Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Picks and Prediction for Tuesday January 6 2026

By: Eddie Kline Updated 01/21/2026, 02:35 PM ET

Magic Preview

In Tuesday night NBA action, the Orlando Magic will invade the nation’s capital to face the Washington Wizards. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Magic (20-16) are two games below .500 on the road and trail Philadelphia by a half-game for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Sunday, Orlando assisted on 34 of 47 made field goals and shot a sizzling 56 percent overall during a 135-127 home victory versus Indiana.

All five Orlando starters scored in double figures and were led by Desmond Bane with 31 points (12-17 FG). All-Star F Paolo Banchero contributed 28 points (9-18 FG), 12 rebounds, and five assists. Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Magic.

Wizards Preview

The Washington Wizards have dropped 12 of their first 17 home games and own the second worst overall record in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards (9-25) rank near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 124.4 points per contest. On Sunday, Washington allowed Minnesota to shoot 56 percent from the field during an ugly 141-115 home loss.

Veteran G C.J. McCollum led four Washington players in double figures with 20 points on 8-for-12 from the floor. Corey Kispert scored 13 points on 4-for-8 shooting in 18 minutes off the bench. Tre Johnson added 13 points and three assists for the Wizards, who were clobbered on the glass by a 51-35 margin.

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Magic vs Wizards Pick

Orlando F Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain sidelined and G Jalen Suggs (knee) is listed as doubtful for this contest. The Magic are the better defensive team and have the advantage on the glass. Take Orlando to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win 123-112.

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