Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 1/8/25, 6:50 PM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 1/8/25 at 7:17 PM in NBA Picks

In a game that betting sites predict will be low scoring, as they have set the Game Total at around 206.5 points, the Magic will face the Timberwolves in Orlando. These teams have winning records starting January, and both had victories in their respective last games.

On Tuesday, the Timberwolves beat the Pelicans 104-97 at the Smoothie King Center. Edwards had another 30+ point game and in less than 7 minutes on the court he scored 14 points via 4 three-pointers. The Timberwolves have lost and won in streaks this season, rarely alternating wins and losses. Indeed, that happened to them again at the beginning of 2025, losing the first two but then winning on January 6 against the Clippers and on January 7 against the Pelicans. This T-wolves team can evaporate long rival leads in minutes, such was the case against the Pelicans who, seeing themselves up 64-57, would be down 75-66 in the third quarter 4 minutes later.

The Magic met that same night a Knicks team without Karl Anthony Towns whom they beat at Madison Square Garden by a score of 103-94 with a 24-point night from Cole Anthony.