Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 9, 2025

The Orlando Magic host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday for their first encounter of the 2024-25 NBA season. The two teams went 1-1 against each other last season.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic game details and odds

The Timberwolves-Magic matchup is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday at Kia Center in Orlando.

The game will air nationally on NBA TV as well as on local channels FanDuel Sports Network Florida and FanDuel Sports Network North. Fans can also stream the game live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Timberwolves (-190) vs Magic (+166)

Spread: Timberwolves (-4.5) vs Magic (+4.5)

Total (O/U): -110 (o204.5) / -110 (u204.5)

Note: The odds could change before tipoff.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves are eighth in the Western Conference with an 19-17 record and have won five of their last 10 games. They are riding a two-game winning streak following their 104-97 road win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves' victory charge with 32 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic are fourth in the East with a 22-16 record. They have won five of their last 10 games after their 103-94 road win against the New York Knicks on Monday. Cole Anthony led their winning effort with 24 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal.

Minnesota will be without Rob Dillingham, while Orlando will be bereft of the services of Gary Harris, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner. Paolo Banchero is listed as questionable for the Magic, and his partiipation will be a game-time decision.

The Timberwolves will likely use a starting lineup of Donte DiVincenzo (PG), Anthony Edwards (SG), Jaden McDaniels (SF), Julius Randle (PF) and Rudy Gobert (C).

Meanwhile, the Magic are expected to deploy a starting lineup of Cole Anthony (PG), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG), Tristan da Silva (SF), Paolo Banchero (PF) and Goga Bitadze (C).

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips

Anthony Edwards is expected to record over 36.5 points + rebounds + assists in the upcoming contest. He has crossed the mark in his last three games, averaging 52.3, and is expected to keep up his hot form.

Meanwhile, Julius Randle could record under 17.5 points. While he's averaging 19.5 points in the season, he has recorded over the line just once in his previous five outings.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Prediction

Given the number of injuries on the Magic, the TImberwolves are expected to extend their winning streak to three games.