Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves: prediction for the NBA match
In the head-to-head matchups between the Orlando Magic and the Minnesota Timberwolves, a total of 32 games have been played. The hosts of today's match secured 22 victories, while the visiting team has 10 wins to their name. The most recent game between these teams took place on February 4, 2023, concluding with a score of 120:127.
Orlando Magic
Orlando has lost three of its last five matches. In the game on January 8, Jamal Mosley’s team secured an overtime victory against “Atlanta” with a score of 117:110 on their home court. Paolo Banchero played a significant role in the win, contributing 35 points, ten rebounds, and four assists. Caleb Houston scored 25 points, and Jalen Suggs added 16. The “Magic” (21 wins and 15 losses) currently holds the fourth position in the Eastern Conference standings. The team has several key players sidelined due to injuries.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota has managed only one victory in the last four games. Chris Finch’s team suffered a defeat on January 8, losing to “Dallas” with a score of 108:115 on the road. Anthony Edwards was the most valuable player for the losing side, scoring 36 points, securing ten rebounds, and providing three assists. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points, while Naz Reid contributed 15. The “Timberwolves” (25 wins and ten losses) lead the Western Conference. “Minnesota” traveled to Florida with a competitive lineup.
Prediction
Bookmakers' analysts consider Minnesota a clear favorite in the upcoming match, and we agree with them. The team from the Land of 10,000 Lakes has been showcasing excellent basketball in the current championship and rightfully holds the top spot in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves should secure a confident victory on the road against a not-so-strong opponent. Our prediction is a victory for Minnesota with a handicap of (-3.5) points, considering overtime, at odds of 1.71. Minnesota has displayed relatively low scoring in the current season, with an average of 112.8 points. The away games see a slightly higher average at 113.1 points. It seems that the Timberwolves are unlikely to significantly load their opponent's basket in the match against Orlando. Our prediction is an individual total for Minnesota of less than 112.5 points, considering overtime, at odds of 2.02. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.71. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
