Orlando Magic
Washington Wizards
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Wizards

The Orlando Magic take the floor against the Washington Wizards in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Will Wizards Stay in Reach of the Favorites?

Our prediction is that the Wizards will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +7 against the Magic and that makes plenty of appeal, with -110 available.

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Magic Boast Outstanding Record Against Wizards

Orlando Magic won their previous game which was at home. It was a 135-127 triumph at Kia Center against Indiana Pacers. Desmond Bane poured in 31 points, with Paolo Banchero contributing 28 and Anthony Black adding 27.

Washington Wizards were defeated last time out. Capital One Arena saw them beaten at home to Minnesota Timberwolves by a 141-115 scoreline. CJ McCollum scored 20 points, while Corey Kispert finished with 13 and Tre Johnson 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Capital One Arena, with the Magic claiming the win. Beating the Wizards by a 125-94 scoreline. It’s been a succession of Magic wins in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic logo Magic 20 17 0.541 116.9 115.6 1.3 12-6 8-11 5-4 14-13 5-5 1L
Wizards logo Wizards 10 25 0.286 113.6 124 -10.4 6-12 4-13 2-4 7-17 6-4 1W
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Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 114.9 points, 43.2 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 119.0 points and 47.1 rebounds per matchup.

Anthony Black is averaging 23.2 points and 2.7 (42.9%) 3-pointers made, while Paolo Banchero averages 9.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists.

Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 114.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 7.3 steals and 7.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.8 points and 47.2 rebounds.

CJ McCollum is averaging 17.7 points, Justin Champagnie 7.9 rebounds and Bub Carrington 4.1 assists along with 2.6 (46.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic lineup: Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero, Tristan da Silva, Wendell Carter Jr..

Washington Wizards lineup: Bilal Coulibaly, CJ McCollum, Tre Johnson, Alex Sarr, Khris Middleton.

Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

Our Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to back Wizards against the spread considering they should perform well in this NBA contest. Snap up the -110 when it comes to them covering the +7.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Magic vs Wizards stats:

  • The +7 line has been covered by Wizards in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 9 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 16 of their last 20 games.

Wizards +7 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tre Johnson Under 14.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Tre Johnson (Wizards) hasn't covered the 14.5 points total in 8 of the past 10 games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of -118 available.

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Anthony Black Over 4.5 Assists -147 BetMGM logo

Anthony Black (Magic) has recorded Over 4.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -147 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Wizards +7.5
Totals Under 235.5
Player Points Tre Johnson Under 14.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Wizards +7.5, Under 235.5 and Tre Johnson (Wizards) to score Under 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 116 - 114 Wizards logo Wizards

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Magic to land a 116-114 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Magic Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

Orlando Magic are regarded as having a 75% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -294. For those wanting to back Washington Wizards, you will find +240 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 235.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 235.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Paolo Banchero Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Paolo Banchero is available at -127 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -105 is available.

Player Points
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 25.5
-127
Under 25.5
-105
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Anthony Black (Magic)
Over 20.5
-111
Under 20.5
-116
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C.J. McCollum (Wizards)
Over 18.5
-122
Under 18.5
-108
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Player Assists
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-132
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 4.5
-137
Under 4.5
+104
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Anthony Black (Magic)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+113
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C.J. McCollum (Wizards)
Over 3.5
-125
Under 3.5
-108
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Player Rebounds
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 9.5
-109
Under 9.5
-122
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 8.5
-123
Under 8.5
-108
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Alex Sarr (Wizards)
Over 7.5
-116
Under 7.5
-111
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Justin Champagnie (Wizards)
Over 6.5
-118
Under 6.5
-114
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Capital One Arena
Capital One Arena
Magic Have Won the Previous Six Head-to-Head Matchups at Capital One Arena

The Wizards own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 117.40 points per contest and giving up 124.10.

The Magic own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 113.80 points on average and giving up 113.50.

