The Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Amway Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 113 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Bradley Beal is averaging 23.4 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 22.9 points and 2.6 assists. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer, and Monte Morris is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 111.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.1 points and 3.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 18.7 points and 3.9 rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Markelle Fultz is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
The Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Magic are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 overall. The over is 6-2 in Magic last 8 overall. The Wizards are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Orlando and 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
The Orlando Magic are playing the better ball right now and deserve to be favored at home. The Washington Wizards are a complete mess right now, and that includes losing their last 5 games by an average of 8.6 points while not playing a lick of defense. At home, give me the Magic and the small chalk.