The Timberwolves host the Orlando Magic on Friday, Feb 2. Today’s game is set for 8:00 ET and will be shown on BSN. Minnesota comes into this game as 7.5-point favorites with the total set at 211.5. Keep reading to get our Timberwolves vs. Magic player props predictions.
Timberwolves vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -7.5
- Total 211.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Feb 2
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: BSN
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Orlando has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 109 points per game while allowing 107. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Minnesota has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- Although the Timberwolves have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.
Does Orlando Have A Chance at Target Center?
The Magic have gone 2-3 in their last five games and are 25-23 overall. On the road, they are 10-16 this season compared to 15-7 at home.
In their most recent game, the Magic’s offense scored 108 points against the Spurs. Overall, they shot 7/20 from three-point range and had a 47.7% field goal percentage. In terms of pace, the Magic have the 27th slowest offense in the NBA, averaging 98.2 possessions per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 27th in attempts and 30th in three-point shooting percentage.
So far this season, the Magic defense has been one of the best in the league, ranking 5th in points allowed per game. When playing on the road, they have given up 113.2 points per game, which is 7th best in the NBA.
Overall, Orlando is 18th in field goal percentage allowed, but they have been very good at defending the three-point line, ranking 6th in three-point shooting percentage allowed. In terms of steals, they have been one of the best in the league, ranking 2nd at 8.2 steals per game.
Over their last five games, the Magic have given up 112 points per game, which is 9th best in the NBA during that stretch. However, during that span, opponents have shot 53.3% from the field against them.
Pressure Builds for Minnesota as Home Favorites
Heading into their matchup with the Magic, the Timberwolves have an overall record of 34-14 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. When playing at home, the Timberwolves are 18-4 compared to their 16-10 record on the road this season.
At home this season, the Timberwolves are putting up 113.0 points per game, which is 24th in the league. In total, they are averaging 113.1 points per game, placing them 22nd in the NBA. In their most recent game against the Mavericks, Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves in scoring with 29 points. Rudy Gobert also contributed 17 points in the game.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves are the best in the NBA, allowing just 107.0 points per game. At home, they are also the top-ranked defense, giving up just 103.0 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been even better, allowing just 100.4 points per game.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average 72.9% of the time against the Timberwolves. In terms of three-point shooting, Minnesota has held opponents to just 35.3% shooting from beyond the arc, which is 5th in the NBA.
Timberwolves vs. Magic Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Paolo Banchero has a points prop of 21.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. According to our projections, Paolo Banchero is expected to record 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 21.5.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Under 21.5 Points (-115)
Timberwolves vs. Magic Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Magic vs. Timberwolves game, our recommendation is to take the Magic at +7.5. Despite our model showing the Timberwolves winning 116-111, we like Magic as our point-spread pick.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 211.5, and our model predicts the Magic and Timberwolves to score a combined 227 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Magic +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook