Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic Expert Preview - Odds - Free Pick
Betting Odds
The Washington Wizards will take on the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center on Tuesday night. The Wizards have a record of 32-39, while the Magic are 29-43. The point spread for this game is Wizards +2 and Magic -2, with a total of 225.5. Let's dive into the data to determine which team has the advantage and which team will come out on top.
Last 5 Games:
The Washington Wizards are coming off a tough stretch, going 3-7 in their last ten games. In their most recent game, they were crushed by the Kings 132-118. The Wizards came nowhere near covering the spread in that game as a small +4.5 home dog, and the game soared over the 235. The Orlando Magic are also coming off a tough stretch, going 3-7 in their last ten games. In their most recent game, they lost to the Lakers 111-105 but got the point spread to cover, bringing their spread winning streak to three games. The total fell under the 229.5 closing line for back-to-back Unders after a stretch of six straight Overs.
Power Stats:
In terms of assists and turnovers, the Wizards have the advantage, averaging 25.24 assists and 13.52 turnovers per game, compared to the Magic's 22.94 assists and 14.29 turnovers per game. However, when it comes to rebounding, the Magic have a slight edge, averaging 42.94 rebounds per game compared to the Wizards' 43.74 rebounds per game. When it comes to shooting percentage, the Wizards have the advantage, shooting 48.5% from the field compared to the Magic's 47.01%.
Key Offensive Stats:
Offensively, both teams are relatively evenly matched. The Wizards are averaging 112.79 points per game, while the Magic are averaging 111.54 points per game. Both teams are shooting around 35% from beyond the arc, and both teams are averaging around 47 rebounds per game. The Wizards have a slightly better shooting percentage, but the Magic have a slightly better turnover ratio.
Key Defensive Stats:
Defensively, both teams have struggled this season. The Wizards are allowing 113.51 points per game, while the Magic are allowing 114.43 points per game. The Wizards are allowing opponents to shoot 46.88% from the field, while the Magic are allowing opponents to shoot 47.84% from the field. The Wizards are slightly better at forcing turnovers, while the Magic are slightly better at rebounding.
Betting Trends:
When it comes to betting odds trends, the Orlando Magic have covered the spread in four out of their last five games. However, they have struggled at home, going 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games. The Wizards have struggled recently, going 1-4 ATS in their last five games. However, they have had success against the Magic, going 5-0 SU in their last five games against them.
Injury Report:
The Washington Wizards have two players listed on their injury report for Tuesday's game. Power forward Kyle Kuzma is listed as out due to an ankle injury. Meanwhile, power forward Kristaps Porzingis is listed as probable for the game despite dealing with an illness. Moving on to the Orlando Magic, shooting guard Jalen Suggs is also listed as out for Tuesday's game due to a concussion. On a more long-term basis, power forward Jonathan Isaac will be out for the rest of the season due to a groin injury.
Wizards at Magic Free Pick 03/21/23
The Washington Wizards have the statistical advantage in this matchup. They have a slightly better offense and defense than the Magic, and they have had success against the Magic in the past. That said, they have dropped five of their last seven, and while they are supposed to get back Kristaps Porzingis, they do lose Kyle Kuzma. Lay the small number.