This is just asking a typical game. Now if Banchero plays then Naz Reid may get more minutes because he is playing well offensively and has a better defensive rating (109) than Julius Randle (112). He has gone over this in his last 3 games against Orlando as well as his 2 previous games this week. I'd support taking the 5.5 at plus money too.

Anthony Edwards is on a three-game scoring binge, fueled by 23 made 3-pointers. Orlando allows the fewest 3-point attempts per game (30.9), and that number is even lower over the past three games (27.7). We also have by far the lowest full-game total on Thursday's NBA board. Both teams are bottom-5 in pace.

It could be pleasant surprise night for the Magic if Paolo Banchero, scoring at a 29 pg clip before suffering an oblique injury that has kept him out since Halloween, returns tonight. Word is Banchero shows here on Thursday or Friday vs. the Bucks, but even if he waits another day, recent Orlando form suggests the wrong team might be favored here. Narow wins over the Clips and Pels this week don't suggest a T-wolves turnaround, as the offense continues to look disjointed for Chris Finch, with Ant Edwards handling and shooting the ball too often, and Rudy Gobert still looking too awkward of a fit on attack to be on the floor 30-35 minutes per night. Play Magic

Paolo Banchero isn't expected back for this one, but he's very close and the Magic did more than just survive without him. I expect a spring in their step vs a Wolves team that still looks out of sorts after the KAT trade. Weird vibes from them and when they play quality opponents (top 12 teams) they are just 5-10 ATS. They're just 7-7 ATS as a road favorite. Magic remain a strong play at home (11-6-1) and are very live for me to win this game. Wolves just 14-21-1 vs the spread.