The Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic will face off in a cross-conference battle on Thursday night, with both teams coming off recent victories. The Timberwolves, currently on a two-game win streak, last defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Magic won against the New York Knicks. Historically, the Magic have had the upper hand in their matchups, winning seven of the last ten encounters. The game is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Kia Center in Orlando, where the Timberwolves are 5.5-point favorites.

As the season progresses, the Timberwolves have a record of 19-17, while the Magic stands at 22-16. This matchup is particularly interesting as the Timberwolves look to improve their 14-21-1 record against the spread, while the Magic has had some success with a 20-17-1 record against the spread. Notably, the SportsLine Projection Model has shown impressive results in previous betting advice, returning substantial profits for players.