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

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 6, 18:40 | 6 min read

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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.

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	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

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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

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.

Latest Tre Johnson Player Prop Odds

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Anthony Black Over 4.5 Assists -147

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.

Latest Anthony Black Player Prop Odds

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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

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.

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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.

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

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Point Spread

Total Points

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)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Anthony Black (Magic)

C.J. McCollum (Wizards)

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Player Assists

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Anthony Black (Magic)

C.J. McCollum (Wizards)

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Player Rebounds

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Alex Sarr (Wizards)

Justin Champagnie (Wizards)

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Micro Betting

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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 Home Stats		4-6	241.50	117.40	124.10	7	3
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

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Magic

NBA: 04/01 Pacers 127 Magic135
NBA: 03/01 Magic 114 Bulls121
NBA: 31/12 Magic 112 Pacers110
NBA: 30/12 Magic 106 Raptors107
NBA: 28/12 Nuggets 126 Magic127

Wizards

NBA: 05/01 Timberwolves 141 Wizards115
NBA: 03/01 Nets 99 Wizards119
NBA: 01/01 Wizards 114 Bucks113
NBA: 30/12 Suns 115 Wizards101
NBA: 29/12 Grizzlies 112 Wizards116

Head to Head

Magic vs Wizards

NBA: 02/11 2025 Magic 125 Wizards 94
NBA: 04/04 2025 Magic 109 Wizards 97
NBA: 22/03 2025 Magic 120 Wizards 105
NBA: 24/02 2025 Wizards 90 Magic 110
NBA: 11/11 2024 Wizards 94 Magic 121
NBA: 07/03 2024 Magic 119 Wizards 109
NBA: 27/12 2023 Magic 127 Wizards 119
NBA: 02/12 2023 Wizards 125 Magic 130
NBA: 30/11 2023 Wizards 120 Magic 139
NBA: 01/04 2023 Magic 116 Wizards 109

Team Stats

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

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

Wendell Carter Jr.	35	30.38	437	71	12.5	2.0	1.2	7.8	0.7	0.7
Anthony Black	36	30.01	570	136	15.8	3.8	1.5	4.1	0.7	1.3
Jalen Suggs	23	25.38	346	107	15.0	4.7	1.9	3.7	0.5	1.9
Tristan da Silva	32	23.42	300	37	9.4	1.2	1.5	3.8	0.2	0.7
Goga Bitadze	32	16.73	188	44	5.9	1.4	0.1	5.0	1.3	0.7
Tyus Jones	36	16.27	120	86	3.3	2.4	0.7	1.1	0.1	0.7
Jase Richardson	25	11.13	132	33	5.3	1.3	0.7	1.3	0.0	0.3
Noah Penda	21	10.66	83	23	4.0	1.1	0.5	3.6	0.3	0.3
Jett Howard	24	10.48	111	19	4.6	0.8	0.9	1.3	0.1	0.2
Jonathan Isaac	30	10.5	89	7	3.0	0.2	0.2	2.8	0.5	0.4
Jamal Cain	13	8.32	46	4	3.5	0.3	0.4	0.9	0.1	0.3
Orlando Robinson	4	6.2	7	3	1.8	0.8	0.3	1.0	-	0.3

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

Bilal Coulibaly	20	26.74	198	52	9.9	2.6	0.9	4.9	1.1	1.4
Bub Carrington	34	26.74	318	147	9.4	4.3	1.9	3.8	0.2	0.5
Khris Middleton	23	24.43	224	74	9.7	3.2	0.8	4.0	0.3	0.8
Tre Johnson	26	23.76	324	44	12.5	1.7	2.1	3.0	0.4	0.6
Corey Kispert	18	19.84	166	31	9.2	1.7	1.6	2.3	0.2	0.4
Marvin Bagley III	29	19.44	289	47	10.0	1.6	0.2	5.5	0.7	0.5
Cam Whitmore	21	17.09	199	16	9.5	0.8	0.8	2.9	0.3	0.7
Justin Champagnie	32	16.99	200	28	6.3	0.9	0.5	5.5	0.6	0.8
Will Riley	28	12.61	134	35	4.8	1.3	0.4	1.9	0.1	0.4
Tristan Vukcevic	26	12.33	178	25	6.8	1.0	0.5	2.5	0.5	0.3
Jamir Watkins	14	11.55	41	6	2.9	0.4	0.4	2.4	0.2	0.3
Malaki Branham	18	8.36	68	12	3.8	0.7	0.3	1.6	0.1	0.2
AJ Johnson	17	5.68	23	11	1.4	0.6	0.2	0.5	-	0.2
Anthony Gill	14	3.26	21	-	1.5	-	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.1
Sharife Cooper	4	2.48	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Washington Wizards Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup

0 Bilal Coulibaly

3 CJ McCollum

12 Tre Johnson

20 Alex Sarr

22 Khris Middleton

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

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Magic 114-121 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Magic 112-110 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Magic 106-107 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Nuggets 126-127 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Hornets 120-105 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Magic 97-120 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Magic 128-127 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Magic 115-126 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Timberwolves 141-115 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Nets 99-119 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Wizards 114-113 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Suns 115-101 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Grizzlies 112-116 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Raptors 117-138 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Wizards 109-126 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Spurs 124-113 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Wizards 130-122 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Wizards 94-119 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

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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