The Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) play the Orlando Magic (22-16) as 4.5-point favorites on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET on NBA TV, FDSFL, and FDSN. Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Timberwolves vs. Magic Game Info & Odds Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: NBA TV, FDSFL, and FDSN Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Location: Orlando, Florida Venue: Kia Center Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Timberwolves vs. Magic Score Prediction Prediction: Magic 108 – Timberwolves 105 Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason. Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Magic Pick ATS: Magic (+ 4.5) Computer Predicted Spread: Magic (-3.1) Pick OU: Over (204.5) Computer Predicted Total: 212.6 The Magic’s .553 ATS win percentage (21-17-0 ATS Record) is higher than the Timberwolves’ .389 mark (14-22-0 ATS Record) in 2024-25. Minnesota covers the spread when it is a 4.5-point favorite or more 38.9% of the time. That’s less often than Orlando covers as an underdog of 4.5 or more (41.7%). Minnesota and its opponents have exceeded the over/under 47.2% of the time this season (17 out of 36). That’s more often than Orlando and its opponents have (15 out of 38). As a moneyline favorite this year, the Timberwolves are 17-13, a better record than the Magic have put up (4-11) as moneyline underdogs. Put your picks to the test and bet on the Timberwolves with BetMGM Sportsbook. Timberwolves Performance Insights The Timberwolves have been carried by their defense, as they rank fourth-best in the NBA by allowing just 107.7 points per game. They rank 22nd in the league in points scored (109.1 per contest). Minnesota ranks 20th in the NBA with 43.4 boards per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks eighth with 43.2 rebounds allowed per contest. The Timberwolves are averaging 24.8 assists per game, which ranks them 21st in the NBA in 2024-25. Minnesota is committing 15.2 turnovers per game (23rd-ranked in league). It is forcing 14.2 turnovers per contest (14th-ranked). In terms of three-point shooting, things are clicking for the Timberwolves, who are making 15.1 treys per game (fourth-best in NBA) and shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc (fourth-best). Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more. Magic Performance Insights Offensively the Magic are the worst squad in the NBA (105.2 points per game). But on defense they are best (103.2 points allowed per game). Orlando is the fifth-worst squad in the league in rebounds per game (41.5) but best in rebounds allowed (40.6). At 23.8 assists per game, the Magic are fifth-worst in the league. In terms of turnovers, Orlando is 19th in the NBA in committing them (14.3 per game). It is third-best in forcing them (16.3 per game). The Magic are the second-worst squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (11.5 per game) and worst in 3-point percentage (31.1%). Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. The post Timberwolves vs. Magic Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 9 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.