| MATCHUP | Washington Wizards | Orlando Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-48 | 36-28 |
| Spread | +13.5 -108 | -13.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +625 | -950 |
| Total | Over 236.5 (-108) | Under 236.5 (-112) |
| Where | Kia Center, Orlando, FL | |
| When | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Washington Wizards pay a visit to the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on Thursday 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 poor form, as they’ve lost 12 of their last 14 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a nine-game losing streak after getting scorched by the Heat in a 150-129 road defeat on Tuesday. Alex Sarr led the team with 28 points on 12 of 19 shooting, Will Riley added 22 points, and Tre Johnson and Jaden Hardy each scored 17 points.
As a team, the Wizards shot 52 percent from the field and 15 of 36 from the 3-point line but they had no answers on the defensive end for the Heat’s Bam Adebayo, who lit them up for a ridiculous 83 points. The Wizards could do little to slow down Adebayo except foul him but they ended up sending Adebayo to the line for an NBA record 43 times, where he drained 36 free throws.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in great shape, as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be gunning for a sixth straight victory after taking down the Cavaliers in a 128-122 home win last night. Desmond Bane led the team with 35 points, six rebounds and six assists on 12 of 19 shooting; Paolo Banchero added 25 points with eight rebounds and seven assists, while Tristan da Silva chipped in with 23 points on eight of 13 shooting.
As a team, the Magic shot 52 percent from the field and 12 of 35 from the 3-point line as they fought hard to take a 13-point lead midway through the fourth quarter, which proved to be crucial as they saw their lead get cut to just two points before Bane saved the day with a clutch 3-pointer with just 18.3 seconds left on the clock.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last nine games.
- The favorites have won each of the last 12 games between the Wizards and Magic at Kia Center.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last five home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Magic have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in three of the Magic’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Wizards’ last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Magic’s last five home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Jalen Suggs is one of only 13 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- Wendell Carter Jr. ranks 25th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (7.6) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Tre Johnson ranks 25th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (38.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- This season, 18.7% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line—the highest mark in the league.
- The Magic rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.7).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.3).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (63.1).
Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Wizards are still missing some players with Cam Whitmore, Kyshawn George and Anthony Davis ruled out with Bub Carrington listed as questionable, while the Magic have ruled out Franz Wagner and Anthony Black once again. These teams met just over a week ago on Mar 3 and it was the Magic who rolled to a 126-109 home win.
The Wizards will be eager to bounce back from their last performance, where they got stung by the Heat’s Adebayo, but I don’t see them having much success against the Magic, who are just on a roll right now. The line is certainly hefty, but I think the Magic get the comfortable win and cover once again.