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The Orlando Magic will be looking to extend their win streak to six tonight as they face the Washington Wizards at the Kia Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Paolo Banchero is torching his opponents right now, and my Wizards vs. Magic predictions are targeting him to make quick work of Washington.
Read more in my NBA picks for Thursday, March 12.
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Wizards vs Magic prediction
Wizards vs Magic best bet: Paolo Banchero Over 23.5 points (-110)
Paolo Banchero is having a solid campaign, averaging 22.3 PPG across 54 games. While that’s down a bit from last season’s 25.9 points, the Orlando Magic forward also played just 46 games last season.
March has been solid so far for the former first overall pick. He’s averaging 26.7 PPG, and Banchero has hit the Over in points in three straight contests.
The Duke product just dropped 25 on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. He also showed out for 35 on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Back on March 3, Banchero erupted for 37 against the lowly Washington Wizards as well.
Wizards vs Magic same-game parlay
Desmond Bane is also doing his thing offensively right now. He’s cashed the Over in points in two of his last three, and both of those outings were 30+ performances. He dropped 30 against Minnesota and then 35 on Wednesday versus Cleveland.
The TCU product also scored 25 against the Wizards at the beginning of the month.
Orlando beat Washington by 17 points in their last meeting, and they’ve covered tonight’s spread in two of the last three meetings.
The Wizards are in the midst of a nine-game losing skid, with their last two defeats finishing as blowouts. The Pelicans beat them by 20 before Bam Adebayo’s 83-point win propelled the Heat to a 21-point victory.
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Wizards vs Magic SGP
Paolo Banchero Over 23.5 points
Desmond Bane Over 21.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Bane Damage!
Bane has cashed the Over in dimes in two straight, dishing out 15 assists combined.
Wizards vs Magic SGP
Paolo Banchero Over 23.5 points
Desmond Bane Over 21.5 points
Desmond Bane Over 4.5 assists
Wizards vs Magic odds
Spread: Wizards +13.5 (-110) | Magic -13.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Wizards +754 | Magic -1200
Over/Under: Over 230 (-110) | Under 230 (-110)
Wizards vs Magic betting trend to know
The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+10.65 Units / 31% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Wizards vs. Magic.
How to watch Wizards vs Magic
Location
Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Date
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Tip-off
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
MNMT, FDSN Florida
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