Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

We think that 216 is a generous total for Over backers when the Magic meet the Wizards. Take the -110 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

Orlando Magic have won four road games on the spin, triumphing 116-105 in their previous appearance. This was against San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Paolo Banchero scored 24 points, with Franz Wagner getting 24 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 23.

Washington Wizards last game saw them claim a 116-111 home win over Sacramento Kings at Capital One Arena. Jordan Poole was able to score 23 points, with AJ Johnson getting 19 and Bub Carrington 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Capital One Arena, they recorded a 120-105 win over the Wizards. The Magic have beaten the Wizards in the past nine matchups. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	27	24	0.529	115.1	115.5	-0.4	17-9	10-15	6-5	18-17	4-6	2W
Wizards	14	37	0.275	112.3	122.7	-10.4	9-17	5-20	2-5	9-21	4-6	1L

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The Magic have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 109.2 points, 43.3 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 82.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 104.5 points and 42.3 rebounds per contest.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 29.9 points and 8.1 rebounds, Franz Wagner 4.9 assists and Caleb Houstan 2.4 (58.5%) 3-pointers.

The Wizards have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 107.1 points, 41.6 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 74.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 121.6 points and 51.2 rebounds.

Jordan Poole is averaging 18.3 points and 3.3 (39.8%) 3-pointers made. Justin Champagnie has an average of 6.0 rebounds and Bub Carrington 5.3 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic lineup: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Paolo Banchero, Cory Joseph, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr..

Washington Wizards lineup: AJ Johnson, Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie, Alex Sarr, Marcus Smart.

Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

We’re forecasting that the two teams will produce a significant combined points total in this NBA game. Therefore, our pick is to take the -110 that there are Over 216 points.

The NBA predictions are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.

Key Magic vs Wizards stats:

• The 216 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Magic games on the road.
• The 216 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wizards games.
• The 216 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Wizards games at home.

Over 216 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Over 216 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Over 8.5 Points -114

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic) has scored an average of 13 points in the past 4 road games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -114 available that it’s covered.

Latest Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 8.5

-115

Under 8.5

-115

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+117

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AJ Johnson Under 3.5 Rebounds -112

AJ Johnson (Wizards) has recorded Under 3.5 rebounds in 7 of the past 10 games. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of -112 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds pick.

Latest AJ Johnson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

-127

Under 12.5

-106

Assists

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-125

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic 120 - 101 Wizards

The Magic to win by a 120-101 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

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Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -1429 with the sportsbooks, Orlando Magic are regarded as 93% likely to win this NBA game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Washington Wizards are trading at +830.

The spread is currently 15.5, with the total points line at 212.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 212.5 at -112.

Those wanting to back the Magic to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of -270 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back the Wizards, then odds of +210 can be found.

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Moneyline

Magic

-1429

Wizards

+830

Point Spread

Magic -15.5

-112

Wizards +15.5

-108

Total Points

Under 212.5

-108

Over 212.5

-112

Paolo Banchero is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -114 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 27.5

-114

Under 27.5

-118

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 23.5

-118

Under 23.5

-114

Alex Sarr (Wizards)

Over 15.5

-115

Under 15.5

-115

Carlton Carrington (Wizards)

Over 13.5

-115

Under 13.5

-115

AJ Johnson (Wizards)

Over 12.5

-127

Under 12.5

-106

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-118

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 8.5

-115

Under 8.5

-115

Cory Joseph (Magic)

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-105

Carlton Carrington (Wizards)

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-123

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-114

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-132

AJ Johnson (Wizards)

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-125

Cory Joseph (Magic)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-100

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 7.5

+105

Under 7.5

-139

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 7.5

-115

Under 7.5

-115

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+114

Alex Sarr (Wizards)

Over 5.5

-115

Under 5.5

-115

Carlton Carrington (Wizards)

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-137

AJ Johnson (Wizards)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-114

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+117

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic Stats

Washington Wizards Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -7 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +7 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 227.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 234.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.90 pts and allowed 119.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.80 pts and allowed 113.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 241.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 234.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.90 pts and allowed 118.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.40 pts and allowed 124.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.00 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.60 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.10 (75.9%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 32.30
• Assists: 27.80
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 11.40
• Personal Fouls: 22.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.00 (31%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.60 (76.87%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.8, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 26.50
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 12.70
• Personal Fouls: 21.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.50 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.40 (79.61%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.5, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 34.10
• Assists: 25.20
• Blocks: 7.10
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.90 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.80 (83.18%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 10.20, Defensive 32.30
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 6.70
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 21.30

