Magic vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 31

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 31, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Wizards (34-42) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Magic (32-44)
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on NBCS-DC & BSFL

The Orlando Magic visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Washington.

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Magic vs Wizards Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 43-31 against the spread, while the Wizards are 35-38 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic-2.5 -110O 224.5 -110-140
Washington Wizards +2.5 -110U 224.5 -110+115

Wizards vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Magic will win Friday‘s game with 54.3% confidence.

Wizards vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 54.3% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Magic and Wizards, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 51 games (+23.55 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 34 of their last 52 games (+14.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 50 games (+13.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 26 away games (+11.94 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 68 games (+11.93 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 56 of their last 82 games (+27.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+13.75 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 59 games (+12.77 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games at home (+11.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 45 games (+11.25 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 43-31 (+8.95 Units / 10.71% ROI).

  • 32-44 against the Moneyline (+15.1 Units / 17.36% ROI)
  • 37-39 against the Over for game total points (-5.9 Units / -7.06% ROI)
  • 39-37 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -2.03% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 35-38 (-6.8 Units / -8.14% ROI).

  • 34-42 against the Moneyline (+1.2 Units / 1.12% ROI)
  • 36-38 against the Over for game total points (-5.8 Units / -6.94% ROI)
  • 38-36 against the Under for game total points (-1.6 Units / -1.91% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 82 games (-35.05 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 59 games (-21.25 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 74 games (-18.30 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 80 games (-17.53 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 4Q Spread in 19 of their last 52 games (-16.68 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-20.40 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 76 games (-13.83 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 72 games (-13.50 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 60 games (-13.30 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 36 away games (-12.03 Units / -29% ROI)

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Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Magic are 3-43 (.065) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .229

The Magic are 32-83 (.278) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Magic are 17-48 (.262) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Magic are 10-31 (.244) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .391

Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Wizards are 4-29 (.121) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .311

The Wizards are 24-24 (.500) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Wizards are 13-22 (.371) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Wizards are 8-12 (.400) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .469

Injury Report: Wizards vs. MagicFriday‘s Game, Mar. 31

  • Bradley Beal (Wizards): Beal is out for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against Orlando.
  • Daniel Gafford (Wizards): Gafford is questionable for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against Orlando.
  • Kyle Kuzma (Wizards): Kuzma is out for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against Orlando.
  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Jonathan Isaac underwent surgery to repair a torn left adductor, the Magic announced he will miss the rest of the regular-season. (Per. Woj)
  • Kevon Harris (Magic): Harris is out for Friday’s (Mar. 31) game against Washington.

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 44% (4,346/9,924) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic have an eFG% of 50% on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Magic have an eFG% of 50% in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Magic averaged 104.0 points per game (7,488 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards averaged 116.6 points per game (8,398 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Wizards have averaged 9.4 fast break points per game (687 points/73 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Wizards have averaged 10.3 fast break points per game (329 points/32 games) at home this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Wizards have made 11.3 three-pointers per game this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,541 steals/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,045 steals/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 6.8 steals per game (763 steals/112 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 7.1 steals per game (778 steals/110 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 6.6 steals per game (990 steals/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Wizards have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (758 blocks/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Wizards have averaged 6.5 steals per game (474 steals/73 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Wizards have averaged 4.8 blocks per game (538 blocks/113 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6


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