Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Picks and Prediction for Thursday March 12 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/12/2026, 04:25 AM ET

Wizards Preview

Southeast Division foes will battle on Thursday night, when the Washington Wizards visit the Kia Center to face the Orlando Magic. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Wizards (16-49) are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak and own the second worst record in the Eastern Conference. On Tuesday, Washington was torched by Miami F/C Bam Adebayo for 83 points during a 150-129 road loss.

Alex Sarr led six Washington players in double figures with 28 points (12-19 FG) and six rebounds. Will Riley connected on 4-for-7 from long distance and finished with 22 points. Tre Johnson and Jaden Hardy added 17 points each for the Wizards, who were outrebounded by a 48-35 margin.

Magic Preview

The Orlando Magic have won 20 of their first 31 home games and are locked in a three-way tie for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic (36-28) rank 11th in the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 113.6 points per contest. Last night, Orlando assisted on 29 of 44 made field goals and shot 52 percent overall during a 128-122 home victory versus Cleveland.

Orlando G Desmond Bane tallied a game-high 35 points (12-19 FG), six rebounds, and six assists. Former number one overall draft pick Paolo Banchero contributed 25 points (8-18 FG), eight rebounds, and seven assists. Wendell Carter Jr. added 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Magic.

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Wizards vs Magic Pick

Orlando F Franz Wagner (ankle) has not played in a month and remains without a timetable to return. The Wizards were embarrassed by Bam Adebayo last time out and will be more focused defensively as a result. With the Magic playing on consecutive nights, take Washington to cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win 118-111.

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