Timberwolves vs Magic Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 23
The Timberwolves visit the Magic on Friday, October 23, at 7:00 PM ET in Orlando.
Price: Timberwolves 55¢, Magic 45¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 7:58 AM ET)
Kalshi: Timberwolves 54¢, Magic 46¢
Game total: 234.5 points (over 52¢, under 49¢)
2027 title price: Timberwolves 7¢, Magic 1¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Timberwolves vs Magic on Polymarket and Kalshi
The market makes the Timberwolves the favorite at 55¢; the Magic are 45¢. Kalshi has the Timberwolves 1¢ cheaper at 54¢. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side. The Timberwolves opened at 45¢, so the price has moved 10¢ toward them since. Favorites at tip are 12-4 this season (75%) across the games logged on our results page.
Recent form: Timberwolves vs Magic
This week so far, and what the market expected going in.
The Timberwolves won their only game this week, 131-106 at the Heat on Wednesday as 46¢ underdogs on Polymarket. It went under the 240.5 total.
The Magic lost their only game this week, 132-125 to the Hawks at home on Wednesday as 55¢ favorites on Polymarket. It went over the 247.5 total.
How the key players did against their Polymarket props:
Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards went over 27.5 points and 4.5 rebounds but stayed under 3.5 assists. Jaden McDaniels went over 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds but stayed under 2.5 assists. LaMelo Ball went over 19.5 points but stayed under 4.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists.
Magic: Paolo Banchero went over 22.5 points and 5.5 assists but stayed under 8.5 rebounds. Desmond Bane went over 4.5 rebounds but stayed under 18.5 points and 3.5 assists. Jalen Suggs went over 4.5 assists but stayed under 13.5 points and 3.5 rebounds.
Injury report
As of Oct 23. Statuses can change up to tip.
Anthony Black (Magic): Out, ankle
Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves): Out, achilles
Timberwolves and Magic key players
2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor.
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards: 35.0 min, 31.5% usage, 28.8 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.7 ast
LaMelo Ball: 28.0 min, 32.0% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.8 reb, 7.1 ast (new, was CHA)
Jaden McDaniels: 31.7 min, 18.5% usage, 14.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.7 ast
Rudy Gobert: 31.3 min, 12.9% usage, 10.9 pts, 11.5 reb, 1.7 ast
Ayo Dosunmu: 28.9 min, 19.0% usage, 14.4 pts, 4.2 reb, 3.5 ast
Out: Donte DiVincenzo.
Magic
Paolo Banchero: 34.7 min, 27.6% usage, 22.2 pts, 8.4 reb, 5.2 ast
Desmond Bane: 33.6 min, 23.3% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.1 reb, 4.1 ast
Franz Wagner: 30.0 min, 27.0% usage, 20.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 3.3 ast
Jalen Suggs: 27.6 min, 22.9% usage, 13.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.5 ast
Wendell Carter Jr.: 29.3 min, 15.6% usage, 11.8 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.0 ast
Out: Anthony Black.
What to watch in Timberwolves vs Magic
Ball is new and a huge part of the Timberwolves already. 32.0% usage in 28.0 minutes with CHA last season; Edwards is next at 31.5%.
Banchero drives the Magic. 27.6% usage in 34.7 minutes last season; Wagner is next at 27.0%.
Randle’s shots are up for grabs. He used 26.5% of the Timberwolves’ possessions in 33.0 minutes before leaving for BKN.
Donte DiVincenzo is out. 30.4 minutes and 16.9% usage come off the floor. Next up by usage: Ball (32.0%, 28.0 min) and Edwards (31.5%, 35.0 min).
Anthony Black is out. 29.8 minutes and 22.2% usage come off the floor. Next up by usage: Banchero (27.6%, 34.7 min) and Wagner (27.0%, 30.0 min).
Questions about Timberwolves vs Magic
Is Paolo Banchero playing tonight?
Paolo Banchero was not on the injury report as of Fri 7:58 AM ET. Status can still change at shootaround, so the last report before tip is the one that counts.
Who is favored: the Timberwolves or the Magic?
The Timberwolves are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Magic. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Timberwolves vs Magic?
Friday, October 23, at 7:00 PM ET, in Orlando.
For tonight’s other games, see NBA predictions; today’s board covers every sport.
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