Magic vs Wizards Prediction
I know the Wizards aren’t lighting the world on fire, and the Magic have won 9 of the last 10 games against Washington. However, we’re getting the healthier Wizards and a free bucket. The Magic are still without Banchero and Suggs, and they already struggle to score as it is.
While the Wizards are no strangers to bad losses, it does feel like the wrong team is favored. You can make a lot of money in this business getting more favorable lines with the better team. It’s fair to say the Wizards are the better team given the Magics’ injury situation. Give me the free bucket with the Wizards on Monday night.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Cavs, beat the Hornets, and they play the Hawks next. The Wizards have lost 13 of their last 16 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 113.6 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 21.8 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Trae Young is averaging 20.6 points and 10.4 assists. AJ Dybansta is the third double-digit scorer, and Kyshawn George is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 28.5 percent from beyond the arc and 83.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Raptors, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Suns next. The Magic have won 9 of their last 16 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 109.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 24.5 points and 7.5 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.8 points and 6.8 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Wendall Carter Jr. is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last nine road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The favorites have won each of the Wizards’ last 13 games at Kia Center.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against the Wizards following a loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won five of the Magic’s last seven games at Kia Center.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Magic’s last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last seven road games against the Magic following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Magic’s last seven games as home favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Franz Wagner has recorded six games with 5+ assists this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Desmond Bane ranks T7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.5) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Trae Young ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.2) this season.
- Anthony Davis ranks T5th amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (12.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Three different Magic players have scored 25+ points in a game this season- the most in the league.
- The Magic rank 29th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.8).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (15.7).