The Minnesota Timberwolves (38-29) will host the Orlando Magic (31-36) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Timberwolves are 10.5-point favorites over the Magic on the spread (Minnesota -10.5), with the over/under set at 207.5 total points. Minnesota is a -500 favorite to win outright, while Orlando is +400 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Magic vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 14.
Magic vs Timberwolves Prediction
Over/Under
I don't love the total for this game, but I prefer to go with the Timberwolves Team Total Over.
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in tonight's contest.
Moneyline
Magic-or-nothing in this spot, and they haven't provided any reason to sprinkle on them as of late.
My Pick: Timberwolves Team Total Over 109.5
Magic vs Timberwolves Odds, Lines, Picks
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -110 | 207.5 -110o / -110u | +400 |
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -110 | 207.5 -110o / -110u | -550 |
- Magic vs. Timberwolves spread: Timberwolves -10.5
- Magic vs. Timberwolves over/under: 207.5 total points
- Magic vs. Timberwolves moneyline: Timberwolves -550, Magic +400
- Magic vs. Timberwolves best bet: Timberwolves Over 109.5 (-115)
My Timberwolves vs. Magic best bet is on Minnesota's team total over at 109.5 points, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Friday Preview
The spread is a lot. Timberwolves -10.5? But it is justified. Orlando has only covered in two of eight, though they've only lost by double figures twice.
The Wolves, however, have won six straight games, covering in five of those, winning by at least 14 points in five of their six wins.
The trends say take the Wolves, but I'm staying away from picking a side, and the same for the moneyline.
The total is really low at 209.5, but both teams are tops of the NBA defensively — especially Minnesota during this recent stretch. Their offense is still clunky at times, but Orlando's always is, which makes the under appealing.
The Magic are on the second half of a back-to-back. Minnesota has scored 115 or more in five of its last six games, and 110 or more in 10 of the last 12.
I don't love the total. So I played Minnesota over 109.5 points on DraftKings. I'd jump at anything below that.
Magic vs Timberwolves Betting Prediction
- Timberwolves Team Total Over 109.5 Points (-115)
Timberwolves vs. Magic Betting Trends
