The Orlando Magic (17-11) travel to face off against the Washington Wizards (5-23) on Tuesday, December 26th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena. The Magic are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Wizards are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pacers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Magic vs Wizards

The Magic Are Coming Off A Win

Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 34 points against the Pacers, the highest on the team. He finished with a field goal percentage of 53.4% in the game. The Magic picked up a 117-110 win, and Franz Wagner also added 24 points which was 2nd on the team.

Coming into today’s game against the Wizards, the Magic are looking to stay above .500. They are currently 17-11 overall. In the Eastern Conference, the Magic are in 4th place and are in 1st place in the Southeast division.

Presently, Orlando boasts an ATS record of 19-9, which is above .500 against the spread. When playing on the road, the Magic hold an ATS record of 8-6 in contrast to a 11-3 record against the spread when playing at home.

The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Wizards will look to bounce back from a defeat in their last game, losing to the Warriors with a final score of 129-118. the Wizards not only lost the game outright but also fell short of covering the spread as +10.5 point underdogs. Considering the over/under, the total of 247 points fell short of the set over/under line of 248.

With a current record of 5-23, the Wizards are hoping to add a win against the Magic. When looking at the Southeast division, the Wizards are in 5th place and sit 14th in the Eastern Conference.

Washington’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 13-15 for the season. When playing on the road, the Wizards hold an ATS record of 11-7 in contrast to a 2-8 record against the spread when playing at home.

Magic Offense Breakdown

The Magic come into today’s game as the 20th ranked scoring offense at 113.1 points per game. Coming into today’s game, the Magic will be looking to improve their 3-point shooting numbers, as they are averaging just 10 made 3’s per game. If the Orlando offense is going to turn things around, not only do they need to improve their outside shooting but they must do a better job protecting the ball. Currently, they are averaging 13.9 turnovers per game.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

The Washington offense will take the floor in today’s game with the league’s 10th ranked offense at 117 points per game. Coming into today’s game, the Wizards will be looking to improve their 3-point shooting numbers, as they are averaging just 12.3 made 3’s per game. If the Washington offense is going to turn things around, not only do they need to improve their outside shooting but they must do a better job protecting the ball. Currently, they are averaging 13.5 turnovers per game.

Magic Team Defense

The Magic’s defense is presently ranked 5 in the league, allowing an average of 110.4 points per contest.

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Magic squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.8% from downtown.

Wizards Team Defense

So far, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30 in the league at 126.6 points per contest.

Inside the arc, the Wizards defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.7% and 37.0% from three-point territory.

Key Players For The Magic And Wizards

Our projections for today’s game indicate that Paolo Banchero will be the primary scorer for the Magic, with 17 points and going 6/12 from the field. This season, he is averaging 21.2 points per game along with 6.9 boards.

As for Washington, Kyle Kuzma is projected to be the primary scorer for the Wizards. Our forecast has him finishing the game with 16, and adding 5 rebounds. This season, he has put together a field goal percentage of 46.8%, and he is contributing 23 points per game on average.

Magic vs Wizards Trends

• Through their last five road games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 110 points per game.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 122 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Magic have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 8-2.

 

Magic vs Wizards Prediction

 

The Wizards come in as the underdog at +7, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 237, and our model projects the Magic and Wizards to reach a combined total of 223 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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