Washington Wizards (9-46) vs. Orlando Magic (28-30)
February 23, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic -12; Over/Under: 216
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The Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic meet Sunday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Wizards Pick.
The Washington Wizards have lost five straight games and are the only team in the NBA with single-digit wins. The Wizards are 4-21 on the road this season but have surprisingly won their last three road games. Four of the Wizard’s last five losses have been decided by 10 or fewer points. The month of February is the best the Wizards have looked all year. The Wizards play the Nets, Trail Blazers, and Hornets next.
The Orlando Magic are coming off a loss to the Grizzlies, where Paolo Banchero missed a last-second shot. Since getting healthy, the Magic have lost their way. The Magic have lost 12 of their last 17 games. With six straight home games coming up, this is a chance for the Magic to get back on track. The Magic play the Cavs, Warriors, and Raptors next.
Magic vs Wizards Betting Odds
The Magic are 12.5 point favorites and have a ML of -700. The favorite has covered nine of the last 10 games between the Wizards and Magic. The Magic have won seven straight games against the Wizards overall.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won 25 of their last 26 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have lost each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Magic.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The road team has won each of the Wizards’ last 10 games.
- The Magic have lost four of their last five games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Wizards’ last eight games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight night games against the Magic following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Wizards and Magic have gone OVER the total points line.
Magic vs Wizards Injury Report
The Magic will be without Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner. Johnathan Isaac is questionable with an illness.
The Wizards will be without Khris Middleton, Malcomb Brogdon, Marcus Smart, and Saddiq Bey. Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr are questionable for the Wizards.
Magic vs Wizards Prediction
The Magic should be favored, obviously, but I’m not sure about double-digit chalk. The Magic are having issues winning games, let alone by margin. The Magic have lost 12 of their last 17 games. The Magic have lost three of their last six games as a favorite. The Wizards aren’t winning games, but they’ve played their best ball this month, which includes covers in seven of their last eight games. The Wizards have also won their last three road games.
The Wizards are competing for the first time all year. I’m also not sure the Magic have the offensive firepower to win a game by double digits given their current form. Give me the points with the Wizards on the road.
