🏀 Magic vs. Timberwolves Player Props Today: NBA Picks & Best Bets (March 7)
Saturday's NBA slate tips off at Target Center in Minneapolis with a matinee matchup between the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves at 3 p.m. ET (streaming on Prime Video).
Thanks to the early start, my Magic vs. Timberwolves props today suggest value in a pair of Unders for Julius Randle and Desmond Bane as part of Saturday's NBA picks and best bets.
🏀 Best Magic vs. Timberwolves player props today: NBA picks for March 7
See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Player | Prop bet | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle, F, Timberwolves | Under 23.5 points + assists (-114 via FanDuel) | 1u -> 0.87u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Desmond Bane, G, Magic | Under 2.5 3-pointers (-135 via bet365) | 1u -> 0.74u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 1.61 units
💰 Best Magic vs. Timberwolves prop bet
The Timberwolves have the ninth-shortest odds to win the NBA Finals.
Julius Randle Under 23.5 points + assists (-114)
Julius Randle hasn't been effective since the All-Star break. He's averaging 14.6 points and 4.7 assists per contest, failing to clear this combo line in seven of his eight matchups.
During that stretch, Randle's usage has dropped to 22.6% while averaging 8.3 potential assists and 11.7 field goal attempts per contest. For context, Randle is averaging 15.4 field goal attempts and has a 26.7% usage for the season.
In addition, the Magic rank third in defending spot-ups, where Randle gets 18% of his scoring production (per Props Madness).
This Under is -130 at BetMGM, so I like FanDuel's discount at -114.
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Desmond Bane Under 2.5 3-pointers (-135)
In his first season with the Magic, Desmond Bane has struggled to shoot well from distance in road games. He's averaging 1.9 3-pointers on 38.1% shooting, failing to clear this line in 13 of his 21 road contests.
The Timberwolves also do a good job of running players off the line. They rank second in defending spot-ups, where Bane earns 19% of his scoring (PropsMadness). Minnesota is giving up the fourth-fewest 3-point attempts in the league this year.
My favorite part about this ticket is the price at bet365. FanDuel charges -162 for the same ticket, with most shops sitting around -150 for this Under.
💡 How I'm betting Magic vs. Timberwolves
Between two player props, I have risked two units in today's Magic vs. Timberwolves game. And I've targeted a pair of Unders in this matinee matchup.
Not only are both teams stronger on defense, but the early start could also negatively impact their performance. It can be difficult for a player to adjust their body clock in time on game day.
I see more paths to a defensive battle, so I'd only be interested in Unders in this matchup.
🚀 Magic vs. Timberwolves same-game parlay
Because I expect a rock fight, I've targeted a trio of Unders in my Magic vs. Timberwolves same-game parlay. In addition to the player props I've explained above, I like the full-game Under as well. These three legs are correlated, so the payout is just +356 for the SGP.
💵 Magic vs. Timberwolves SGP picks
- Julius Randle Under 23.5 points + assists (-114)
- Desmond Bane Under 2.5 3-pointers (-162)
- Under 224.5 (-110)
Best odds: +356 via FanDuel (0.1u -> 0.36u)
🚑 Magic vs. Timberwolves injuries
📺 How to watch Magic vs. Timberwolves
- Date: Saturday, March 7
- Tipoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Target Center (Minneapolis)
- TV: Streaming on Prime Video
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