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The Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> (47-32) visit the Orlando Magic<\/a> (43-36) at Kia Center on Wednesday. Tip-off from Orlando, Florida, is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Magic lead 1-0<\/p>\n Minnesota routed the Indiana Pacers 124-104 on Tuesday to cover as a 12.5-point road favorite while the Under (235.5) cashed. G Ayo Dosunmu led all scorers with 24 points in the win, finishing as the only player to score over 20 in the contest. The Timberwolves sit as the 6 seed out West — a spot they are essentially locked into as they are 3 games behind Houston and 4 above Phoenix with 3 to play for all 3 teams.<\/p>\n Orlando handed the Detroit Pistons a 123-107 loss Monday, covering as a 1-point home underdog with the Over (222.5) cashing. F Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and G Jalen Suggs finished with a double-double in the win. The Magic tied with Philadelphia for the 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, half a game ahead Charlotte.<\/p>\n The Magic dominated the Timberwolves 119-92 on March 7, covering as 6.5-point road underdogs as the Under (224.5) hit. G Desmond Bane scored 30 points, and Banchero added 25 points and 15 boards in the blowout. G Anthony Edwards scored 34 to lead all scorers in the loss, but it meant nothing as the Wolves shot just 36% from the field and 22% from 3-point range.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Timberwolves at Magic odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 9:09 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Magic -235 (bet $235 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +6.5 (-110) | Magic -6.5 (-110)Over\/Under (O\/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Timberwolves at Magic key injuries<\/p>\n Timberwolves<\/p>\n (Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)<\/p>\n G Anthony Edwards (knee) outF Jaden McDaniels (knee) out<\/p>\n Magic<\/p>\n C Wendell Carter Jr. (nose) questionableF\/G Jett Howard (ankle) outF Jonathan Isaac (knee) out<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Timberwolves at Magic picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Magic 107, Timberwolves 103<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n With Edwards and McDaniels likely still out, the Magic will be the better team in this matchup, so they will cover here as -235 favorites. However, they are not worth the risk of backing as such heavy favorites, so pass and bet on the spread and\/or total instead.<\/p>\n LEAN TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-110).<\/p>\n Minnesota has covered the spread in 4 of its last 5 road games while the Magic are just 3-4 ATS in their last 7 outings. The Wolves are also 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 matchups against the Magic in Orlando.<\/p>\n Expect Minnesota’s defense to make scoring very difficult for the Magic when Banchero isn’t able to get downhill.<\/p>\n The Magic aren’t the type of team to blow you out just because you’re missing your star; they don’t shoot or defend exceptionally well, and their half-court offense is shaky, so look for the Timberwolves to have some chances here.<\/p>\n BET UNDER 229.5 (-110).<\/p>\n The Under has hit in 8 of Minnesota’s last 10 games overall and in each of its last 5 road games. For Minnesota, the Under is also 45-34 this season. The Under has also hit in 4 of the last 5 matchups between these squads that took place in Orlando.<\/p>\n The Timberwolves will be missing a lot offensively due to injuries, and the Magic have never had much to rely on offensively anyway, so the Under is a safe bet here.<\/p>\n For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com<\/a> and BetFTW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter\/X<\/a> and like us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Access more NBA coverage:<\/p>\n HoopsHype<\/a> | Celtics Wire<\/a> | Nets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Rockets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Sixers Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Thunder Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Warriors Wire<\/a>\u00a0| LeBron Wire<\/a> |\u00a0Rookie Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0List Wire<\/a><\/p>\n Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.<\/p>\n Gambling involves risk. 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