Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/12/26

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After surrendering 83 points to Bam Adebayo, and a total of 150 points to the Miami Heat, the Washington Wizards will travel across Florida to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic have been heating up down the stretch, winning their last 5 games, and their current winning streak has pushed them all the way up to the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference. The Magic have strengthened their record through winning on their home court, winning their last 3 games at the Kia Center as part of a 20-11 home record.

Desmond Bane has taken a step forward in his first year in Orlando. Bane is coming off a 35 point game in the win over Cleveland, and he is averaging 26.1 points per game in his last 10 games. Tonight’s game will be the second of a back-to-back for Orlando, so tired legs could play a factor. I’m looking at Washington’s defense for this game. The Wizards have been the 2nd-worst team in defensive efficiency this season. They allow 123.7 points per game, also ranking 2nd-worst in the NBA.

I understand that the Wizards are tanking, but after putting forth a defensive effort as poor as they did against Bam Adebayo — who scored the 2nd-most points in a single game ever — and then being laughed at by the entire NBA, pride has to begin to set in. I expect a better effort on the defensive end tonight from Washington, with better closeout on shooters, more talk on defense, and maybe we’ll even see some players dive on the floor for a loose ball. Tuesday night against Miami was the low of the season for the Wizards. It’s only up from here, and they have the chance to put together a better effort against Magic playing in the second half of a back-to-back.

Wizards vs Magic prediction: Under 233.5 is available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number.