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup

5 AJ Johnson

8 Bub Carrington

9 Justin Champagnie

20 Alex Sarr

36 Marcus Smart

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

3 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

5 Paolo Banchero

10 Cory Joseph

22 Franz Wagner

34 Wendell Carter Jr.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	34	18	0.654	115.6	108.4	7.2	17-8	17-10	7-4	23-12	8-2	5W
Knicks	33	19	0.635	117.5	112.3	5.2	21-6	12-13	8-3	22-12	8-2	1L
Raptors	31	22	0.585	114	112.4	1.6	15-12	16-10	4-9	23-14	6-4	1W
76ers	30	22	0.577	116.7	115.1	1.6	15-13	15-9	8-5	19-17	7-3	1W
Nets	14	37	0.275	107.3	114.9	-7.6	7-18	7-19	3-9	10-21	2-8	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	38	13	0.745	117.5	109.7	7.8	22-6	16-7	8-3	24-7	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	32	21	0.604	119.7	115.9	3.8	17-11	15-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	3W
Bulls	24	29	0.453	117	120.5	-3.5	15-12	9-17	3-9	16-20	3-7	4L
Bucks	21	29	0.42	112	115.7	-3.7	12-12	9-17	7-4	16-17	4-6	3W
Pacers	13	39	0.25	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-18	3-21	3-9	9-25	3-7	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	27	24	0.529	115.1	115.5	-0.4	17-9	10-15	6-5	18-17	4-6	2W
Heat	27	26	0.509	119.5	117.6	1.9	16-10	11-16	3-5	14-16	5-5	2L
Hawks	26	28	0.481	117.5	118.4	-0.9	10-15	16-13	5-4	13-19	6-4	1L
Hornets	25	28	0.472	116	114	2	11-13	14-15	7-4	15-19	9-1	9W
Wizards	14	37	0.275	112.3	122.7	-10.4	9-17	5-20	2-5	9-21	4-6	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	40	13	0.755	119.9	107.9	12	22-6	18-7	8-3	30-9	5-5	2L
Nuggets	34	19	0.642	120.4	116.3	4.1	14-10	20-9	4-2	19-9	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	32	21	0.604	119.5	114.8	4.7	17-9	15-12	5-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	25	28	0.472	115.8	118	-2.2	15-13	10-15	4-4	20-15	4-6	2W
Jazz	16	37	0.302	118.3	126.7	-8.4	10-17	6-20	1-8	9-24	2-8	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	32	19	0.627	116.1	115.8	0.3	14-8	18-11	5-6	21-12	7-3	3W
Suns	31	22	0.585	113.6	111.4	2.2	17-9	14-13	8-6	21-15	5-5	2L
Warriors	28	25	0.528	115.6	113.5	2.1	17-9	11-16	6-4	18-15	4-6	1L
Clippers	24	27	0.471	112.3	113.1	-0.8	13-11	11-16	7-4	14-15	6-4	1W
Kings	12	42	0.222	110.8	120.6	-9.8	9-19	3-23	2-8	8-27	0-10	12L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	36	16	0.692	117.6	112.2	5.4	19-6	17-10	10-3	22-13	7-3	4W
Rockets	32	19	0.627	115.1	110	5.1	17-6	15-13	6-5	18-15	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	20	31	0.392	115.3	117.5	-2.2	11-15	9-16	5-6	16-19	2-8	2L
Mavericks	19	33	0.365	114.2	117.2	-3	14-16	5-17	3-9	11-23	3-7	7L
Pelicans	14	40	0.259	114.6	120.9	-6.3	8-19	6-21	6-7	8-26	4-6	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	38	13	0.745	117.5	109.7	7.8	22-6	16-7	8-3	24-7	7-3	1W
Celtics	34	18	0.654	115.6	108.4	7.2	17-8	17-10	7-4	23-12	8-2	5W
Knicks	33	19	0.635	117.5	112.3	5.2	21-6	12-13	8-3	22-12	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	32	21	0.604	119.7	115.9	3.8	17-11	15-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	3W
Raptors	31	22	0.585	114	112.4	1.6	15-12	16-10	4-9	23-14	6-4	1W
76ers	30	22	0.577	116.7	115.1	1.6	15-13	15-9	8-5	19-17	7-3	1W
Magic	27	24	0.529	115.1	115.5	-0.4	17-9	10-15	6-5	18-17	4-6	2W
Heat	27	26	0.509	119.5	117.6	1.9	16-10	11-16	3-5	14-16	5-5	2L
Hawks	26	28	0.481	117.5	118.4	-0.9	10-15	16-13	5-4	13-19	6-4	1L
Hornets	25	28	0.472	116	114	2	11-13	14-15	7-4	15-19	9-1	9W
Bulls	24	29	0.453	117	120.5	-3.5	15-12	9-17	3-9	16-20	3-7	4L
Bucks	21	29	0.42	112	115.7	-3.7	12-12	9-17	7-4	16-17	4-6	3W
