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Minnesota vs. Orlando (T-Wolves -4.5)
(NBA) Minnesota vs. Orlando,
Point Spread: -4.50 | -110.00 Minnesota (Away)
Result: Win
Point Spread: -4.50 | -110.00 Minnesota (Away)
Result: Win
Minnesota will find it much easier to attack Orlando's defense with Wendell Carter Jr., Franz Wagner, and Gary Harris sidelined. The T-Wolves already rank 9th in effective field goal percentage, including 5th in three-point percentage. The Magic make their living on defense (3rd in adjusted defensive rating), but will also miss Wagner's shooting touch. The 22-year-old is averaging a career-high 20.9 PPG on 46.7 percent shooting and he's one of the team's most dependable free-throw shooters. Without his co-star, Minnesota (1st in defensive rating) will make life difficult for Paolo Banchero, as the T-Wolves' size inside will put additional pressure on the ex-Duke star on both ends of the floor.
The Magic have been a consistent winner for spread bettors this season (69.4 cover percentage), but that won't be the case on Tuesday.
The Magic have been a consistent winner for spread bettors this season (69.4 cover percentage), but that won't be the case on Tuesday.