Timberwolves vs. Magic Picks & Best Bets 9th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Orlando Magic will meet the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action on Thursday at Kia Center, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Magic will be led by Cole Anthony, Tristan da Silva and Goga Bitadze, while the Timberwolves are headlined by Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to determine the best Timberwolves vs. Magic bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Timberwolves will likely win with a projected final score of 103-98.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Timberwolves vs. Magic Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Timberwolves vs. Magic picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Timberwolves vs. Magic Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, January 9th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Kia Center
- Spread: Timberwolves -5.5 / Magic +5.5
- Moneyline: Timberwolves -218 / Magic +184
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 198.5 Points (-110/-108)
Magic +5.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Magic have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Timberwolves have a probability of 48%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -105 for the Magic +5.5, providing a favorable 1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 198.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 198.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 56% probability of the 198.5-point total going over, providing an edge of 3.3%.
Timberwolves vs. Magic Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Minnesota Timberwolves at -218 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Orlando Magic are available at +184 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Timberwolves are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 68% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Timberwolves present the best betting value, with the odds of -218 available at DraftKings Sportsbook making it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Timberwolves vs. Magic
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Timberwolves vs. Magic matchup.
Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 25 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Julius Randle | 18 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Rudy Gobert Under 10.5 Rebounds (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert Under 10.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Timberwolves is on Rudy Gobert to record under 10.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 rebounds, giving us an edge of 5.8% on the -105 odds offered by DraftKings.
Orlando Magic Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Anthony | 15 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Tristan da Silva | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Goga Bitadze | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Anthony Black | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Wendell Carter | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Goga Bitadze Under 9.5 Rebounds (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goga Bitadze Under 9.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Magic is on Goga Bitadze to record under 9.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 rebounds, giving us an edge of 5.1% on the -105 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Timberwolves vs. Magic Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Timberwolves vs. Magic trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jonathan Isaac Over 0.5 Total Assists
Jonathan Isaac has recorded at least one asssist in 8 of his last 10 games (80% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of -145 (59% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 2.5 Total Rebounds
Nickeil Alexander-Walker has had more than 2.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 13 games (62%). You can place a bet on him to record over 2.5 rebounds again at odds of +130 (43%), available at DraftKings.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 5.5 Points Scored
Nickeil Alexander-Walker has scored more than 5.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can wager on him to record over 5.5 points again at odds of -115 (53%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Rudy Gobert of the Timberwolves to record under 10.5 rebounds, with an edge of 5.8% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Magic +5.5 to cover.
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