Magic vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 10 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 10, 2025, 12:12AM | Published: Jan 9, 2025, 12:57AM
The Orlando Magic will face the favoured Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Kia Center on Friday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Cole Anthony, Tristan da Silva and Goga Bitadze, the Magic are aiming to beat a Timberwolves side that includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Magic vs Timberwolves game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Orlando vs Minnesota NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves a 67% chance of beating the Magic at Kia Center.
Magic vs Timberwolves: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Kia Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Magic $2.85, Timberwolves $1.44
- Line: Magic +5.5 ($1.91), Timberwolves -5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 199 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Magic at $2.85 and the Timberwolves at $1.44.
The Magic are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 199 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Magic (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 199-point over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Magic vs Timberwolves: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Orlando at $2.85 with Bet365
- Line: Magic +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 199 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Magic vs Timberwolves betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Magic to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Magic vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Magic vs Timberwolves at Kia Center on Friday is the Timberwolves winning 103-98.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Orlando vs Minnesota game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Magic vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Betting on Minnesota vs Orlando player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Cole Anthony is expected to lead the way for the Magic with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Timberwolves.
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Anthony | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Tristan da Silva | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| Goga Bitadze | 11 | 8 | 4 |
| Anthony Black | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Wendell Carter | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 25 | 6 | 4 |
| Julius Randle | 18 | 6 | 4 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Rudy Gobert | 10 | 9 | 1 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Orlando vs Minnesota game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Magic vs Timberwolves: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Magic and Timberwolves at Kia Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Friday 10 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Kia Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Orlando vs Minnesota predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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