Orlando Magic favored against struggling Washington Wizards

The Orlando Magic will play against the Washington Wizards on Friday evening in a Southeast Division matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Orlando has a strong record against the Wizards, winning their last eight meetings, including both games this season by over 20 points. Currently, the Magic have a record of 32-38, while the Wizards are struggling at 15-53. In betting terms, Orlando is favored by 8.5 points, with the total points set at 215.5. In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Utah Jazz, despite Colby Jones scoring 24 points. Washington's veteran Khris Middleton is expected to play after missing previous games. The Wizards are facing injuries with several players out, which puts more pressure on their young talent. On the other hand, the Magic recently lost to the Houston Rockets. Paolo Banchero scored 31 points in that game. Despite the loss, Orlando remains one of the best defensive teams in the NBA this season. The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this game 10,000 times, leaning towards the Under in total points and favoring one side of the spread. To find out which team the model predicts will win, and to see the detailed predictions, fans can check out SportsLine before placing their bets.