The last time the Magic faced the Wizards at Capital One Arena, they won 125-94. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Capital One Arena, the Magic have tallied seven wins, compared to the Wizards with three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O234.5 U234.5
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Home Stats 4-6 241.50 117.40 124.10 7 3
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 5-5 227.30 113.80 113.50 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
  • U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Washington Wizards logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Desmond Bane 36 33.92 694 166 19.3 4.6 1.8 4.6 0.6 0.8
Paolo Banchero 26 33.39 546 122 21.0 4.7 1.0 8.6 0.8 0.7
Franz Wagner 24 33.38 545 88 22.7 3.7 1.5 6.1 0.4 1.2

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kyshawn George 27 31.84 405 137 15.0 5.1 2.2 5.7 0.9 1.0
CJ McCollum 34 30.7 631 121 18.6 3.6 2.7 3.5 0.3 0.7
Alex Sarr 25 28.3 429 75 17.2 3.0 1.1 7.8 2.3 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Washington Wizards Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup
0 Bilal Coulibaly
3 CJ McCollum
12 Tre Johnson
20 Alex Sarr
22 Khris Middleton
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup
0 Anthony Black
3 Desmond Bane
5 Paolo Banchero
23 Tristan da Silva
34 Wendell Carter Jr.

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

04 Jan NBA
Pacers 127-135 Magic
02 Jan NBA
Magic 114-121 Bulls
31 Dec NBA
Magic 112-110 Pacers
29 Dec NBA
Magic 106-107 Raptors
27 Dec NBA
Nuggets 126-127 Magic
26 Dec NBA
Hornets 120-105 Magic
23 Dec NBA
Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers
22 Dec NBA
Magic 97-120 Warriors
20 Dec NBA
Magic 128-127 Jazz
18 Dec NBA
Magic 115-126 Nuggets

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

04 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 141-115 Wizards
02 Jan NBA
Nets 99-119 Wizards
31 Dec NBA
Wizards 114-113 Bucks
29 Dec NBA
Suns 115-101 Wizards
28 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 112-116 Wizards
26 Dec NBA
Raptors 117-138 Wizards
23 Dec NBA
Wizards 109-126 Hornets
21 Dec NBA
Spurs 124-113 Wizards
20 Dec NBA
Wizards 130-122 Grizzlies
18 Dec NBA
Wizards 94-119 Spurs

