Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic

Mar 14, 2025

Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves
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Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick – 3/14/2025


The Orlando Magic (31-36) face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (38-29) in a Friday night clash scheduled to tip off at 8:00 PM ET on March 14, 2025, at Target Center. This matchup presents a stark contrast in momentum, with the Timberwolves riding a six-game winning streak, while the Magic have struggled, losing 26 of their last 40 games.

Compounding the Magic's challenges is the fact that this game comes as a back-to-back, following their recent victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, where they won decisively, 113-93. However, the lack of rest could hinder their performance, as fatigue often plays a significant role in the outcome of games, especially against a well-rested opponent like the Timberwolves.

Minnesota enters this game as a massive favorite, with a current spread of Timberwolves -10.5 and a moneyline of -460, reflecting an implied win probability of 79%. In contrast, the Magic's moneyline is set at +370, giving them an implied probability of just 21% to pull off the upset.

The Timberwolves have demonstrated their prowess on both ends of the floor, particularly in their recent 115-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets. With the Magic's recent struggles and the Timberwolves' current form, this matchup seems heavily tilted in favor of Minnesota.

As the game approaches, all eyes will be on how the Magic manage their fatigue and whether they can rise to the occasion against a Timberwolves squad that is firing on all cylinders. For sports bettors, the Timberwolves' dominance at home and the Magic's inconsistency make this a compelling matchup to watch.


Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Orlando Magic 108.22 vs Minnesota Timberwolves 108.91


Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Win Probabilities

TeamImplied Win %:Projected Win %:
Magic19%48%
Timberwolves81%52%

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+10.5/-115
53% ORL
-10.5/-105
47% MIN

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+380
12% ORL
-500
88% MIN

Total Pick Consensus

206.5/-108
10% UN
206.5/-112
90% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

ORL
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
67
Games
67
37.7
FG
40.3
85.6
FGA
88.0
.441
FG%
.458
10.8
3Pt-FG
12.5
35.2
3Pt-FGA
36.1
.308
3Pt%
.347
26.9
2Pt-FG
27.8
50.4
2Pt-FGA
51.9
.534
2Pt%
.536
18.1
FT
15.8
23.5
FTA
20.5
.769
FT%
.772
11.1
ORB
11.3
30.4
DRB
32.3
41.5
TRB
43.6
22.9
AST
24.6
8.9
STL
8.7
6.1
BLK
4.7
14.3
TOV
14.7
20.6
PF
18.9
104.4
PTS
109.0

Defense/Offense

ORL
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
67
Games
67
38.1
FG
40.3
80.8
FGA
87.3
.471
FG%
.462
11.4
3Pt-FG
15.2
30.8
3Pt-FGA
40.0
.369
3Pt%
.380
26.7
2Pt-FG
25.2
50.0
2Pt-FGA
47.3
.534
2Pt%
.532
18.4
FT
17.0
24.0
FTA
21.4
.767
FT%
.795
8.9
ORB
11.0
33.2
DRB
33.0
42.1
TRB
43.9
23.0
AST
25.8
7.8
STL
8.1
4.5
BLK
4.9
16.4
TOV
14.6
20.8
PF
18.1
105.9
PTS
112.9

Offense/Defense

ORL
Four Factors
MIN
.504
eFG%
.530
13.0
TOV%
13.2
25.1
RB%
74.5
.211
FT/FGA
.180

Defense/Offense

ORL
Four Factors
MIN
.541
eFG%
.549
15.2
TOV%
13.1
77.3
RB%
25.3
.228
FT/FGA
.195

Offense/Defense

ORL
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
67
Games
67
39.1
FG
41.2
88.8
FGA
90.0
.441
FG%
.458
11.2
3Pt-FG
12.8
36.5
3Pt-FGA
36.9
.308
3Pt%
.347
27.9
2Pt-FG
28.4
52.3
2Pt-FGA
53.1
.534
2Pt%
.536
18.8
FT
16.2
24.4
FTA
21.0
.769
FT%
.772
11.5
ORB
11.5
31.5
DRB
33.1
43.0
TRB
44.6
23.7
AST
25.1
9.2
STL
8.9
6.3
BLK
4.8
14.9
TOV
15.0
21.4
PF
19.4
108.2
PTS
111.5

Defense/Offense

ORL
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
67
Games
67
39.5
FG
41.3
83.8
FGA
89.3
.471
FG%
.462
11.8
3Pt-FG
15.5
32.0
3Pt-FGA
40.9
.369
3Pt%
.380
27.7
2Pt-FG
25.7
51.8
2Pt-FGA
48.4
.534
2Pt%
.532
19.1
FT
17.4
24.9
FTA
21.9
.767
FT%
.795
9.3
ORB
11.2
34.4
DRB
33.7
43.7
TRB
44.9
23.8
AST
26.4
8.1
STL
8.2
4.7
BLK
5.0
17.0
TOV
14.9
21.5
PF
18.5
109.8
PTS
115.4

ORL
Analytics
MIN
30
Pythag Wins
41
37
Pythag Losses
26
-1.46
Margin Of Victory
3.84
108.2
O Rtg
115.4
109.8
D Rtg
111.5
96.1
Pace
97.3
.275
FTr
.245
.411
3PAr
.458
.544
TS%
.584

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
ORL MIN
ORL MIN
Consensus
+9.0 (-107)
-9.0 (-110)
+10.0 (-107)
-10.0 (-112)
+8.5 (-115)
-8.5 (-112)
+10.5 (-115)
-10.5 (-105)
+9.0 (-106)
-9.0 (-110)
+10.0 (-106)
-10.0 (-114)
+10.0 (-107)
-10.0 (-107)
+10.0 (-107)
-10.0 (-114)
+9.0 (-105)
-9.0 (-110)
+10.0 (-105)
-10.0 (-115)
+8.5 (-115)
-8.5 (-115)
+10.5 (-115)
-10.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
ORL MIN
ORL MIN
Consensus
+300
-380
+375
-487
+300
-380
+380
-500
+310
-390
+370
-480
+375
-500
+380
-500
+335
-440
+360
-480
+290
-375
+375
-500
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
213.0 (-110)
213.0 (-110)
207.5 (-111)
207.5 (-110)
210.0 (-108)
210.0 (-112)
206.5 (-112)
206.5 (-108)
210.5 (-110)
210.5 (-110)
207.5 (-112)
207.5 (-108)
207.5 (-113)
207.5 (-108)
208.0 (-108)
208.0 (-113)
213.0 (-110)
213.0 (-110)
207.5 (-105)
207.5 (-115)
210.5 (-110)
210.5 (-110)
207.5 (-110)
207.5 (-110)

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