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2022 NBA Handicapping
(6-8) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic (4-10)
Date: Wednesday, November 16th, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
NBA Moneyline Odds: Timberwolves -180 | Magic +160 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: MIN -5.5
NBA Betting Total: 223.5
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The road Timberwolves come into this one off a 129-124 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road. They entered that one as 1-point underdogs and covered for the first time in four outings.
The home Magic come into this one off a 112-105 loss at home to the Charlotte Hornets. They entered that one as 1.5-point underdogs.
On the year, the Timberwolves are 5-9 against the spread while the Magic are 6-7-1.
This is the first time these two teams will face off during the 2022-23 regular season.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota ended up on the wrong end of the headlines in their last outing—but the right side of the scoreboard.
It seemed, despite the Wolves’ win, all anyone wanted to talk about was Darius Garland’s 51 points. And why not? That was mighty impressive.
But Minnesota’s cool with that. They don’t need attention these days, not after starting the season under scrutiny, and that win snapped a skid of three games straight and was just the second SU victory in eight outings.
On the year, Minnesota is scoring 114.1 points per contest, which puts the team in 13th.
In terms of advanced stats, the Timberwolves score 109.6 points per 100 possessions. That number places them in 17th and in a tie with the Atlanta Hawks.
Defensively, this groups allows 116.2 points per night, which puts it in 22nd so far this season.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Minnesota gives up 109.6 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 18th.
As of this writing, the Wolves look like one of just two teams with a clear injury report ahead of Wednesday.
Orlando Magic
The Magic’s season started out rough, but on Wednesday the squad has a chance to close out a seven-game homestand with a winning 4-3 record straight up.
Head coach Jamahl Mosley noted how that would mean a lot to this young group after their recent loss, considering the 1-7 SU start to the year overall could’ve derailed any competitive fire this team might have out of the gate.
On the year, the Magic are scoring 110 points per game. That number puts them in 22nd, so far this season.
Looking at the advanced stats, they’re scoring 108.4 points per 100 possessions—a number that puts them in 22nd.
Defensively, Orlando is giving up 112.4 points per night, which ranks 13th through 14 games.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Magic give up 108.9 points per game, putting them in 16th across the Association.
As of this writing, the Magic list Gary Harris as out versus the Timberwolves, while Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. are both questionable.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
- Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Magic are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Free Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic NBA Prediction:
Minnesota needs to get on track. It pulled off arguably the NBA’s biggest trade over the summer, if not the riskiest trade, and so far it hasn’t paid any dividends.
Here’s the bad news, Timberwolves. I am not trusting your process.
On paper, there really isn’t any reason Orlando should win this one looking at pre-season expectations, but they’ve started turning things around while Minnesota hasn’t.
I’m taking Orlando in this one to win against the spread, and to also get that SU victory their coach said would “mean a lot” at this point in the season.
Magic get it done.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: ORL +5.5
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