Magic vs. Timberwolves prediction: Minnesota to win, Anthony Edwards projected for big game in Saturday's NBA matchup [3/7/2026]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Orlando Magic in NBA action at Target Center on Saturday, starting at 3:00 PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Timberwolves as the most likely winner of the Magic vs. Timberwolves game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Timberwolves lineup will feature stars like Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, while the Magic will look to Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Anthony Black.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Magic vs. Wolves prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NBA matchup between the Magic and Timberwolves 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Timberwolves a 69% chance of beating the Magic. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 115-109.

According to our model, the Magic (+6.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 225 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Magic vs. Timberwolves odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Magic	Timberwolves
Spread	+6.5 (-105)	-6.5 (-114)
Moneyline	+230	-270
Total	o225 (-110)	u225 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Magic vs. Timberwolves picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Magic +6.5	-105
Moneyline	Magic	+230
Total	Under 225	-110

According to our best NBA bets for Saturday, the top play to make on this game is Magic +6.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Magic vs. Timberwolves player props

Betting on Magic vs. Timberwolves NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.

Paolo Banchero is expected to lead the Magic with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Timberwolves.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Magic prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Magic are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Paolo Banchero	21	8	5	1	42
Desmond Bane	20	4	4	2	36
Anthony Black	14	3	3	1	29
Jalen Suggs	14	4	6	2	34
Wendell Carter	10	7	2	1	25

Timberwolves prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Timberwolves:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Anthony Edwards	28	5	4	3	48
Julius Randle	19	6	4	1	38
Jaden McDaniels	13	4	2	1	28
Ayo Dosunmu	12	3	3	1	24
Naz Reid	12	6	2	2	29

Magic vs. Wolves game-day updates and essential details

Saturday's action between the Timberwolves and Magic at Target Center is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.

• Who: Orlando Magic vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

Conclusion

We predict the Timberwolves, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Magic on Saturday, with Anthony Edwards projected for a game-high 48 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Magic vs. Timberwolves insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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