NBA : Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds & Prediction

Game Info: March 14, 2025 8:00PM EST @ Target Center

The Magic secured an impressive hammering of the Pelicans but have struggled against such teams as Houston and Chicago. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, are hot with comfortable victories against Denver, San Antonio, and Philadelphia to display their might. Having Minnesota favored at the ten-point mark, the question now is whether Orlando is capable of stepping up or whether the Timberwolves will ride on with their victories. It should be a fierce contest, with both eager to represent themselves nicely.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Magic 4.84 , Timberwolves 1.20

Spread: Magic +10.5 , Timberwolves -10.5

Over/Under: 208.5

Team Recent Performance

Orlando Magic

The Magic defeated New Orleans New Orleans 113-93 on March 13 as 2.5-point favorites and the match fell under the total of 215.5. The team lost, failing to cover, on March 11 against Houston; they scored 97 points while conceding 84, as they were 3.5-point underdogs on the scoreboard and stayed under 210. They edged Milwaukee 111-109 on March 9 as underdogs of 6.5 and hit over 216.5. On the other hand, they fell to Chicago on March 7, 125-123 and were unable to cover the floor as 8-point favorites, and were over 222.5. The Magic suffered a defeat from Toronto on March 5 by 114-113, also being 6-point favorites, and which also exceeded a total of 206.5.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves defeated Denver on March 13, winning 115-95 as slight 1.5-point underdogs, thus keeping below the total of 233. They grabbed victory from San Antonio with a 141-124 score on March 10, passing the -11 spread and hitting over 232.5. The only win against Miami was on March 8, 106-104. The record fell short for 3.5-point favorites and was under at 218. They dismantled Charlotte ransacking the scoreboards with a 125-110 mark on March 6, covered a 9-point spread, and they went over at 227. On March 5, they edged win against Philadelphia 126-112, covering a line of favorites by 13.5 points, along with the over under at 223.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves have each won 5 out of their last 10 meetings, with Memphis going 6-4 and Minnesota going 4-6. Both teams have gone 5-5 against the spread, while Orlando has gone 4-6 in overs compared to Minnesota’s 6-4 record. The Timberwolves score just a bit more with 111.8 points per game versus 108.2 for the Magic. Points scored before halftime put Minnesota into the lead with 61.2 points scored compared to 50 points for Orlando. The Timberwolves did hit 45.8% of their shots compared to the Magic’s 44.8%, but they are trailing in rebound averages (Orlando 46.2, Minnesota 43.7). The Timberwolves have made 134 three-pointers via 395 attempts, and Orlando has made 112 baskets via 336 attempts. On the other hand, Minnesota averages more steals per game defensively (7.9 vs. 6.9).

Team Injuries Update

Orlando Magic

Moritz Wagner (SF, knee), Cole Anthony (PG, toe), and Jalen Suggs (PG, quad) are out.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Terrence Shannon (PF, foot) is questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 208.5.

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