The Washington Wizards (3-14) go up against the Orlando Magic (12-5) on Wednesday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 2-2
The Wizards easily covered as 2.5-point underdogs, and the Under (236.5) connected, in their 126-107 victory at the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Washington snapped its 9-game losing streak in its win over a Detroit team that is on a league-worst 14-game skid.
The Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets 130-117 on Sunday to cover as 6.5-point home favorites, and the Over (228.5) hit. Orlando is currently on a 7-game winning streak as 2nd-year F Paolo Banchero is averaging 19.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game.