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Heading into this early season contest, the Orlando Magic (4-10) will host the Minnesota Gophers (6-8) in Orlando on Wednesday, November 16 at Amway Center. Still in the early part of the season, both of these teams will of course be searching for a win in this game as they look to establish a rhythym for the rest of the year. These two will tipoff at 7:00 PM ET, so make sure to place your bets and tune in!
For context related to Wednesday’s early-season matchup, how have the Magic and the Gophers performed against each other in the past?
So far this season, these teams haven’t competed yet and the Magic are gearing up for their first ball game with the T-Wolves. In their previous meeting on March 11, 2022, the score was 118-110 in favor of the Magic. In that game, the Magic had a 47.73% field goal percentage and a 40% three pointer percentage, whereas the Gophers had a 43.18% field goal percentage and shot 33.33% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, Orlando totaled 49 rebounds and 31 assists while Minnesota had 37 boards and 24 assists.
Betting Preview for the Minnesota Gophers vs Orlando Magic NBA Game on November 16 2022
Where: Amway Center in Orlando, Florida
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Betting on the Minnesota Gophers
Record: 6-8 | Northwest Division Standing: 4
The Minnesota Gophers have won four out of the last 10 games and are 11th right now in their conference. In their most recent game they outplayed the Detroit Pistons, 111-101, due to Karl-Anthony Towns’ distinguished effort, the squad conquered their opponents. To that point, Towns tallied 22 points (60.0 FG%) and 11 rebounds and Jarrett Culver had 10 points (50.0 FG%) and 10 rebounds. Check out our assessment below to learn how this performance has cast their odds for the upcoming game versus Orlando on Wednesday.
Absences and Injuries
The Gophers have zero injured players ruled out.
Betting on the Orlando Magic
Record: 4-10 | Southeast Division Standing: 4
The Orlando Magic beat the Miami Hurricanes in their most recent game on Wednesday, 113-107, due to a reliable contribution from Evan Fournier and Aaron Gordon. Fournier amassed 25 points (69.23 FG%), whereas Aaron Gordon added 20 points (72.73 FG%). The Magic are currently 13th in the conference. Be sure to read our odds analysis for Wednesday’s game further down and consider how the squad’s recent form could influence their meeting against Minnesota.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Magic are without Markelle Fultz (Toe), Cole Anthony (Oblique), Jonathan Isaac (Knee), Gary Harris (Knee), and Moritz Wagner (Ankle). Paolo Banchero (Ankle) is questionable.
T-Wolves vs Magic | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Orlando Magic (+188) at FanDuel
Coming into this game, the Minnesota Gophers are considered the favorite. The team enters this game sporting a winning percentage of 40% in the last 10 games (four wins and six losses) while the winning percentage of the Orlando Magic on the other hand, is equal at 40% in the last 10 games (a record of four wins and six losses).
Over/Under Pick: Over 223.5 Total Points (-110) at FanDuel
It is predicted that the total score for the game will be over 223.5.
The Orlando Magic have registered 107.6 points per outing over their most recent 10 games. Alternatively, the Minnesota Gophers have recorded 113.7 points per game over their last 10 games.
Spread Pick: Orlando Magic +5.5 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The Orlando Magic will need to lose by less than the amount of the spread or win outright in order to cover.
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