Orlando Magic vs
Washington WizardsPredictions & Preview

Magic Set to Extend Dominance Over Wizards: Favored by 13 Points in Upcoming Game

In this article, we provide a prediction for the upcoming game between the Orlando Magic and the Washington Wizards. Orlando is coming off a win against San Antonio, while Washington suffered a loss to Miami. The Magic have a historical advantage over the Wizards and have won the last nine meetings between the two teams. Orlando is favored to win by 13 points in the upcoming game. Please note that this article was written before the conclusion of Washington's game with Sacramento.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Magic -975 | Wizards +625
• Spread: Magic -13 (-110) | Wizards +13 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 217.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Orlando will win straight-up is 91%.

Orlando vs Washington Stats

Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic secured their fifth win in seven games by defeating San Antonio on the road. They now hold the top spot in the Southeast Division, currently standing at 37-40 for the season. The team is in seventh place in the Eastern Conference and are guaranteed a spot in the play-in tournament. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the team in scoring with 24 points each in the recent victory. The Magic have struggled offensively this season, ranking last in scoring but have excelled defensively, allowing the fewest points in the league. The team has faced injuries to key players such as Mo Wagner and Jalen Suggs but continue to push forward with significant contributions from other players on the roster.

Washington Wizards Analysis

The Washington Wizards faced off against the Sacramento Kings in a game where they continued to struggle this season. The Wizards, who are currently at the bottom of the Southeast Division and have been eliminated from playoff contention, have a poor record in back-to-back games. They have a negative scoring margin in second game situations and have struggled at home as well. Despite having some players averaging in double figures, including Jordan Poole and Bilal Coulibaly, the Wizards rank low in scoring offense and defense in the league. Injuries have also plagued the team, with key players like Coulibaly and Corey Kispert likely out for the season. Watching how the Wizards perform in future games will be key as they try to improve their ranking in the league.

Orlando Magic Poised for Victory Against Struggling Washington Wizards

The Washington team has faced difficulties throughout the season, compounded by a lengthy injury list leading up to this particular match. Despite winning six games within the Southeast Division, the Wizards have suffered nine consecutive losses to Orlando. In contrast, Orlando is currently in contention with the Hawks for the Southeast Division title and potential home court advantage in the play-in tournament. Given their previous successes, Orlando is positioned to dominate in this matchup, having won all three encounters with Washington this season by a significant margin. It is likely that the Magic will secure another victory and complete a clean sweep of the season series in this game.

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