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Mon 11/2vs Wizards6:30 PM CT 7:30 PM ET
Magic −3Total 225Magic ML −154Lines at 6:27 PM CT
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Magic team intelligence

The Magic: what our research says

Written Mon Nov 2, before the Wizards game.

Orlando is 2-4, with a 0-3 home record and a 2-1 road record. The latest setback was a 97-108 loss to Boston. The Magic return to the same floor tonight against Washington, with their own game-day availability report still pending in the latest available official update.

Right nowLost 2 straight

Orlando is 2-4, with a 0-3 home record and a 2-1 road record. The road wins featured a late comeback at New York and strong outside shooting at Toronto. The Magic remain without a home win after the 97-108 loss to Boston.

The market
  • Magic spread−2.5 → −3
  • Total224.5 → 225
The news

Injuries leave key roles open

Banchero's right high ankle sprain and Suggs' right knee bone bruise remain central availability issues. Isaac, Penda and Nelson were also out on Orlando's latest submitted report, while tonight's submission was still pending.

Black and Wagner produce as passers

Black had 17 points and 10 assists in the 121-114 win at Toronto. Wagner followed with a career-high 12 assists against Boston, when Black scored 23 points.

Richardson starts; da Silva scores off bench

Richardson started against Boston, while da Silva scored 23 points in 35 minutes off the bench. Orlando exercised both players' contract options, keeping them signed through 2027-28.

Sweeney works with returning core

Sean Sweeney replaced Jamahl Mosley, while Orlando retained its main returning players. Nikola Vucevic rejoined the club in the offseason and appeared off the bench against Boston alongside fellow center Goga Bitadze.

Injuries
Magic
  • Paolo BancheroOut
  • Jalen SuggsOut
  • Jonathan IsaacOut
  • Noah PendaOut
  • Izaiyah NelsonOut
Wizards
  • Alex SarrQuestionable
  • Anthony GillQuestionable
  • Justin ChampagnieOut
  • Tristan VukcevicOut
  • Jamir WatkinsOut
The matchup
Magic projected starters
  • Anthony BlackPG
  • Desmond BaneSG
  • Jase RichardsonSF
  • Franz WagnerPF
  • Wendell Carter Jr.C
Wizards projected starters
  • Trae YoungPG
  • AJ DybantsaSG
  • KyShawn GeorgeSF
  • Anthony DavisPF
  • Alex SarrC
Updated The full read
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Wizards at Magic odds

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Our Magic picks, graded

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How we grade

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Results and against the spread

2–5 · 2–5 ATS
Record
2–5
Against the spread
2–5
Form, last 5
WLWLL
Last game
L 94-103vs Wizards
DateGameResultSpreadATS
Mon 11/2vs Washington WizardsL 94-103−3Missed
Sun 11/1vs Boston CelticsL 97-108+7.5Missed
Fri 10/30at Toronto RaptorsW 121-114+5.5Covered
Wed 10/28at Toronto RaptorsL 99-129+5.5Missed
Sun 10/25at New York KnicksW 111-102+6.5Covered

Spread is the Magic’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.

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The full read on the Magic

Written Mon Nov 2, before the Wizards game.

Season so far

Orlando is 2-4, with a 0-3 home record and a 2-1 road record. The road wins featured a late comeback at New York and strong outside shooting at Toronto. The Magic remain without a home win after the 97-108 loss to Boston.

The read

Orlando is 2-4, with a 0-3 home record and a 2-1 road record. The latest setback was a 97-108 loss to Boston. The Magic return to the same floor tonight against Washington, with their own game-day availability report still pending in the latest available official update.

The road wins have included a late comeback in New York and a stronger shooting night in Toronto. Desmond Bane scored 28 points in the 121-114 Toronto win, while Franz Wagner had 26 points and 11 assists. Against Boston, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva each scored 23. Wagner added 14 points and a career-high 12 assists.

Paolo Banchero remains out with a right high ankle sprain. Jalen Suggs is recovering from a right knee bone bruise, with re-evaluation planned two weeks after the October 26 update. Jonathan Isaac, Noah Penda and Izaiyah Nelson were also out on Orlando's latest submitted report. No exact return dates have been announced in those updates.

Sean Sweeney is in his opening season after replacing Jamahl Mosley. Jase Richardson started against Boston, while da Silva played 35 minutes off the bench. Nikola Vucevic, who returned in the offseason, and Goga Bitadze also appeared behind Wendell Carter Jr. Black did not reach an extension agreement before the deadline, and Orlando retains matching rights after the season.

Written by the WagerBird research team from our own results, line captures and graded picks. Updated . How we grade →

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Magic questions, answered

Is there a Magic pick tonight?

Tonight’s pick is graded. The next Magic pick posts before the next game: Thu at Phoenix Suns, 8:00 PM CT.

What is the Magic's record this season?

The Orlando Magic are 2-4: 0-3 at home and 2-1 on the road.

Who is on the Magic injury report?

The Magic list Paolo Banchero (Out), Jalen Suggs (Out), Jonathan Isaac (Out), Noah Penda (Out), Izaiyah Nelson (Out).

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