The Orlando Magic are hosting the Washington Wizards in this Eastern Conference Showdown. The Magic are coming off a one-point loss to the Memphis Grizzles, 105-104. Conversely, the Wizards are coming off a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks 104-101. On paper, this game is a mismatch as Washington is on a five-game losing streak, but that’s why the games are played on the hardwood. Let’s dive straight into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Washington Wizards | +12 (-110) | Over 216.5 (-110) | +500 |
| Orlando Magic | -12 (-110) | Under 216.5 (-110) | -700 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic Match Details
- Fixture: Washington Wizards @ Orlando Magic
- Date and Time: February 23rd, 2025 @ 6 PM EST
Key Stats
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are coming off a narrow loss to the Milwaukee Bucks 104-101. In the loss, Alexandre Sarr had one of his best games in his rookie campaign with 22 points, seven rebounds, and three stocks. Corey Kispert was solid with 16 points on 6/11 shooting. Jordan Poole was subpar in the loss with 11 points and five assists while shooting 3/11 from the floor, including 0/5 from three. With a record of 9-46 on the season, they currently sit in 15th place in the Eastern Conference and are on a five-game losing streak.
Defensively, the Wizards are one of the worst teams in the NBA. They rank 30th in points allowed per game, 24th in opponent field goal percentage, 25th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 14th in blocks per game, 25th in steals per game, 18th in rebounds per game, and 28th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Bilal Coulibaly and Alexandre Sarr are listed as questionable, and Khris Middleton, Malcolm Brogdon, and Marcus Smart have already been ruled out for this game. Over their last ten, Washington has a record of 3-7, including 7-3-0 against the spread.
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic are coming off a narrow loss against the Memphis Grizzlies, 105-104. In the loss, Franz Wagner led the team in scoring with 25 points. Paolo Banchero scored 21 points in a very inefficient 5/21 shooting. Cole Anthony was great with 17 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and three stocks. With a record of 28-30 on the season, the Magic sit in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. This is still a relatively young team, with their two stars being 22 and 23 years old. The sky is the limit for this team in the next few years.
Defensively, this team is above average. The Orlando Magic are currently ranked 2nd in points allowed per game, 20th in opponent field goal %, 22nd in opponent 3-point field goal %, 2nd in blocks per game, 7th in steals per game, 27th in rebounds per game. and 3rd in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Jonathan Isaac has been listed as questionable for this game with an illness, and Jalen Suggs has been ruled out. Over their last ten games, the Magic have a record of 4-6, including 4-6-0 against the spread over the same timeframe.
Prediction
The Orlando Magic will blow the doors off the Washington Wizards in this game and cover the 12-point spread. This is a bad matchup for the Wizards, who are on a downward spiral. The Wizards have lost five in a row, including three of the five by double digits. With Alex Sarr being listed as questionable for this game, if he can’t play, there will be zero rim protection against a team that scores 44% of their points in the paint. I expect Paolo Banchero to dominate this game. The Orlando Magic will dominate the paint and the glass in the rebounding game, as the Magic cruise to their 29th win of the season.
Final Pick
Orlando Magic -12 (-110)
