Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/25
At 6:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-694) will host the Washington Wizards (+496) in an Eastern Southeast division matchup. The Magic are favored by 12 points, and the over/under line is set at 216.5.
Orlando is currently 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28-30. The Wizards are 15th in the East and have lost five straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 ET at the Kia Center in Orlando.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK
The Pick: Orlando Magic -12
This game will be played at Kia Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, February 23rd.
WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-88 in favor of the Magic.
- Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.2% and knocking down 12 threes.
Can Washington Pull Off A Win at Kia Center?
The Wizards fell to 9-46 on the season after a 104-101 loss to the Bucks on Friday. Washington, who were +5.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total of 205 points was well below the O/U line of 230.5.
Washington jumped out to a 32-19 lead after the 1st quarter, but Milwaukee took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Wizards 65-43. Washington made a push in the 4th, outscoring the Bucks 26-20, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
In their 104-101 loss to the Bucks, the Wizards shot 40.2% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range, hitting 12 threes. Alexandre Sarr led the team with 22 points and 7 rebounds, making 4 threes at a 40% clip.
Corey Kispert added 16 points, also hitting 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep. Sarr scored 9 points in the 1st quarter and 7 in the 4th, while Kispert contributed 6 in the opening period.
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 19 and 20 points, the Wizards couldn’t contain the Bucks in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 31 and 34 points, respectively, in a 104-101 loss. Washington did well in limiting Milwaukee’s three-point shooting, holding them to 9 made threes on 28% shooting.
The Wizards sent the Bucks to the line 26 times, where Milwaukee converted 17 free throws. Washington collected 34 defensive rebounds while allowing 8 offensive boards. They also contributed 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Do the Magic Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Orlando dropped to 28-30 on the season after a narrow 105-104 home loss to the Grizzlies on Friday. The Magic, who were +2 point underdogs, covered the spread with the one-point loss. The game’s total of 209 points fell short of the 226-point line.
Orlando went on a 14-0 run, turning a 53-51 deficit into a 65-53 lead. They outscored Memphis 31-24 in the 2nd quarter and 30-27 in the 3rd, but the Grizzlies rallied in the 4th, outscoring the Magic 25-21 to take the win.
In Friday’s 105-104 loss to the Grizzlies, the Magic shot just 40.9% from the field and connected on 9 threes at a 29% clip. Franz Wagner led the way with 25 points, scoring 10 in the 4th quarter, while Paolo Banchero added 21 despite shooting 23.8% overall.
Cole Anthony contributed 17 points, hitting 50% of his shots and 2 threes at the same percentage. Banchero also had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 15 of his 21 points in that period.
Despite the loss, the Magic put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Grizzlies to 105 points. They allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up after that, giving up 24 in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and 25 in the 4th.
Orlando limited Memphis to 41% shooting from the field, including just 7 made threes on 21% shooting. The Magic also recorded 7 steals and 9 blocks in the game.