The Washington Wizards (19-20) travel to Amway Center Sunday to take on the Orlando Magic (7-33). Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Wizards vs. Magic odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
While the Wizards have covered 6 of their last 9, they’ve lost two straight, one to the Bulls and the other to the Rockets. Washington’s issues this season have primarily come on the defensive side of the ball, allowing the 20th-most points per game.
The Wizards rank 23rd in the NBA in net rating, so they’re a tad bit worse than their record indicates. However, they’ll be road favorites as the Magic are dead last in net rating.
The Magic are coming off a road loss to the Pistons, a game that came down to the last several possessions. The Magic have covered just 2 of their last 6.
Wizards at Magic odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Washington -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Orlando +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
- Against the spread (ATS): Washington -6.5 (-115) | Orlando +6.5 (-107)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Magic key injuries
Wizards
- F Montrezl Harrell (health and safety protocols) questionable
- F Rui Hachimura (reconditioning) questionable
- F Davis Bertans (foot) questionable
Magic
- Not officially submitted
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Wizards at Magic odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Wizards 114, Magic 103
Money line
PASS on the money line. The Wizards aren’t good enough to warrant being comfortable in -300. Similarly, the Magic are just 2-14 at home, giving their +230 little value.
Against the spread
“LEAN” to the WIZARDS -6.5 (-115). The Wizards will, by far, have the best player on the court.
G Bradley Beal should be able to have his way with one of the league’s worst defenses. The Magic are just 3-5 ATS over their last 8 games, and those 3 covers have come as double-figure underdogs.
The Magic rank 17th in pace, which is far above average for their typical spot in most areas. However, the Wizards are allowing the fewest fast break points. The Wizards are going to impose their style on Orlando.
Over/Under
“LEAN” to the UNDER 220.5 (-110) as the Magic’s offense has been far too sporadic to bet on. Orlando’s offense has been held under 100 points in 2 of its last 3 games.
Also, pregame.com has over 95% of the money on the Over. While that will likely adjust as more bettors place their wager, the line has yet to budge. The sportsbooks like their position, and given the Magic’s struggles, I do too.
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