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 23 12 0.657 117.8 110.5 7.3 11-5 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 4W
Knicks 23 13 0.639 119.6 115.1 4.5 15-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 4-6 4L
Raptors 22 15 0.595 114.5 112.3 2.2 12-8 10-7 3-6 19-10 6-4 2W
76ers 19 15 0.559 117.2 116.4 0.8 9-9 10-6 7-3 14-12 5-5 1L
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 27 9 0.75 118.8 112.1 6.7 14-3 13-6 6-3 19-6 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 19 0.472 117.8 121.6 -3.8 10-9 7-10 3-6 13-13 6-4 2L
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 20 17 0.541 116.9 115.6 1.3 12-6 8-11 5-4 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 17 21 0.447 118.5 119.9 -1.4 6-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 2-8 2L
Hornets 13 23 0.361 116.1 117.9 -1.8 7-10 6-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 2W
Wizards 10 25 0.286 113.6 124 -10.4 6-12 4-13 2-4 7-17 6-4 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 7 0.811 121.2 107.6 13.6 17-3 13-4 6-2 24-6 5-5 2L
Nuggets 24 12 0.667 124.4 118.3 6.1 10-5 14-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 1W
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 17 20 0.459 116.9 119.6 -2.7 8-9 9-11 4-4 14-13 6-4 3W
Jazz 12 23 0.343 119.6 127 -7.4 8-11 4-12 0-7 7-17 2-8 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 11 0.676 117.1 116.9 0.2 10-6 13-5 4-4 18-8 6-4 3W
Suns 21 15 0.583 114.8 112.8 2 12-5 9-10 8-4 19-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 19 18 0.514 114.8 113.6 1.2 11-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 13 22 0.371 112.1 114.2 -2.1 9-9 4-13 4-4 10-14 7-3 1W
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 25 11 0.694 119.3 113.9 5.4 12-5 13-6 7-1 14-9 6-4 2L
Rockets 22 11 0.667 119.4 111 8.4 11-2 11-9 2-4 12-10 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 16 20 0.444 115.7 116.6 -0.9 8-9 8-11 5-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Pelicans 8 30 0.211 114.8 122.8 -8 6-17 2-13 3-6 4-23 2-8 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 27 9 0.75 118.8 112.1 6.7 14-3 13-6 6-3 19-6 6-4 2W
Celtics 23 12 0.657 117.8 110.5 7.3 11-5 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 4W
Knicks 23 13 0.639 119.6 115.1 4.5 15-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 4-6 4L
Raptors 22 15 0.595 114.5 112.3 2.2 12-8 10-7 3-6 19-10 6-4 2W
76ers 19 15 0.559 117.2 116.4 0.8 9-9 10-6 7-3 14-12 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 20 17 0.541 116.9 115.6 1.3 12-6 8-11 5-4 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Bulls 17 19 0.472 117.8 121.6 -3.8 10-9 7-10 3-6 13-13 6-4 2L
Hawks 17 21 0.447 118.5 119.9 -1.4 6-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 2-8 2L
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Hornets 13 23 0.361 116.1 117.9 -1.8 7-10 6-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 2W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 25 0.286 113.6 124 -10.4 6-12 4-13 2-4 7-17 6-4 1W
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 7 0.811 121.2 107.6 13.6 17-3 13-4 6-2 24-6 5-5 2L
Spurs 25 11 0.694 119.3 113.9 5.4 12-5 13-6 7-1 14-9 6-4 2L
Lakers 23 11 0.676 117.1 116.9 0.2 10-6 13-5 4-4 18-8 6-4 3W
Nuggets 24 12 0.667 124.4 118.3 6.1 10-5 14-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 1W
Rockets 22 11 0.667 119.4 111 8.4 11-2 11-9 2-4 12-10 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Suns 21 15 0.583 114.8 112.8 2 12-5 9-10 8-4 19-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 19 18 0.514 114.8 113.6 1.2 11-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 17 20 0.459 116.9 119.6 -2.7 8-9 9-11 4-4 14-13 6-4 3W
Grizzlies 16 20 0.444 115.7 116.6 -0.9 8-9 8-11 5-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Clippers 13 22 0.371 112.1 114.2 -2.1 9-9 4-13 4-4 10-14 7-3 1W
Jazz 12 23 0.343 119.6 127 -7.4 8-11 4-12 0-7 7-17 2-8 4L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 30 0.211 114.8 122.8 -8 6-17 2-13 3-6 4-23 2-8 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 7 0.811 121.2 107.6 13.6 17-3 13-4 6-2 24-6 5-5 2L
Pistons 27 9 0.75 118.8 112.1 6.7 14-3 13-6 6-3 19-6 6-4 2W
Spurs 25 11 0.694 119.3 113.9 5.4 12-5 13-6 7-1 14-9 6-4 2L
Lakers 23 11 0.676 117.1 116.9 0.2 10-6 13-5 4-4 18-8 6-4 3W
Nuggets 24 12 0.667 124.4 118.3 6.1 10-5 14-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 1W
Rockets 22 11 0.667 119.4 111 8.4 11-2 11-9 2-4 12-10 6-4 1W
Celtics 23 12 0.657 117.8 110.5 7.3 11-5 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 4W
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Knicks 23 13 0.639 119.6 115.1 4.5 15-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 4-6 4L
Raptors 22 15 0.595 114.5 112.3 2.2 12-8 10-7 3-6 19-10 6-4 2W
Suns 21 15 0.583 114.8 112.8 2 12-5 9-10 8-4 19-13 7-3 1L
76ers 19 15 0.559 117.2 116.4 0.8 9-9 10-6 7-3 14-12 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Magic 20 17 0.541 116.9 115.6 1.3 12-6 8-11 5-4 14-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 19 18 0.514 114.8 113.6 1.2 11-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 6-4 1L
Bulls 17 19 0.472 117.8 121.6 -3.8 10-9 7-10 3-6 13-13 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 17 20 0.459 116.9 119.6 -2.7 8-9 9-11 4-4 14-13 6-4 3W
Hawks 17 21 0.447 118.5 119.9 -1.4 6-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 2-8 2L
Grizzlies 16 20 0.444 115.7 116.6 -0.9 8-9 8-11 5-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Clippers 13 22 0.371 112.1 114.2 -2.1 9-9 4-13 4-4 10-14 7-3 1W
Hornets 13 23 0.361 116.1 117.9 -1.8 7-10 6-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 23 0.343 119.6 127 -7.4 8-11 4-12 0-7 7-17 2-8 4L
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 25 0.286 113.6 124 -10.4 6-12 4-13 2-4 7-17 6-4 1W
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 30 0.211 114.8 122.8 -8 6-17 2-13 3-6 4-23 2-8 8L
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
  • 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