Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

The Washington Wizards (2-5) and Orlando Magic (4-6) meet Sunday at Kia Center with tip-off set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Magic went 4-0 last season

The Wizards dropped their third straight game Friday, losing 128-104 to the Memphis Grizzlies. They failed to cover as 7.5-point underdogs with the  Over (231.5) cashing. G Kyshawn George led Washington off the bench, scoring 17 points along with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and a steal.

The Magic snapped a 5-game losing streak on Friday with a decisive 115-88 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, covering as 8.5-point home favorites and staying Under the 210 total. Orlando dominated in the paint, outscoring New Orleans 74-30. F Franz Wagner led with 27 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.

Wizards at Magic odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 2:03 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Wizards +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Magic -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +9.5 (-115) | Magic -9.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Wizards at Magic key injuries

Wizards

• G Carlton Carrington (wrist) questionable
• F Kyle Kuzma (groin) out

Magic

• F Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) questionable
• C Wendell Carter (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Wizards at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 114, Wizards 108

Moneyline

PASS.

Both teams have struggled, losing 12 of their last 15 games combined. The Magic as big favorites feels risky, but I’m not confident enough in the Wizards to take the plus odds.

Against the spread

AVOID.

Orlando dominated Washington last season, but is without star F Paolo Banchero. The Wizards, in rebuild mode, have shown potential yet lack offensive leader Kuzma. Both teams are struggling, with Washington failing to cover their last 3 ATS and Orlando covering just once in their last 8 games. Without a clear pick, I’ll focus on the total points.

Over/Under

BET OVER 219.5 (-110).

I’ve focused my attention on the total in this game, especially after seeing the line has dropped 3 points since opening and it’s a reasonable target by NBA standards. The Over is 6-0-1 in their last 7 meetings. The Wizards have hit the Over in 5 of their last 6 games and the Magic in 6 of 10 this season. Washington’s defense is allowing the second-most points per game (123.9) and has given up 125-plus points in 3 of its last 4. This game should go Over.

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