The Orlando Magic (20-16) visit the Washington Wizards (9-25) Tuesday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Magic vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Magic lead 1-0 with 125-94 road win Nov. 1
Orlando took down the Indiana Pacers 135-127 Sunday, covering as a 6-point home favorite with the Over (228.5) hitting. F Paolo Banchero led 3 players posting double-doubles, scoring a team-high 28 points with 12 rebounds. C Wendell Carter Jr. had 18 points and 12 rebounds while G Anthony Black had 27 points and 10 assists.
Washington’s 2-game winning streak was snapped with a 141-115 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, failing to cover as 11-point home underdogs with the Over (240) never in question. G CJ McCollum led the team with 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting.
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Magic at Wizards odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:41 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic -285 (bet $285 to win $100) | Wizards +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic -6.5 (-115) | Wizards +6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Magic at Wizards key injuries
Magic
- G Jalen Suggs (knee) doubtful
- F Franz Wagner (ankle) out
- F Moritz Wagner (knee) out
Wizards
- F Kyshawn George (hip) out
- F Corey Kispert (hamstring) out
- F Cam Whitmore (shoulder) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 123, Wizards 118
PASS.
There is no value on the Magic (-285) to beat the Wizards (+225).
LEAN WIZARDS +6.5 (-105).
While the Magic have the overall advantage, they have failed to cover in 6 of their last 7 games on the road, including each of their last 3 as favorites. They have struggled defensively, allowing 120 or more points in 4 of their last 6.
The Wizards have covered in 4 of their last 6 games, going 3-2 ATS as underdogs during that span and 3-2 ATS at home. They have scored at least 114 points in 5 of their last 6.
BET OVER 234.5 (-105).
Orlando has hit the Over in back-to-back games. They have scored at least 114 in 3 of their last 5, while allowing 121 in back-to-back games. They have a 19-17 Over record this season.
The Wizards have scored 115 or more in 4 of their last 6 games, while allowing at least 115 in 2 of their last 4. They have a 19-15 Over record this season.
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