Magic vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 03, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves (28-26) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Magic (20-32)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Friday, February 3, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSN & BSFL

The Orlando Magic visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Magic vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 29-21 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 26-28 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic+4.5 -110O 229.5 -110+155
Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5 -110U 229.5 -110-190

Timberwolves vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Friday‘s game with 62.8% confidence.

Timberwolves vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Magic and Timberwolves, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+22.30 Units / 74% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 44 games (+14.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 44 games (+14.67 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.25 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+10.74 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 60 games (+17.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 49 of their last 78 games (+16.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 51 of their last 82 games (+15.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Moneyline in 47 of their last 78 games (+14.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 47 of their last 78 games (+12.25 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 29-21 (+5.95 Units / 10.41% ROI).

  • 20-32 against the Moneyline (+13.85 Units / 24.51% ROI)
  • 27-25 against the Over for game total points (-0.5 Units / -0.87% ROI)
  • 25-27 against the Under for game total points (-4.7 Units / -8.22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 26-28 (-4.8 Units / -8.07% ROI).

  • 28-26 against the Moneyline (-8.5 Units / -8.75% ROI)
  • 24-30 against the Over for game total points (-9 Units / -15.15% ROI)
  • 30-24 against the Under for game total points (+3.6 Units / 6.06% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 24 of their last 65 games (-31.47 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 82 games (-27.34 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 68 games (-25.49 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 76 games (-20.30 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 88 games (-19.92 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 65 games (-20.51 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 72 games (-17.48 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 55 games (-16.25 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 80 games (-13.58 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 33 away games (-12.79 Units / -34% ROI)

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Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Magic are 11-42 (.208) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Orlando Magic are 12-58 (.171) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fourth-worst among NBA teams. The Boston Celtics have averaged 45.6 rebounds per game (5,877 rebounds/129 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Magic are 4-55 (.068) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .218

The Magic are 10-40 (.200) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .426

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Timberwolves are 11-16 (.407) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .472

The Timberwolves are 43-48 (.473) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Timberwolves are 32-8 (.800) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

The Timberwolves are 40-55 (.421) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. MagicFriday‘s Game, Feb. 3

  • Bryn Forbes (Timberwolves): Forbes is questionable for Friday’s (Feb 3) game against Orlando.
  • Taurean Prince (Timberwolves): Prince is questionable for Friday’s (Feb 3) game against Orlando.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): Towns is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right calf strain, according to Adrian Wojnarowki of ESPN.
  • Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves): Gobert is questionable for Friday’s (Feb 3) game against Orlando.
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Timberwolves): McLaughlin is considered weeks away from returning, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
  • Chuma Okeke (Magic): Okeke underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee and is expected to be out at least a month, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have an eFG% of 50% in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Magic have averaged 1.20 points per shot (21,137 points/17,575 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Magic are shooting 43% (3,867/8,929) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic have averaged 106.6 points per game (13,649 points/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.9

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 15.0 fast break points per game (1,952 points/130 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

The Timberwolves have an eFG% of 56% this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves have averaged 55.0 points in the paint per game (1,210 points/22 games) on the road this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.4

The Timberwolves have averaged 115.7 points per game (15,042 points/130 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.9

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (6,928 rebounds/200 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.0

The Magic have averaged 6.8 steals per game (1,364 steals/200 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (424 steals/64 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (904 blocks/200 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.7 steals per game (1,755 steals/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Timberwolves have averaged 32.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,535 rebounds/48 games) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.4 blocks per game (259 blocks/48 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (1,117 blocks/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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