The Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves meet for the first of their two scheduled matchups this season on Saturday afternoon, with both teams in the thick of their respective conference playoff races. Tip-off is at 3:00 p.m. on Prime Video.
The Magic have won their past two games and sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, a half game behind the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers. The Timberwolves have won five straight and eight of nine to climb up to third place in the Western Conference standings.
Below, we’ll break down our Magic vs. Timberwolves prediction and picks for Saturday afternoon’s game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Magic vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Magic and Timberwolves clash in the first of their two annual meetings. The return matchup in Orlando is set for April 8.
This is the 72nd all-time regular-season meeting between the two franchises that came into the league together in 1989, with the Magic holding a 44-27 advantage.
Magic vs. Timberwolves Spread, Over/Under
The Timberwolves enter Saturday's game as 5.5-point home favorites, returning a 1.35x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Magic are road underdogs with a 3.03x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 34 states.
- Spread: Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5
- Over/Under: 225.5
- Game Winner Payout: Magic 3.03x | Timberwolves 1.35x
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Magic vs. Timberwolves Prediction on Spread
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Magic vs. Timberwolves prediction on the spread for Saturday, March 7 on PrizePicks.
- The Magic are 26-35 (42.6%) against the spread, the third-worst cover percentage of all NBA teams.
- Orlando failed to cover in three of the four games on its homestand after covering in all four games out of the break on a West Coast trip.
- Orlando is 9-11 (45.0%) as an underdog, the sixth-worst ATS record in that spot.
- The Magic offense has struggled a bit, sitting 18th in offensive rating and 25th in effective field goal percentage.
- The Timberwolves are 27-36 (42.9%) ATS but covered in two of the last three.
- Minnesota is third in the NBA in eFG% (56.4), fourth in PPG (119.0), and third in field goal clip (48.5%).
Magic vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Magic vs. Timberwolves injury report for Saturday, via NBA.com.
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- F Jonathan Isaac: Questionable
- F Franz Wagner (ankle): OUT
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- F Kyle Anderson (Knee): Questionable
Magic vs. Timberwolves Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/7/26
Here are top Magic vs. Timberwolves picks to target for Saturday, March 7. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks are headlined by Magic PF Paolo Banchero and Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards.
Magic PF Paolo Banchero Projection vs. Timberwolves: 22.5 Points
- Banchero has reached his points projection in five of his last eight games after failing to do so in seven straight before the All-Star break.
- The big difference? Volume. In the last 11 outings in which Banchero failed to hit his points projection, he logged fewer than 20 shots.
- The Duke product has averaged 25.5 PPG since the break, going for 30+ three times in that span.
- In four career games vs. the Timberwolves, Banchero is averaging 23.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.
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Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards Projection vs. Magic: 28.5 Points
- Edwards has hit his points projection in 10 of the last 15 games and 31 of 53 games this season.
- Edwards’ 29.5 PPG is third-best in the league, and his 20.8 shots per game is fourth. His usage rate of 30.8 is 14th.
- The Georgia product’s 29 30-point games are the third-most in the league, while his eight 40-point games are second, behind only Los Angeles Lakers PG Luka Doncic.
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Can the Magic keep pace with the 76ers and Heat in the Eastern Conference and earn the automatic playoff spot, or will the Timberwolves continue their hot streak and challenge for a top spot in the West?
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