attempts allowed per game.
Over their last five games, Orlando has struggled to defend inside the arc, ranking 28th in two-point percentage allowed. However, they have been excellent at defending the three-point line, ranking 2nd in three-point percentage allowed.
Magic vs. Timberwolves Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Edwards and his points prop of 30.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -127. Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with a stat line of 26 points, 6 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 30.5.
- The Prop: Anthony Edwards Under 30.5 Points (-127)
Magic vs. Timberwolves Predictions
The Timberwolves are our pick to not only win with a projected score of 116-109. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Timberwolves at -5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 216.5, and our model predicts the Timberwolves and Magic to score a combined 225 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Timberwolves -5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook