Timberwolves at Magic Pick, Odds & Prediction – NBA, October 23
Timberwolves (1-0) at Magic (0-1)
Fri, Oct 23, 7:10 PM ET · Status: Scheduled · Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Win chance, moneyline with the vig removed: Timberwolves 49%, Magic 51%
Our pick
Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves, posted at -120 Bet Minnesota Timberwolves -104 at MyBookie →
Market favorite on the moneyline. Published Oct 22, 2026, 7:09 AM ET, before the start.
Price check
- Our price: -120, published Oct 22, 2026, 7:09 AM ET
- Best price now: -104 at MyBookie
- Win chance (no vig) then: 52%
- Win chance (no vig) now: 49%
Timberwolves at Magic odds
Last updated Oct 23, 12:04 PM ET
| Sportsbook | Timberwolves | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Open | -120 (Bovada) | +100 (Bovada) |
| MyBookie | -104 | -118 |
| Bovada | -105 | -115 |
| BetOnline | -105 | -115 |
| BetUS | -105 | -115 |
| Sportsbook | Timberwolves | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Open | -1.5 -110 (Bovada) | +1.5 -110 (Bovada) |
| MyBookie | +1 -110 | -1 -110 |
| Bovada | +1 -110 | -1 -110 |
| BetOnline | +1 -112 | -1 -108 |
| BetUS | 0 -110 | 0 -110 |
| Sportsbook | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 239.5 -110 (Bovada) | 239.5 -110 (Bovada) |
| MyBookie | 234.5 -110 | 234.5 -110 |
| Bovada | 234 -110 | 234 -110 |
| BetOnline | 234.5 -105 | 234.5 -115 |
| BetUS | 234 -110 | 234 -110 |
American odds. The best price on each side is in bold. OFF: the book hasn't posted this line yet.
Line moves
- Spread: Orlando Magic +1.5 to -1 since October 22
Matchup
Recent results
Timberwolves
- W 131-106 at Miami Heat, October 21
- L 116-133 at Chicago Bulls, October 16 (2026-27 preseason)
- L 106-128 vs Detroit Pistons, October 14 (2026-27 preseason)
- W 122-104 at New York Knicks, October 12 (2026-27 preseason)
- W 125-124 at Miami Heat, October 10 (2026-27 preseason)
Magic
- L 125-132 vs Atlanta Hawks, October 21
- W 136-115 vs Miami Heat, October 16 (2026-27 preseason)
- W 132-116 vs Cleveland Cavaliers, October 13 (2026-27 preseason)
- L 105-119 at Cleveland Cavaliers, October 11 (2026-27 preseason)
- W 122-118 at Memphis Grizzlies, October 7 (2026-27 preseason)
Head to head
- April 8, 2026: Minnesota Timberwolves 120, Orlando Magic 132
- March 7, 2026: Orlando Magic 119, Minnesota Timberwolves 92
Injury report
Timberwolves
- Donte DiVincenzo – Sidelined (achilles)
Magic
- Anthony Black – Sidelined (ankle)
- Jonathan Isaac – Sidelined (knee)
- Izaiyah Nelson – Sidelined (ankle)
- Noah Penda – Sidelined (hamstring)
Match preview
This game is close to even. The Magic are -115 at Bovada, the cheapest of the four books. A bet on the Timberwolves gets the best price at MyBookie: -104. Take out the bookmakers' margin and the Magic win 51% of the time. On the spread, the Magic are 1-point favorites. Early in the week the number was 1.5. The best bet on the Timberwolves is +1 at -110 at MyBookie. Books expect about 234.5 total points. The best over is 234 at -110 at Bovada, and the best under is 234.5 at -110 at MyBookie. Our pick is the Timberwolves at -120, posted on October 22. MyBookie now pays -104, longer than our number.
Season records: the Timberwolves 1-0, the Magic 0-1. The Timberwolves scored 131.0 and allowed 106.0 in their only game this season. Most recently, the Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat, 131-106. The Magic scored 125.0 and allowed 132.0 in their only game this season. On October 21, the Magic lost to the Atlanta Hawks 132-125.
Next NBA games
- Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks, Oct 23, 4:10 PM ET. Pick: Milwaukee Bucks, posted at -115 · Bet Milwaukee Bucks -116 at MyBookie →
- New York Knicks at Boston Celtics, Oct 23, 7:10 PM ET. Pick: Boston Celtics, posted at -130 · Bet Boston Celtics -130 at BetOnline →
- Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets, Oct 23, 7:10 PM ET. Pick: Atlanta Hawks, posted at -145 · Bet Atlanta Hawks -141 at MyBookie →
- Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers, Oct 23, 7:10 PM ET. Pick: Indiana Pacers, posted at -208 · Bet Indiana Pacers -263 at Bovada →
Other NBA games on October 23
- Bulls at Bucks, Oct 23, 4:10 PM ET
- Knicks at Celtics, Oct 23, 7:10 PM ET
- Hawks at Hornets, Oct 23, 7:10 PM ET
- Mavericks at Pacers, Oct 23, 7:10 PM ET
- Raptors at Wizards, Oct 23, 7:10 PM ET
- Pistons at Heat, Oct 23, 8:10 PM ET
- Rockets at Spurs, Oct 23, 9:40 PM ET
- Pelicans at Jazz, Oct 23, 9:40 PM ET
- Grizzlies at Warriors, Oct 23, 10:10 PM ET
- Clippers at Lakers, Oct 23, 10:10 PM ET
- Trail Blazers at Kings, Oct 23, 10:10 PM ET
Timberwolves vs Magic FAQ
Who is favored in Timberwolves vs Magic?
The Magic are favored. The best moneyline on the Magic is -115 at Bovada, and with the bookmakers' margin removed the odds give the Magic a 51% chance to win.
What is the spread for Timberwolves vs Magic?
The Magic are 1-point favorites (Magic -1) at 3 of the 4 books with a spread. The best bet on the Magic is 0 at -110 at BetUS. The best bet on the Timberwolves is +1 at -110 at MyBookie.
What is the over/under for Timberwolves vs Magic?
The over/under is 234.5 points at 2 of the 4 books with a total. The best over is 234 at -110 at Bovada. The best under is -110 at MyBookie.
When and where is Timberwolves vs Magic?
The Timberwolves play the Magic on Friday, October 23 at 7:10 PM ET at Kia Center, Orlando, FL.
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