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The Orlando Magic (0-1) are just 1.5-point underdogs against the Minnesota Timberwolves (1-0) at Kia Center on Friday, October 23, 2026. The game tips at 7 p.m. ET on DAZN-MIN, WRDQ, and DAZN-ORL.
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Timberwolves vs. Magic Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Timberwolves 133, Magic 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-121)
- Total Pick: Over 237.5 (computer predicts 247.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (-1.5)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Magic Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Magic | -10.5 | 232.5 | -510 | +384 | 132-120 ORL |
| 3/7/2026 | Timberwolves | -6.5 | 224.5 | -275 | +223 | 119-92 ORL |
Timberwolves 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Minnesota's record against the spread last year was 38-44-0.
- The Timberwolves' ATS record as 1.5-point favorites or greater was 27-32 last year.
- Out of 82 Minnesota games last year, 38 went over the total.
- The Timberwolves won 69.5% of the games last season in which they were favored on the moneyline (41-18).
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -121 or shorter last year, Minnesota had a record of 41-17 (70.7%).
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Orlando compiled a 37-45-0 record against the spread last year.
- As 1.5-point underdogs or greater, the Magic went 15-16 against the spread last year.
- Orlando's games hit the over 44 out of 82 times last year.
- The Magic were underdogs 31 times last season and won 11, or 35.5%, of those games.
- Orlando had a record of 10-18, a 35.7% win rate, when it was set as the underdog by +102 or more by sportsbooks last season.
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Timberwolves vs. Magic Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Donte DiVincenzo: Out (Achilles)
Magic
Magic:
Noah Penda: Out (Hamstring),
Anthony Black: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Jonathan Isaac: Day-To-Day (Knee),
Izaiyah Nelson: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Timberwolves vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: DAZN-MIN, WRDQ, and DAZN-ORL
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
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