The Washington Wizards (9-46) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (28-30) on Sunday, February 23rd. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on FDSF. Both the Wizards and Magic will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00 ET.

Wizards vs Magic

The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Washington fell to 9-46 on the season after a 104-101 home loss to the Bucks on Friday. The Wizards, who were +5.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total score of 205 points was well below the O/U line of 230.5.

Washington started strong, leading 32-19 after the 1st quarter. However, Milwaukee took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Wizards 65-43. Washington made a push in the 4th, outscoring the Bucks 26-20, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Magic fell to 28-30 on the season after a narrow 105-104 loss to the Grizzlies on Friday. Orlando, who were +2 point underdogs, covered the spread but couldn’t get the win. The game’s total of 209 points was well below the O/U line of 226.

Orlando went on a 14-0 run to take control, turning a 53-51 deficit into a 65-53 lead. They led 83-80 going into the 4th quarter, but Memphis outscored them 25-21 in the final period to take the win.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

The Wizards struggled offensively in their 104-101 loss to the Bucks, shooting just 40.2% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range. Alexandre Sarr led the way with 22 points, including 9 in the 1st quarter and another 7 in the 4th. He also connected on 4 threes at a 40% clip.

Corey Kispert added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. Khris Middleton contributed 12 points, while Jordan Poole chipped in 11, with 4 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter.

Magic Offense Breakdown

In their 105-104 loss to the Grizzlies, the Magic shot just 40.9% from the field and connected on 9 threes at a 29% clip. Franz Wagner led the way with 25 points, adding 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Paolo Banchero contributed 21 points despite shooting 23.8% from the floor.

Cole Anthony chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency. Wagner scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Banchero added 15 of his 21 in the 3rd.

Wizards Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 19 and 20 points respectively, the Wizards couldn’t overcome a tough 2nd and 3rd quarter, giving up 31 and 34 points in a 104-101 loss to the Bucks. Washington managed to limit Milwaukee’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 9 made threes on 28% shooting.

The Wizards sent the Bucks to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17 attempts. Washington also gave up 8 offensive rebounds. Defensively, the Wizards recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Magic Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, where they held the Bucks to just 19 and 20 points respectively, the Wizards couldn’t overcome a tough 2nd and 3rd quarter, allowing 31 and 34 points in a 104-101 loss. Washington did manage to limit Milwaukee’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 9 made threes on 28% shooting.

The Wizards sent the Bucks to the line 26 times, where they converted 17 free throws. On the boards, Washington gave up 8 offensive rebounds while collecting 34 defensive boards. They also contributed with 9 steals and 4 blocked shots in the game.

Wizards vs Magic Trends

• In their last five road games, Washington has averaged 113 points per game while allowing 113 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
• When looking at their past three matchups at home, Orlando has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• The last ten games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 3-7 straight up.
• Although the Magic have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.

Wizards vs Magic Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Magic, with a final score of 115-88, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Magic at -12.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 216.5 and our model has the Wizards and Magic finishing with a combined 203 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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