The Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Bulls, beat the Pacers, and they play the Nets next. The Magic have won 19 of their last 31 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 116.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.7 points and 3.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards beat the Nets, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the 76ers next. The Wizards have lost 30 of their last 40 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 113.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 124.7 points on 47 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 18.6 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Alex Sarr is averaging 17.6 points and 2.9 assists. Kyshawn George is the third double-digit scorer, and Tre Johnson is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last seven games following a win.
- The Wizards have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last five games.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 11 games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have lost each of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Magic.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Magic.
- The Magic have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites against the Wizards.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last six home games against the Magic following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Magic’s last eight road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr rank 1st amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (3.0) this season.
- C.J. McCollum is one of only seven players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Tyus Jones has recorded 21 games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Desmond Bane ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (93.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.3).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (14.0).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.8).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (22.5).
Wizards vs Magic Injury Report
The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore, Corey Kispert, and Kyshawn George.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Franz Wagner. Jalen Suggs is doubtful.
Wizards vs Magic Prediction
The Magic are obviously the better team, and they’ve won 11 straight games against the Wizards. The Wizards haven’t beat the Magic since January 2023. I get it, but the Magic are also 15-21 ATS on the season and have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games overall. The Wizards have shown signs of life lately, posting a 4-2 SU and ATS record in their last 6 games. Also, the Magic have seen 10 of their 16 losses come on the road. The Magic are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games when favorites of 5 or more points. Give me the points with the Wizards.