Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 4/3/25
At 7:00 ET, the 37-40 Orlando Magic (-959) will take on the 17-59 Washington Wizards (+627) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for this game is 216.
This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and can be seen on MNMT.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Wizards +13.5
This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, April 3rd.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-118 in favor of the Wizards.
- Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.3% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can the Magic Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
The Magic improved to 37-40 on the season with a 116-105 road win over the Spurs on Tuesday. Orlando, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 221 points edged past the O/U line of 217.
Orlando’s defense stepped up in the 4th quarter, holding the Spurs to 21 points while scoring 37 to seal the win. They had trailed 84-79 going into the final period but turned things around after a strong 2nd quarter where they outscored San Antonio 32-27.
In their win over the Spurs, the Magic hit 18 threes at a 38.3% clip, finishing with a 47.8% overall shooting percentage. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope knocked down 7 threes, shooting 77.8% from deep and finishing with 23 points.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner each scored 24 points, with Banchero adding 11 points in the 4th quarter. Wagner scored 15 of his 24 points in the 2nd quarter.
Despite a rough start defensively, allowing 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Magic tightened up as the game went on, giving up just 21 points in the 4th to secure the win. Overall, they allowed 105 points on 49% shooting from the field.
Orlando struggled to defend the three, with the Spurs hitting 13 threes at a 40% clip. The Magic sent the Spurs to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 12 steals and 7 blocks.
Can Washington Secure a Home Victory?
With a 116-111 win over the Kings on Wednesday, the Wizards improved to 17-59 this season. Washington, who were +13.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home. The total points for the game ended at 227, just under the 232-point line.
Washington took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 45-42 to 56-42. They outscored the Kings 36-25 in the 3rd quarter to lead 91-77 going into the 4th, but Sacramento made a push, outscoring the Wizards 34-25 in the final period.
In their win over the Kings, the Wizards shot 51.2% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 39.5% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 23 points, scoring 12 in the 3rd quarter.
Bub Carrington and AJ Johnson each added 19 points, with Carrington hitting 5 threes. Tristan Vukčević contributed 17 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter, while Alex Sarr scored 15, with 8 coming in the opening period.
Defensively, the Wizards were solid through three quarters, giving up just 26 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 25 in the 3rd. They allowed 34 points in the 4th but still managed to secure the win. Overall, they held the Kings to 111 points on 42% shooting.
Washington did a great job defending the three, as Sacramento hit just 10 threes at a 25% clip. The Wizards also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks in the game.