The Wizards and Orlando Magic will matchup on Wednesday, Mar 6. Tip-off for the game is 7:00 ET and will be shown on MNMT. Orlando is favored by 7.5 points in this game, and the total is 224.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Wizards vs. Magic player props and predictions.
Wizards vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Magic -7.5
- Total 224.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 6
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Magic have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 115 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Will Orlando Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Orlando has won four straight games and is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 36-26. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place.
For the season, the Magic have an ATS record of 41-21 and have covered the spread in their last four games. On the road, their ATS record is 20-13.
As the favorite, Orlando has won 10 straight games and is 20-3 overall. Today, they are favored by 7.5 points. In their games as the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +10.7 points per game.
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. The Magic’s ATS record is 20-13 on the road.
On the season, Orlando has an O/U record of 29-33, and their games have averaged 220.9 points per game. The under has hit in their last six games.
Heading into their matchup with the Wizards, the Magic are 26th in the NBA in scoring 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. They are 23rd in pace at 97.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the league in both three-point makes and attempts. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc.
On defense, the Magic come into the game ranked 3rd in the league in points allowed at 109.5 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 95.7 points per contest (11th). Opponents are hitting 54.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.6% of their three-point attempts.
Is Washington Ready for a Home Win?
Washington is looking to end their 15-game losing streak today as they host the Magic. The team is 9-52 overall this season, which is 14th in the Eastern Conference.
The Wizards have been the underdog in all but three of their games this season. As the underdog, they are 9-49 straight-up and 28-29 ATS. Today, they are getting 7.5 points and have an ATS record of 28-32.
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. This dropped their ATS record to 28-32 for the season.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 30-31, and they have gone over the line in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 239.3 points.
Overall, the Wizards are 3-25 at home this season, with an average scoring margin of -10.8 points per game. Their ATS record at home is 8-19, and they are 6-27 straight-up on the road.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Wizards are averaging 114.6 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. However, at home, they are averaging 113.8 points per game, which is 21st in the league.
So far this season, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 47% from the field, which is 17th in the league.
Washington is currently the top-ranked team in pace at 102.9 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are making an average of 12.3 threes per game, which is 19th in the NBA.
So far, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30th in the league at 124.7 points per contest. In their previous game, the Wizards’ defense struggled against the Jazz, giving up 127 points on a field goal percentage of 42%.
Wizards vs. Magic Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Paolo Banchero and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. In this game against the Wizards, we suggest betting on the under for Paolo Banchero and his points prop set at 22.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 22.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Under 22.5 Points (-110)
Wizards vs. Magic Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +7.5, we have the Wizards as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 224.5 and our model has the Magic and Wizards finishing with a combined 219 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Wizards +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook