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Magic vs Timberwolves: Can Minnesota stay on top of the West?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting the Orlando Magic on Friday night at Target Center.
The Magic are holding on to a winning record
The Orlando Magic are eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 25-23 record. They have lost three of the last five games but are coming off a 108-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Paolo Banchero had a solid game with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, and he leads the Magic with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists for the season. Orlando is sixth in the league, allowing 110.9 points per game, and is ranked first in allowed field goals per game.
The Wolves are on top of the West
The Minnesota Timberwolves are on top of the Western Conference with a 34-14 record. They have won 4 of the last 5 games and are coming off a 121-87 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Anthony Edwards leads the Wolves with 25.5 points per game while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Minnesota is second in the league in three-point percentage with 39.2% and eighth in field goal percentage with 49%.
Betting Trends
The Timberwolves have played over the total point line in 5 of the last 6 games played on Friday.
Prediction and Conclusion
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the hottest story in the NBA this season, as they have been on top of the Western Conference since day one. Many are still doubting the Wolves, but with the way Anthony Edwards is developing, they may be a real contender this season. Orlando was also on a good start but has started to slip lately. Paolo Banchero is having an excellent season after winning the rookie of the year award last season and is about to make his All-Star debut. The Magic are one of the few teams in the league that are playing at a slower pace, but they will have to pick that up if they want to have a chance against the Wolves. The total point line is set at 212 points for this game, which is quite low, and there should be no reason for the Wolves and the Magic to go over it.
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