The Orlando Magic welcome the Washington Wizards to the Kia Center this evening, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Desmond Bane has been balling out, and my Wizards vs. Magic predictions are targeting him to keep it rolling against Washington.
Read more in my NBA picks for Tuesday, March 3.
Wizards vs Magic prediction
Wizards vs Magic best bet: Desmond Bane Over 21.5 points (-110)
Desmond Bane has averaged 20.3 points per game, ranking third on the Orlando Magic behind Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
The TCU product has cashed the Over in four of his last five appearances, posting 30+ points in three of those. While he scored just 17 in his most recent game against the Pistons, Bane erupted for 30 just two days prior against the Rockets.
Bane is averaging 22.3 points at home this season, and the Washington Wizards aren’t exactly an elite team, ranking only above the Jazz in overall defensive efficiency.
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Banchero is averaging 8.5 rebounds this season, and he’s coming off a 10-board performance against Detroit.
The former first-overall pick has cashed the Over in rebounds in two of his last three, and he’s up against a Wizards team giving up 10.8 boards per contest to power forwards.
Jalen Suggs is Orlando’s best playmaker, averaging 5.2 assists per game. He’s dished out Over 5.5 dimes in seven of his last 10 outings.
Wizards vs Magic SGP
- Desmond Bane Over 21.5 points
- Paolo Banchero Over 9.5 rebounds
- Jalen Suggs Over 5.5 assists
Our "from downtown" SGP: Cast a Deadly Spell
Bane is averaging 2.4 makes at home for a 40% clip from deep, and he’s cashed the Over in triples in two of his last three games at the Kia Center. With how bullish we are on several key Magic players, we'll add Orlando to cover the lofty spread to boost our odds.
Wizards vs Magic SGP
- Desmond Bane Over 21.5 points
- Paolo Banchero Over 9.5 rebounds
- Jalen Suggs Over 5.5 assists
- Desmond Bane Over 2.5 made threes
- Magic -15.5
Wizards vs Magic odds
- Spread: Wizards +15.5 (-110) | Magic -15.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Wizards +750 | Magic -1200
- Over/Under: Over 228.5 (-110) | Under 228.5 (-110)
Wizards vs Magic betting trend to know
The Washington Wizards have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 45 games (+11.80 Units / 26% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Wizards vs. Magic.
How to watch Wizards vs Magic
| Location | Kia Center, Orlando, FL |
| Date | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | MNMT, FDSN Florida |
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