The Minnesota Timberwolves (6-8) square off against the Orlando Magic (4-10) Wednesday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Timberwolves squeaked out a narrow 129-124 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday to cover as 1-point road underdogs, despite the Cavaliers being without G Donovan Mitchell and C Jarrett Allen. Minnesota has been a disappointing team thus far as the team has lost 6 of its last 8 games.
The Magic suffered a 112-105 loss to the Charlotte Hornets Monday, failing to cover as 2-point home underdogs. Orlando has gone 3-3 in its first 6 games of its 7-game homestand that will conclude Wednesday.
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Timberwolves at Magic odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:37 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Magic +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
- Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -5.5 (-117) | Magic +5.5 (-103)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Timberwolves at Magic key injuries
Timberwolves
- None
Magic
- G Cole Anthony (oblique) out
- F Paolo Banchero (ankle) questionable
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Timberwolves at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 114, Magic 107
Moneyline
Go ahead and AVOID the moneyline in this game with the Timberwolves (-240) expected to win on the road. Minnesota isn’t worth taking straight up at the current odds as you’ll get a minimal return for a victory.
Against the spread
Even with Minnesota being 7-20 ATS in the last 27 meetings with Orlando, give me TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-117) Wednesday. This feels like a game where Minnesota should be able to come away with a solid victory against a team that is dealing with multiple injuries to starters.
The Magic are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games against a team with a losing record.
Over/Under
UNDER 224.5 (-108) is the ideal choice in this game with both teams being in the bottom half of the league in offensive rating. There’s also a chance that the Magic are without a couple of their starters, so scoring could become more difficult for them.
The Under has hit in each of the last 4 meetings between the Timberwolves and Magic.
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