Washington Wizards Look to Upset Streaking Orlando Magic Despite Losing Streak
On Friday night, the Washington Wizards will take on the Orlando Magic at 7:00 PM EST in Florida. The Wizards have struggled this season with 10 losses in 11 games, while the
Game outlook
On Friday night, the Washington Wizards will take on the Orlando Magic at 7:00 PM EST in Florida. The Wizards have struggled this season with 10 losses in 11 games, while the Magic have had a successful season with an impressive 13-5 record, second best in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are favored for the game, with bookmakers opening the line at -11 and no movement.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wizards +418 | Magic -585
Spread: Wizards +11 (-110) | Magic -11 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 237.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Orlando will win straight-up is 85%.
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards will look to bounce back from their 10th loss in 11 games when they take on the Orlando Magic again on Friday night. Washington has struggled offensively and defensively this season and they rank near the bottom in multiple categories. They have key injuries to G Ryan Rollins and SG Delon Wright, with both players out.
Orlando Magic Analysis
Key injury updates: PF Jonathan Isaac (ankle) is day-to-day, PG Markelle Fultz (knee), C Wendell Carter Jr. (Finger) are out and PF Paolo Banchero (ankle) is probable. The Magic are on a 8-game winning streak, one win away from the franchise record of nine set in 1994, and currently have the second-best record in the Eastern Conference at 13-5. They will go for back-to-back wins when they face the Wizards on Friday night.