Magic vs. Wizards prediction: Why Orlando is favored to win Tuesday's NBA matchup [1/6/2026]

The Washington Wizards will take on the favored Orlando Magic in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Magic as the most likely winner of the Magic vs. Wizards game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Wizards lineup will feature players like CJ McCollum, Alex Sarr and Tre Johnson, while the Magic will rely on Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Anthony Black.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Magic vs. Wizards prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Magic and Wizards 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Magic a 72% chance of beating the Wizards. Our predicted final score has the Magic winning 120-113.

According to our model, the Wizards (+7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 235.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.

Magic vs. Wizards odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Magic	Wizards
Spread	-7.5 (-108)	+7.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-270	+235
Total	o235.5 (-105)	u235.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Magic vs. Wizards picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Wizards +7.5	-110
Moneyline	Magic	-270
Total	Under 235.5	-110

According to our best NBA bets for Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Under 235.5 total points.

Magic vs. Wizards player props

Looking for Magic vs. Wizards NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Capital One Arena.

Paolo Banchero is expected to lead the Magic with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to have 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Wizards.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Magic prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Magic are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Paolo Banchero	27	9	6	2	52
Desmond Bane	22	5	5	2	42
Anthony Black	19	5	5	2	39
Wendell Carter	14	9	2	2	33
T. da Silva	11	5	2	2	23

Wizards prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Wizards:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
CJ McCollum	19	4	4	2	33
Alex Sarr	16	7	2	1	35
Tre Johnson	14	3	2	2	26
Bilal Coulibaly	12	5	3	1	27
Khris Middleton	11	4	3	1	23

Magic vs. Wizards game-day updates and essential details

Tuesday's matchup between the Wizards and Magic at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards
• Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Magic, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Wizards on Tuesday, with Paolo Banchero projected for a game-high 52 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Magic vs. Wizards insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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