Orlando Magic (28-30) vs Washington Wizards (9-46)
Game Info: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -12.5 -- Over/Under: 216.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
The Orlando Magic play host to the Washington Wizards at the Kia Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been in dreadful form as they've lost 21 of their last 24 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a five-game slide after getting beaten by the Bucks in a 104-101 loss on Friday. Alex Sarr led the team with 22 points, Corey Kispert added 16 points off the bench while Khris Middleton chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Wizards shot just 40 percent from the field and 12 of 39 from the 3-point line as they played excellent defense to storm out to an early 16-point lead, but they couldn't maintain that intensity and eventually fell in the third quarter where they scored just 19 points to fall behind by 15 points.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been building momentum with four wins in their past six games, but they will be looking to bounce back here after coming up painfully short to the Grizzlies in a 105-104 loss on Friday. Franz Wagner led the team with 25 points, Paolo Banchero added 21 points, Cole Anthony scored 17 points with nine rebounds and seven assists while Wendell Carter Jr chipped in with 10 points and 11 rebounds. As a team, the Magic shot just 40 percent from the field and nine of 31 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in full control when they led by 19 points in the third quarter, but they never put the Grizzlies away and it cost them in the fourth quarter where they scored just 21 points. No bench player scored more than eight points and Banchero had a rough game as he shot just five of 21 from the field.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won 25 of their last 26 games at Kia Center against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have lost 19 of their last 20 games following a loss.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Sunday night games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won each of their last three games as road underdogs.
- The Magic have lost four of their last seven games as favorites following a loss.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the last eight night games between the Wizards and Magic have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Wizards' last eight games against the Magic following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Wizards have ruled out Malcolm Brogdon, Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton, while the Magic have ruled out Jalen Suggs and they have Jonathan Isaac listed as questionable with an illness. The Magic obviously open as heavy favorites at home as the Wizards are always big underdogs these days. Sure, the Wizards put up a good fight against the Bucks in their last outing, but they are even more banged up for this one, so I am looking at the Magic to take full advantage in this spot.
Peter’s Pick Orlando -12.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
