Intro: The Washington Wizards are hosting the Orlando Magic in this Eastern Conference Showdown! The Wizards are coming off a double-digit loss against the Utah Jazz, 128-112. As for the Magic, they are looking to bounce back. Orlando was defeated at home against the Houston Rockets, 116-108. As the regular season games start to dwindle down, every game matters. Let’s dive straight into this game!
Orlando Magic @ Washington Wizards Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Orlando Magic | -8.5 (-110) | Over 216 (-112) | -350 |
| Washington Wizards | +8.5 (-110) | Under 216 (-108) | +280 |
| Odds Are Subject to Change Date and Time: Orlando Magic @ Washington Wizards @ 7 PM EST | |||
Crucial Stats
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic are coming off a 116-108 loss at home against the Houston Rockets. Paolo Banchero scores a team high 31 points on an inefficient 10/21 shooting from the floor. Franz Wagner had a strong performance despite the loss with 20 points, 8 rebounds, seven assists, and a team high +18 when he was on the floor. The Magic currently sit in 8th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 32-38.
Defensively, the Magic are a solid team. For the season, they rank first in points allowed per game, 20th in opponent field goal percentage, 24th in opponent 3-point percentage, 1st in blocks per game, 7th in steals per game comma, 27th in rebounds per game, and 2nd in defensive rating. In regards to injuries, Point Guard Cole Anthony is listed as questionable for this game with a toe injury. With a record of 3-7 over their last 10 games, including 4-6-0 against the spread, the Magic looked to improve their standings with a big-time win on the road in Washington.
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are coming off a dreadful loss on the road against the Utah Jazz, 128-112. Jordan Poole was terrible in the loss. Poole finished with two points, two rebounds, and five assists while shooting 1/11 from the floor, including 0/9 from three. Alexandre Sarr had a solid performance with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 steals while shooting seven for 14 from the floor. Colby Jones, however, would lead the team in scoring with 24 points while shooting 9/11 from the floor, including 4/4 from downtown. The Wizards are dead last in the eastern conference, with a record of 15-53 on the season. Washington may be a desirable destination for free agents in a few years.
Defensively, they are one of the worst teams in the league. They ranked 30th in points allowed per game, 21st in opponent field goal percentage, 24th in opponent three-point percentage, 11th in blocks per game, 23rd and steals per game, 16th and rebounds per game, and 28th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Washington has a few. Bilal Coulibaly, Korey Kispert, Marcus Smart, and Malcolm Brogdon have all been ruled out for this game. Over their last 10 games, the Wizards have a record of 5-5, including 4-6-0 against the spread.
Prediction
The Orlando Magic will destroy the Washington Wizards and cover the 8.5-point spread in this game. If you look at the games between these two teams, They have not been close. Over the previous two meetings this season, Orlando has won by an average of 23.5 points per game. I expect the Magic to snap out of their slump behind a big game from Paolo Bachero and Franz Wagner. With the postseason being right around the corner, the Magic need this game and will take this game pulling away. Orlando goes into Washington and come away with a double-digit win.
Who Ya Got???
Orlando Magic -8.5 (-110)
