Wizards-Magic odds: Orlando laying 7.5 points
The Washington Wizards (3-7) visit the Orlando Magic (5-7) Sunday at the Amway Center for a 6 p.m. ET start.
We analyze the Wizards-Magic odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Wizards at Magic: Key injuries
Wizards
- C Ian Mahinmi (Achilles) out
Magic
- PF Jonathan Isaac (ankle) questionable
Wizards at Magic: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access Paste BN Sports for a full set of today's betting odds. Odds last updated at 6:20 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Magic 109, Wizards 104
Moneyline (ML)
The -295 line for the MAGIC is interesting given the fact that Orlando plays low-scoring basketball and close games.
Can Orlando slow down Washington enough? The answer appears to be "yes" as the Magic are one of a handful of teams that hold opponents to under 100 points a game this season.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Magic to win outright returns a profit of only $3.39.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The slightly better play for this game is taking the WIZARDS+7.5 points at -121 odds. A Washington cover here (lose by seven points or less) returns a greater profit of $8.26.
Washington is 4-1-1 on the road against the spread which is one of the better numbers out there. Orlando is only 1-3 ATS at home and falls 2.5 points per game below the cover line. Washington covers by nearly eight points a contest away from home.
Over/Under (O/U)
Lean more to the UNDER220.5 ( +105). Watch the number here as it will depend on who places how much money on the Over or Under. The O/U was as high as 222.5 Friday night. The expectation is that there may be a little bit more movement before it settles just below 220.
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