Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 7:00 ET in Washington, the Magic (-293) will take on the Wizards (+237) at Capital One Arena. Orlando is currently favored by 7, and the over/under line is sitting at 222.5. The Magic are on a four-game win streak and are 4th in the East, while the Wizards have lost 15 straight and are 14th in the conference.
This matchup will be shown on MNMT.
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Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Magic and Wizards did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Magic have a record of 3-0. The Magic also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 253 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- In their last three games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 101 points per game in these contests.
- In their last three games at home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 120 points per game in these contests.
- The last three games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Orlando has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando is favored by 7 points in today’s game vs. the Wizards. This season, the Magic have been favored in 23 of their 62 games and have a record of 20-3 in those games. They have won four straight games as the favorite.
The Magic have an ATS record of 41-21 this season, including going 20-13 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in their last four road games and have an average scoring differential of -3.0 points per game on the road.
In their last game, the Magic defeated the Hornets by a score of 101-89. The O/U line for that game was 208 points, and Orlando was favored by 8.5 points. This improved their record to 36-26 for the season, which is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Southeast Division.
On the season, the Magic have an O/U record of 29-33, and their games have averaged 220.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 222.5 is lower than their season average of 223.8.
When it comes to scoring, the Magic are 26th in the NBA at 111.3 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 108.7 points per game.
So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 32.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Magic are 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting at 35%.
So far, the Magic’s defense is ranked 3rd in the league at 109.5 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Magic squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.6% from downtown.
Washington is looking to snap their 15-game losing streak today as they take on the Magic. The Wizards have gone 9-52 on the season and are currently 14th in the Eastern Conference.
As the underdog, Washington has gone 9-49 straight-up this season and 28-29 against the spread. Today, they are getting 7 points and are 2-10 against other teams in the Southeast Division.
In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Jazz by a score of 127-115. The O/U line for that game was 241.5, and Washington was getting 5 points. The loss dropped their ATS record to 28-32.
This season, Washington has an average O/U record of 30-31. The team’s games have averaged a combined 239.3 points per game, which is higher than today’s line of 222.5.
This season, the Wizards have been the NBA’s top-ranked team in pace at 102.9 possessions per game. In terms of scoring, they are 15th in the league at 114.6 points per game. However, at home, they are averaging 113.8 points per contest (21st).
So far, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th in the league at 47%. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 35% (26th).
When it comes to two-point shooting, Washington is 6th in both attempts and makes. In terms of free throws, they are 27th in attempts and 25th in makes. On the offensive glass, they are 26th in the NBA.
At this time, the Wizards’ defense is positioned 30th in the NBA, permitting 124.7 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Wizards are forcing 13.5 per game, which is 21st in the league. They also come into the game sitting 14th in blocked shots at 5.2 per game.
With the Magic being favored by 7, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 110-108 in favor of the Magic.
Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wizards (+7)
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Marvin Bagley III – Back – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Injury Management – Questionable
- Jonathan Isaac – Knee – Questionable