Nets	14	37	0.275	107.3	114.9	-7.6	7-18	7-19	3-9	10-21	2-8	1W
Wizards	14	37	0.275	112.3	122.7	-10.4	9-17	5-20	2-5	9-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	13	39	0.25	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-18	3-21	3-9	9-25	3-7	3L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	40	13	0.755	119.9	107.9	12	22-6	18-7	8-3	30-9	5-5	2L
Spurs	36	16	0.692	117.6	112.2	5.4	19-6	17-10	10-3	22-13	7-3	4W
Nuggets	34	19	0.642	120.4	116.3	4.1	14-10	20-9	4-2	19-9	5-5	1W
Rockets	32	19	0.627	115.1	110	5.1	17-6	15-13	6-5	18-15	6-4	1W
Lakers	32	19	0.627	116.1	115.8	0.3	14-8	18-11	5-6	21-12	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	32	21	0.604	119.5	114.8	4.7	17-9	15-12	5-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Suns	31	22	0.585	113.6	111.4	2.2	17-9	14-13	8-6	21-15	5-5	2L
Warriors	28	25	0.528	115.6	113.5	2.1	17-9	11-16	6-4	18-15	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	25	28	0.472	115.8	118	-2.2	15-13	10-15	4-4	20-15	4-6	2W
Clippers	24	27	0.471	112.3	113.1	-0.8	13-11	11-16	7-4	14-15	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	20	31	0.392	115.3	117.5	-2.2	11-15	9-16	5-6	16-19	2-8	2L
Mavericks	19	33	0.365	114.2	117.2	-3	14-16	5-17	3-9	11-23	3-7	7L
Jazz	16	37	0.302	118.3	126.7	-8.4	10-17	6-20	1-8	9-24	2-8	2L
Pelicans	14	40	0.259	114.6	120.9	-6.3	8-19	6-21	6-7	8-26	4-6	1W
Kings	12	42	0.222	110.8	120.6	-9.8	9-19	3-23	2-8	8-27	0-10	12L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	40	13	0.755	119.9	107.9	12	22-6	18-7	8-3	30-9	5-5	2L
Pistons	38	13	0.745	117.5	109.7	7.8	22-6	16-7	8-3	24-7	7-3	1W
Spurs	36	16	0.692	117.6	112.2	5.4	19-6	17-10	10-3	22-13	7-3	4W
Celtics	34	18	0.654	115.6	108.4	7.2	17-8	17-10	7-4	23-12	8-2	5W
Nuggets	34	19	0.642	120.4	116.3	4.1	14-10	20-9	4-2	19-9	5-5	1W
Knicks	33	19	0.635	117.5	112.3	5.2	21-6	12-13	8-3	22-12	8-2	1L
Rockets	32	19	0.627	115.1	110	5.1	17-6	15-13	6-5	18-15	6-4	1W
Lakers	32	19	0.627	116.1	115.8	0.3	14-8	18-11	5-6	21-12	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	32	21	0.604	119.7	115.9	3.8	17-11	15-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	3W
Timberwolves	32	21	0.604	119.5	114.8	4.7	17-9	15-12	5-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Suns	31	22	0.585	113.6	111.4	2.2	17-9	14-13	8-6	21-15	5-5	2L
Raptors	31	22	0.585	114	112.4	1.6	15-12	16-10	4-9	23-14	6-4	1W
76ers	30	22	0.577	116.7	115.1	1.6	15-13	15-9	8-5	19-17	7-3	1W
Magic	27	24	0.529	115.1	115.5	-0.4	17-9	10-15	6-5	18-17	4-6	2W
Warriors	28	25	0.528	115.6	113.5	2.1	17-9	11-16	6-4	18-15	4-6	1L
Heat	27	26	0.509	119.5	117.6	1.9	16-10	11-16	3-5	14-16	5-5	2L
Hawks	26	28	0.481	117.5	118.4	-0.9	10-15	16-13	5-4	13-19	6-4	1L
Hornets	25	28	0.472	116	114	2	11-13	14-15	7-4	15-19	9-1	9W
Trail Blazers	25	28	0.472	115.8	118	-2.2	15-13	10-15	4-4	20-15	4-6	2W
Clippers	24	27	0.471	112.3	113.1	-0.8	13-11	11-16	7-4	14-15	6-4	1W
Bulls	24	29	0.453	117	120.5	-3.5	15-12	9-17	3-9	16-20	3-7	4L
Bucks	21	29	0.42	112	115.7	-3.7	12-12	9-17	7-4	16-17	4-6	3W
Grizzlies	20	31	0.392	115.3	117.5	-2.2	11-15	9-16	5-6	16-19	2-8	2L
Mavericks	19	33	0.365	114.2	117.2	-3	14-16	5-17	3-9	11-23	3-7	7L
Jazz	16	37	0.302	118.3	126.7	-8.4	10-17	6-20	1-8	9-24	2-8	2L
Nets	14	37	0.275	107.3	114.9	-7.6	7-18	7-19	3-9	10-21	2-8	1W
Wizards	14	37	0.275	112.3	122.7	-10.4	9-17	5-20	2-5	9-21	4-6	1L
Pelicans	14	40	0.259	114.6	120.9	-6.3	8-19	6-21	6-7	8-26	4-6	1W
Pacers	13	39	0.25	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-18	3-21	3-9	9-25	3-7	3L
Kings	12	42	0.222	110.8	120.6	-9.8	9-19	3-23	2-8	8-27	0-10	12L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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