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We've got another exciting Southeast Division matchup on Friday's NBA schedule as the Orlando Magic will host the Washington Wizards. Orlando is 13-5 overall and 8-2 at home, while Washington is 3-15 overall and 2-9 on the road. The Magic are riding an eight-game winning streak, while the Wizards have lost 10 of their last 11 contests. Orlando has won the last three meetings, including a 19-point victory on Wednesday.

Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. The Magic are favored by 11 points in the latest Wizards vs. Magic odds, per SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 237.5 points. Before entering any Magic vs. Wizards picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 6 of the 2023-24 NBA season on an 86-50 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on Magic vs. Wizards. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Wizards vs. Magic:

  • Magic vs. Wizards spread: Magic -11
  • Magic vs. Wizards over/under: 237.5 points
  • Magic vs. Wizards money line: Magic: -579, Wizards: +426
  • Magic vs. Wizards picks: See picks at SportsLine

What to know about the Magic

The Magic had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.6 points), and they went ahead and made it eight on Wednesday. They strolled past Washington with points to spare, taking the game 139-120. The Magic can attribute much of their success to Franz Wagner, who scored 31 points to go along with six rebounds. Cole Anthony was another key contributor, scoring 25 points, with six rebounds and five assists.

Despite being the fourth-youngest team in the NBA, Orlando is sound defensively, ranking second in rating and fifth in points allowed. It forces the second-most turnovers per game but also has offensive balance, with six players averaging in double-figures. However, one of those, former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz (knee) is out on Friday, as is Wendell Carter Jr. (hand). Paolo Banchero rolled his ankle in Wednesday's game and is probable to suit up. See which team to pick here.

What to know about the Wizards

There were a few bright spots in Washington's Wednesday loss to Orlando, including Kyle Kuzma's 23 points and Deni Avdija scoring 22. Washington also committed just 10 turnovers, tied for its third-fewest of the season, while it forced 18 Orlando turnovers, but it wasn't enough to get the Wizards back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Washington plays at the league's second-fastest pace but that tempo is leading to struggles on the defensive end. The Wizards are the league's worst rebounding team and also allow the NBA's highest field goal percentage, which is a bad combination. When allowing at least 117 points, Washington is 0-13, whereas it is 3-2 when giving up 116 points or fewer. See which team to pick here.

How to make Magic vs. Wizards picks

The model has simulated Magic vs. Wizards 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under, and it's also generated a point-spread pick where one side hits over 50% of the time. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

Who wins Wizards vs. Magic, and which side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks, all from the model that is on an 86-50 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.