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Mar 6, 2024, 7:40 am ET in NBA
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Magic vs Wizards Prediction: Upset Alert in D.C.?

Tonight at 7:00 ET, an intriguing Southeast Division matchup unfolds. The 14th ranked Wizards, struggling with a 9-52 record, host the 4th ranked Magic. Orlando enters as favorites in the NBA odds today, boasting a 7-point lead and a four-game winning streak. Conversely, Washington faces a daunting 15-game losing streak. This clash, set at Capital One Arena, promises intensity, so, stay alerted with this Magic vs Wizards prediction.

The over/under NBA best bets are set at 222.5. Will the Magic extend their streak, or will the Wizards break their fall? The anticipation builds for this pivotal game.

Magic vs Wizards Betting Prediction

Orlando Magic

Orlando’s O/U record for the season is 29-33, and the under has hit in their last six games. On average, their games have finished with 220.9 points, which is lower than today’s line of 222.5. The Magic have an average over/under line of 223.8 points this season. Out of their 62 games, 37 have had higher O/U lines than today’s, and their O/U record for the season is 29-33.

In their last game against the Hornets, the Magic won by a score of 101-89. The O/U line for that game was 208 points, and Orlando covered the spread as 8.5-point favorites.

Orlando is currently on a four-game winning streak and is 36-26 overall, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference NBA current standings. Against the spread, they are 41-21 for the season.

This year, the Magic have been favored in 23 of their 62 games, going 20-3 in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +10.7 points per game. On the road, they are 20-13 ATS compared to 21-8 ATS at home.

When it comes to scoring, the Magic are 26th in the NBA at 111.3 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 108.7 points per game (27th).

Orlando has struggled from beyond the arc this season, ranking last in the league in three-point shooting at 35%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are 29th in the NBA.

Despite their struggles from three-point range, the Magic are 14th in field goal percentage this season. In terms of pace, Orlando is 23rd in the league team stats NBA.

When it comes to defense, the Orlando Magic have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, ranking 3rd in points allowed per game at 109.5. On the road, they have been even better, giving up just 111.6 points per game, which is the 4th best mark in the league.

One of the strengths of this defense has been their ability to contest shots, as they come into this game 13th in blocked shots per game at 5.2. They have also been able to force turnovers, ranking 4th in steals per game at 8.2.

When it comes to defending the three-point line, Orlando has been one of the best in the league. On the season, they are 5th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.6%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 5th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 33.8%.

Washington Wizards

In Washington’s last game, they lost to the Jazz by a score of 127-115. The O/U line for that game was 241.5, and the Wizards were 5-point underdogs going into the game.

This season, the Wizards have an O/U record of 30-31, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 222.5, and their games have averaged 239.3 points per game. Against the spread, the Wizards are 28-32 this season, and they have failed to cover in their last two games. At home, their ATS record is 8-19 compared to 20-13 on the road.

Washington’s overall record along this NBA games schedule is 9-52, which is 14th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 6-32 and 2-10 against division opponents.

As for being the underdog, the Wizards are 9-49 this season, and they have lost 15 straight games. Today, they are 7-point underdogs at home.

This season, the Washington Wizards have been one of the top offensive teams in terms of pace, leading the NBA with 102.9 possessions per game. However, their scoring numbers have been inconsistent, as they are 15th in the league at 114.6 points per game.

At home, the Wizards are averaging 113.8 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. So far, they have outscored the league average in 45.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Washington is 17th at 47%.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Wizards are 26th in the league at 35%. They average 12.3 made threes per game, which is 19th in the NBA. In terms of free throws, Washington is 25th in made free throws at 15.7 per game.

When it comes to defense, the Washington Wizards have struggled all season long. They are currently 30th in the league in points allowed per game at 124.7. This season, opponents have scored more than their season average 72.1% of the time vs. the Wizards.

Washington has been especially bad at defending the two-point shot, as they are 29th in the NBA in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 57.6%. Overall, they are 29th in field goal percentage allowed at 50.2%. Overall, their performance has been poor, and we are not likely to see the Wizards in the upcoming NBA playoffs.

Over their last five games, the Wizards’ defense has been even worse, allowing 127.6 points per game. During this stretch, opposing teams have shot 51.8% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range.

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Betting Picks

  • OU Under 222.5 -112
  • ML: Magic -293
  • ATS: Wizards +7

Magic vs Wizards Odds Prediction

  • ML: ORL -293 | WAS +237
  • SPREAD: ORL -7 | WAS +7
  • TOTAL: 222.5

Magic vs Wizards Game Information

  • Game: Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards
  • Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
  • Date: Wednesday, March 6th 7:00 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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