Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds and Picks for Friday, 03/14/25

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter this matchup as heavy favorites, listed at -10 against the Orlando Magic. While that may seem like a big number, it’s justified given recent trends. Orlando has only covered the spread in two of its last eight games, though it has only lost by double digits twice in that span. Meanwhile, Minnesota has been dominant, riding a six-game winning streak while covering in five of those victories. In five of those wins, the Wolves have won by at least 14 points, making them a strong play. However, given the large spread, picking a side is tricky.

The total is set at a low 209.5, which makes sense considering both teams rank among the NBA’s best defensively. The Timberwolves, in particular, have been exceptional on that end recently. While their offense can be inconsistent, Orlando’s scoring struggles are more pronounced, making the under a tempting option. Orlando is playing on the second night of a back-to-back after delivering arguably its best performance in over a month, jumping to a 30-point halftime lead en route to a blowout win over New Orleans. Paolo Banchero exploded for 34 points in that game, and his presence—alongside Franz Wagner—should make this a tougher matchup for Minnesota than their last meeting, when the Magic were missing both stars in a 104-89 loss. With the Wolves riding high after a 20-point rout of Denver, this could be a letdown spot. Taking Orlando +10.5 looks like the best play.

Magic vs Timberwolves prediction: Orlando +10.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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