Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - November 16 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday (November 16) at the Amway Center in NBA Regular Season action. The Timberwolves come into this game with a 6-8 record thus far, placing 10th in the Western Conference standings. The Magic on the other hand have struggled this season, with a record of 4-10 placing 13th in the Eastern Conference.
The Timberwolves are coming off an impressive 129-124 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, withstanding an astronomical Darius Garland performance, where he scored 51.
They have one of the league’s worst defenses this term and have allowed the most number of field goal attempts, offensive rebounds, and three-pointers made per game of any team in the NBA. Their defensive frailties were exposed against the Cavs, allowing Garland to score 50+.
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They do, however, rank in the top ten for the most field goals made, defensive rebounds, and assists per game while having the fourth-best FGM% (48.1) in the NBA. Karl-Anthony Towns has top scored for the T’Wolves with 21.3 points per game.
The Magic have been a mixed bag this season. Overall, they have underperformed, clearly stated by their league position. But their underlying numbers tell a different story. They are the best rebounding team in the NBA this campaign, allowing the least defensive rebounds and the second-least total rebounds of any team. They are also the fifth-best blocking team in the league, completing 5.7 blocks a game and allowing only 4.3.
The Magic's major frailties have come in their offense where their volume of shots is a major concern. Even though the team has shot the ball well, they aren’t shooting it enough. They rank in the bottom five in FG attempts, 3P attempts, and 3PM this season. They are net-ranked dead last in 3PA in the NBA.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic Match Details
Fixture: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Orlando Magic
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic Injury Report
The Magic are in a world of trouble with a plethora of key injuries. The likes of Isaac and Anthony haven’t featured all season, but the biggest blow is the absence of Banchero who was a class apart for the Orlando side and was a favorite for the Rookie of the Year award. Going forward, the Magic are a side to keep an eye on, if their core comes back fit.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic Betting Odds & Spreads
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic Starting 5s
Minnesota Timberwolves: PG: D'Angelo Russell SG: Anthony Edwards SF: Jaden McDaniels PF: Karl-Anthony Towns C: Rudy Gobert
Orlando Magic: PG: Jalen Suggs SG: Franz Wagner SF: Caleb Houston PF: Wendell Carter Jr. C: Bol Bol
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic Betting Prediction
The Timberwolves are the better side on paper. They just ended a long run of games without a win, by beating one of the best teams in the division, the Cavs.
The Magic on the other hand are still without Paolo Banchero, who was having an All-Star-level campaign. Their offense is still a massive issue and could easily be overwhelmed by Minnesota in this one.
Timberwolves: -6.5 (-111)
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