Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Prediction for Saturday March 7 2026
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The Saturday NBA schedule will get started with a matinee between the Orlando Magic and the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Target Center. Orlando has won three of their last five games to move their overall record to 33 wins and 28 losses. Minnesota is riding a five-game winning streak to push their overall record to 40 wins and 23 losses. Read more about this Orlando vs Minnesota prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
- Game Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Game Time: 3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT)
- Orlando Area Channel: FDSFL (FanDuel Sports Network Florida)
- Minnesota Area Channel: FDSN (FanDuel Sports Network North)
- Streaming Options: Prime Video
Orlando improving slowly but surely in the East
The Orlando Magic have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in consecutive years and have not advanced to the second round since 2010. The Magic paid a hefty price tag to acquire G Desmond Bane from Memphis in the offseason to take the next step. Orlando has climbed eight spots in offensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics with the addition of Bane and average a shade below 115 points per game. The Magic are just a half-game out of sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Thursday, Orlando erased a four-point deficit in the final 37 seconds to escape with a 115-114 home victory versus Dallas.
Former number one overall draft pick Paolo Banchero was not named an All-Star this season, but does lead Orlando in scoring (22.0 ppg) and rebounding (8.5 rpg). Talented F Franz Wagner has appeared in just 28 games this season due to an ankle injury and averages 21.3 points per game. Desmond Bane has provided much needed floor spacing for the Magic. Bane averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.
Key Injury Report for Orlando:
- Jonathan Isaac (DTD) - ankle
- Franz Wagner (Out) - ankle
Minnesota looking to ascend into the league's elite
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in existence since 1989 and are still in search of their first NBA Championship. Things are trending in the right direction for the Timberwolves, who have reached the Conference Finals in the previous two seasons. Minnesota currently ranks fifth in the league in offensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and is scoring 119 points per contest. The Timberwolves hold a one-game lead for third place in the Western Confernce standings. On Thursday, Minnesota shot 52 percent from the field during a 115-107 home victory versus Toronto.
All-Star G Anthony Edwards averages a career-best 29.5 points, which is good for third in the league in scoring. Edwards continues to be a menace on defense with a team-high 1.4 steals. Minnesota F Julius Randle has developed into a complete player with 21.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. Rudy Gobert (1.6 blocks) is a major reason why the Timberwolves rank sixth in the league in defensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Stats.
Key Injury Report for Minnesota:
- Joe Ingles (DTD) - personal
Orlando vs Minnesota Pick
- Orlando vs Minnesota Spread Pick
Minnesota held Orlando to 38 percent shooting in the earlier meeting and won by a 104-89 final score. The Magic were without Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Desmond Bane in that game. The Timberwolves have won their past five games, but have not recorded one double digit victory during that stretch. Minnesota is the fourth worst team against the spread and is 14-19 ATS at home. Take Orlando to cover and possibly pull off the upset.
- Orlando vs Minnesota Over/Under Pick
Minnesota is playing at the 11th fastest tempo in the league and Orlando ranks 19th in that category. Both teams have a defensive mindset and defensive head coaches. The Timberwolves are 11-22 O/U this season at home, while the Magic is 13-15 O/U on the road. Orlando tends to score a bunch against inferior opponents, but can struggle to score against the better defensive teams. Take the under.
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