Orlando Magic vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Orlando Magic (31-36) and Minnesota Timberwolves (38-29) are all set to square off from Target Center in Minneapolis.
The Orlando Magic are a game and a half behind the Atlanta Hawks for the Southeast Division. They have been in a bit of a slide losing seven of their last 10.
The Timberwolves are third in the Northwest, but are on a six game winning streak.
The Magic are currently 13-20 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Timberwolves have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Magic vs. Timberwolves live today
- Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM EST
- Site: Target Center
- City: Minneapolis, MN
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Game odds for Magic vs. Timberwolves
The latest odds as of Friday:
- Odds: Magic (+366), Timberwolves (-481)
- Spread: Timberwolves -10.5
- Over/Under: 208 points
That gives the Magic an implied team point total of 102.87, and the Timberwolves 108.35.
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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Magic vs. Timberwolves game
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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards the Timberwolves -10.5…
Thomas: “The Magic are coming off a big win last night against the Pelicans. However, back-to-back road games feel a bit tough for a struggling team. They played in Orlando in January, and the Timberwolves won and covered. The Timberwolves have also covered in five of their last six.”
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Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Magic & Timberwolves game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Minnesota Timberwolves on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Orlando Magic at +10.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 208.
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