I'm on the Magic +8 in Minnesota vs the Timberwolves for these reasons:

- Orlando are one of the best NBA teams against the spread (31-17 ATS this season). And have covered 4 of the last 5 away games.

- I expect this to be a low scoring affair that goes under 215, and that makes the case for Orlando to stay within 10, being that they are a slow paced team so this game fits their scheme on both sides of the ball.

- Orlando has covered the last 5 games vs teams with above .500 records.

- Orlando are the more physical and better rebounding team. They will have opportunities to control the pace generate more scoring opportunities with the advantage on the boards.

- Timberwolves have had some close games recently at home, and though the Magic might lose, they have won the last 3 games and deserve respected bets here.

Official Play: Magic +8

Side Bet: Terrell Suggs over 8.5 points

Hail Mary: Over 211