Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 16, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves (4-3) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Magic (1-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSFL & BSN

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Timberwolves vs Magic Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 5-9 against the spread, while the Magic are 6-7 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves-6.5 -110O 222.5 -110-250
Orlando Magic +6.5 -110U 222.5 -110200

Magic vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Wednesday‘s game with 64.8% confidence.

Magic vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

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

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


  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 41 away games (+15.84 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Over in 52 of their last 86 games (+14.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1H Spread in 53 of their last 89 games (+14.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 54 of their last 90 games (+13.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 38 games (+11.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 18 of their last 24 games at home (+11.35 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+10.50 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 26 games at home (+9.06 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 47 games (+6.95 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 5-9 (-4.9 Units / -31.72% ROI).

  • 6-8 against the Moneyline (-8.95 Units / -24.16% ROI)
  • 5-9 against the Over for game total points (-4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI)
  • 9-5 against the Under for game total points (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 6-7 (-1.7 Units / -11.04% ROI).

  • 4-10 against the Moneyline (-1 Units / -6.71% ROI)
  • 7-7 against the Over for game total points (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 7-7 against the Under for game total points (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 81 games (-21.27 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 80 games (-17.90 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 75 games (-15.75 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 81 games (-15.46 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 79 games (-14.58 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 82 games (-25.29 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 88 games (-23.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 90 games (-20.77 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 89 games (-18.20 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 31 games (-18.20 Units / -25% ROI)

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

The Timberwolves are 6-15 (.286) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Timberwolves are 28-8 (.778) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .608

The Timberwolves are 8-46 (.148) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Timberwolves are 18-41 (.305) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

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

The Magic are 10-38 (.208) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Magic are 1-25 (.038) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Magic are 13-25 (.342) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Magic are 9-32 (.220) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

Injury Report: Magic vs. TimberwolvesWednesday‘s Game, Nov. 16

  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac has yet to play in the preseason as he recovers from knee and leg injuries.
  • Cole Anthony (Magic): The Magic announced that Anthony will return depending how he responds to rehab and treatment.
  • Gary Harris (Magic): Harris suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Paolo Banchero (Magic): Banchero is questionable for Wednesday’s (Nov. 16) game against Minnesota.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. (Magic): Carter is questionable for Wednesday’s (Nov. 16) game against Minnesota.
  • Markelle Fultz (Magic): The Magic announced that Fultz suffered a fracture and no surgery is required.
  • Moritz Wagner (Magic): Wagner has not played this season and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Minnesota Timberwolves – No Injuries Reported

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 52.7 points in the paint per game (738 points/14 games) this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 117.4 points per game (5,281 points/45 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 109.5

The Timberwolves shot 35% from three (944/2,706) in the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Timberwolves have averaged 13.7 fast break points per game (2,294 points/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 43% (3,210/7,483) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic are shooting 43% (6,411/14,735) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Magic have averaged 1.18 points per shot (17,452 points/14,735 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

The Magic have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,563 points/7,317 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 34.2 defensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.7 steals per game (1,446 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (931 blocks/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Timberwolves have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,146 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (629 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Magic have averaged 5.8 steals per game (75 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 6.5 steals per game (305 steals/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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