Is Franz Wagner Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Heat vs. Magic)

The latest injury update for Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner on Tuesday against the Miami Heat.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Orlando Magic will be without a key piece of their rotation on Tuesday night against the Miami Heat, as star forward Franz Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out.

Wagner suffered a high left ankle sprain that will keep him out for around two to four weeks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. While there is no structural damage to Wagner's ankle, he still could miss the rest of the month -- depending on his recovery -- for a Magic team that just got Paolo Banchero back in action.

Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner has sustained a high left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. Typically an injury like this has a timeframe of 2 to 4 weeks. Overall, tremendous results after MRI today showed no structural damage on his left leg. pic.twitter.com/4mECcVSxXM

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 8, 2025

As a result, the Magic are slight underdogs at home in the latest odds for Tuesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinal matchup with Miami. This is a pretty significant movement in the odds, as Orlando is 2-0 against the Heat this season and likely would have been favored at home had Wagner been able to suit up.

This season, the former lottery pick is averaging 22.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 49.0 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from beyond the arc. He torched the Heat for 32 points on Dec. 5, so this is a major loss for the Magic as they look to win the NBA Cup this season.

Here's a look at my favorite player prop for the Magic with Wagner out of the lineup on Tuesday.

Best Magic Prop Bet vs. Heat

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Desmond Bane OVER 4.5 Assists (-114)

This season, Desmond Bane is averaging 4.5 assists on 7.4 potential assists per game, but I think he could be in line for a strong showing against a Miami team that ranks No. 1 in the NBA in pace this season.

The Heat rank just 20th in the league in opponent assists per game, and Bane should have a bigger role handling the ball on Tuesday, especially since Banchero has been on a minutes limit in his two games since returning from a groin injury.

Bane had three assists in each of his matchups with the Heat this season, but he's picked up five or more dimes in the majority of his games (14 of 24). I think he could be worth a look in an expanded role on Tuesday night.

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