Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/08/2026

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Venue:  Kia Center, Orlando, FL

Where to Watch:  FDSNO, FDSFL

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Timberwolves +6.5, Magic -6.5; Over/Under:  226.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Timberwolves +6.5, Magic -6.5; Over/Under:  226.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Timberwolves +6.5, Magic -6.5; Over/Under:  226.5 points

Minnesota Timberwolves:  46-32 (3rd place, Northwest Division)

Orlando Magic:  43-36 (3rd place, Southeast Division)

Do not miss out on our expert handicapper analysis! Harry Gagnon is on a HOT STREAK in the NBA on a 17-8 NBA RUN for +$8,220 PROFIT! Make sure you check out his picks and many more from the expert handicappers featured in the Shop Picks section.

Minnesota Timberwolves:  5-5 last 10

Orlando Magic:  5-5 last 10

The Timberwolves are entering this game with a 46-32 record overall this season and they are 21-17 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Charlotte Hornets, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Indiana Pacers still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Hornets, Julius Randle led the team in points in that game with 26 while Bones Hyland was next on the team with 18 points. Bones Hyland led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Rudy Gobert led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 45.8% from the field, 36.8% from 3-point range, and 78.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.2 PPG against them. The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 33-45 this season and their O/U record is 34-44.

The Magic are entering this game with a 43-36 record overall this season and they are 24-15 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Dallas Mavericks, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Detroit Pistons. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 31 while Desmond Bane was next on the team with 25 points. Jalen Suggs led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Jalen Suggs led the team in rebounds with 6. They were 50.6% from the field, 42.3% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.2 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 36-43 this season and their O/U record is 43-36.

The current betting odds have the Magic listed as a 6.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Magic have looked good in their games this season with their 43-36 record overall which has them right in the middle of the East. They have looked great on their home court too with their 24-15 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have looked good in their games this season with their 46-32 record overall which has them in the top half of the West. They have been a good road team too with their 21-17 road record this year. The Timberwolves have been a contender in the West all season, but lately they have been dealing with some key injuries and they haven't looked as good now. They have been missing their best player in the lineup, Anthony Edwards, and they are only 5-5 in their last 10 games with 3 losses in a row now too. They haven't clinched a playoff spot yet and they are still fighting to avoid the play-in tournament, but lately they have been slipping in the standings without Edwards on the court to help out. The Magic haven't looked any better lately as they are also 5-5 in their last 10 games, but they have looked like a completely different team on their home court this season and they are going to bring their best effort since they are still fighting for seeding in the play-in tournament. The Magic also have some momentum on their side with 3 wins in a row now and they just beat up on a healthier Timberwolves team in Minnesota in the last month. The Magic have looked a lot better than the Timberwolves have looked lately and the Magic are also the healthier team. The best way to place a bet here is on the Magic to cover the spread in this game. 

Timberwolves Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Magic 115 Timberwolves 105.

Don't miss our champion handicappers free picks and expert basketball picks today.  And if you enjoyed this Minnesota Timberwolves Orlando Magic prediction, be sure to drop by every day for our weekly NBA predictions and previews.

Minnesota Timberwolves: 6-1 ATS revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more. 9-5 ATS on the road against Southeast division opponents. 13-6 UNDER revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 35-18 UNDER versus good shooting teams - making 46% of their shots or more. 

Orlando Magic: 8-15 ATS off a home win. 15-23 ATS after playing a home game. 19-10 UNDER against Northwest division opponents. 24-13 UNDER versus good offensive teams - scoring 116+ points/game.

Minnesota Timberwolves:  A. Edwards (SG) Out - Knee. J. McDaniels (PF) Out - Knee.

Orlando Magic:  F. Wagner (SF) Day To Day - Injury Management. J. Howard (SF) Day To Day - Ankle. J. Cain (SF) Day To Day - Calf. W. Carter Jr. (C) Day To Day - Neck. J. Isaac (PF) Out - Knee.

“It feels like we’re a million miles away from the team that we can be and that we are. We've got to get that back with our connectedness and our spirit. We’ve got to have some guys just play better.” - Chris Finch after his team’s loss against the Hornets in their game on Sunday. 

“I like the fact that we responded to that. I think they made their push. They came back a couple of possessions by us, let them off the hook. They did a great job of speeding us up and not allowing us to get into our stuff.” - Jamahl Mosley after his team’s win against the Pistons in their game on Monday. 

PG Donte DiVincenzo

SG Ayo Dosunmu

SF Terrence Shannon Jr.

PF Julius Randle

C Rudy Gobert

PG Jalen Suggs

SG Desmond Bane

SF Franz Wagner

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

PPG: Anthony Edwards (28.9)

APG: Julius Randle (5.1)

Reb/G: Rudy Gobert (11.5)

PPG: Paolo Banchero (22.3)

APG: Jalen Suggs (5.6)

Reb/G: Paolo Banchero (8.4)

Coaches:

Minnesota Timberwolves: Chris Finch (6th season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (5th season)