The Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) square off against the Orlando Magic (22-16) as 4.5-point favorites on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET on NBA TV, FDSFL, and FDSN.

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Timberwolves vs. Magic Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: NBA TV, FDSFL, and FDSN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Venue: Kia Center

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Timberwolves vs. Magic Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Magic 108 – Timberwolves 105

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Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Magic

• Pick ATS: Magic (+ 4.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Magic (-3.1)
• Pick OU:

  Over (204.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 212.6

• The Timberwolves (14-22-0 ATS) have covered the spread 38.9% of the time, 16.4% less often than the Magic (21-17-0) this year.
• As a 4.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Orlando is 5-7 against the spread compared to the 7-11 ATS record Minnesota puts up as a 4.5-point favorite.
• Orlando and its opponents have exceeded the total 39.5% of the time this season (15 out of 38). That’s less often than Minnesota and its opponents have (17 out of 36).
• As a moneyline underdog this season, the Magic are 4-11, while the Timberwolves are 17-13 as moneyline favorites.

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Timberwolves Performance Insights

• The Timberwolves have been lifted by their defense, as they rank fourth-best in the NBA by allowing just 107.7 points per game. They rank 22nd in the league in points scored (109.1 per contest).
• Minnesota is pulling down 43.4 boards per game (20th-ranked in league). It is allowing 43.2 rebounds per contest (eighth-ranked).
• The Timberwolves rank 21st in the NBA with 24.8 dimes per contest.
• Minnesota is averaging 15.2 turnovers per game (23rd-ranked in league). It is forcing 14.2 turnovers per contest (14th-ranked).
• The Timberwolves are thriving in terms of three-point shooting, as they rank fourth-best in the league in three-pointers (15.1 per game) and fourth-best in shooting percentage from downtown (37.8%).

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Magic Performance Insights

• In 2024-25, the Magic are worst in the league offensively (105.2 points scored per game) but best defensively (103.2 points allowed).
• Orlando is the fifth-worst squad in the league in rebounds per game (41.5) but best in rebounds conceded (40.6).
• With 23.8 assists per game, the Magic are fifth-worst in the league.
• In terms of turnovers, Orlando is 19th in the NBA in committing them (14.3 per game). It is third-best in forcing them (16.3 per game).
• The Magic are the second-worst squad in the league in 3-pointers made (11.5 per game) and worst in 3-point percentage (31.1%).

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