In recent years we would have been very reluctant to lay points with the Magic on the road. Not so much now, even though Orlando has lost five straight away. The competition in those games (including Celtics and Bucks since last week) has been tougher than tonight, however, as the Wiz, though recently covering four in a row, have been mostly an abomination at 5-23. Remember, Washington also allowed 135 ppg across a pair of back-to-back losses at what they now call the Kia Center in downtown Orlando four weeks ago. The Magic shot 56% from the floor across those two wins, with Franz Wagner particularly effective, scoring a cool 31 both nights. Play Magic

Post holiday look for value on the home underdog in the Washington Wizards. The Orlando Magic have lost four of their past five games. It’s sometimes tough for teams coming out of a holiday especially facing a five win team in the Wizards. Washington also played the Magic competitively in a five point loss to begin the month. Take the Wizards.