Wizards vs. Magic odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks, Dec. 30 predictions from proven computer model – CBS Sports
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The Orlando Magic and the Washington Wizards will face off in a Southeast Division clash at 7 p.m. ET on Friday at the Amway Center. Orlando is 13-23 overall and 9-10 at home, while Washington is 15-21 overall and 5-14 on the road. Washington is favored by 5 points in the latest Magic vs. Wizards odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 224. Before entering any Wizards vs. Magic picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer 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 four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 10 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 28-12 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning almost $1,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Magic vs. Wizards. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Magic vs. Wizards:
On Wednesday, the Magic got maybe a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Detroit Pistons an easy 121-101 victory. Orlando was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 66-47. Guard Franz Wagner (19 points) was the top scorer for Orlando. For the season, Wagner is averaging 19.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
The Magic are scoring just 110.0 points per game on average, which ranks 28th in the NBA. Defensively, Orlando is allowing opponents to score 113.8 points per game
Meanwhile, Washington secured a resounding 127-102 vicotry over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The Wizards can attribute much of their success to power forward Rui Hachimura, who had 30 points along with five rebounds. Hachimura has now scored 14 or more points in each of his last three games.
The Wizards are averaging 111.8 points per game on offense this season. Washington is knocking down 48% of its field goal attempts, which ranks ninth in the NBA.
The model has simulated Magic vs. Wizards 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in over 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Magic vs. Wizards? And which side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
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