Magic vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 06, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Magic are -7.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Watch the game on MNMT | BSFL

The Orlando Magic visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington, DC.

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

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

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 41-21 against the spread, while the Wizards are 28-32 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic-7.5 -105O 224.5 -110-275
Washington Wizards +7.5 -115U 224.5 -110+230

Wizards vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Magic will win Wednesday‘s game with 81.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Magic and Wizards.

Wizards vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Wizards will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 52.2% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 50 of their last 75 games (+22.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 74 games (+16.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 49 games (+15.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 49 games (+14.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 74 games (+14.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 32 games (+12.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 1Q Spread in 42 of their last 71 games (+11.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 34 games (+11.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.00 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 36 games (+10.15 Units / 28% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 41-21 (+18 Units / 26.47% ROI).

  • 36-26 against the Moneyline (+16 Units / 15.66% ROI)
  • 28-33 against the Over for game total points (-8.3 Units / -12.17% ROI)
  • 33-28 against the Under for game total points (+2.2 Units / 3.23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 28-32 (-7.15 Units / -10.66% ROI).

  • 9-52 against the Moneyline (-38.95 Units / -61.97% ROI)
  • 30-30 against the Over for game total points (-3.1 Units / -4.61% ROI)
  • 30-30 against the Under for game total points (-3 Units / -4.48% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 78 games (-44.15 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 66 games (-24.15 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 3Q Spread in 22 of their last 66 games (-22.80 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 54 games (-19.45 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 79 games (-14.80 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 73 games (-20.70 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 41 away games (-17.35 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 68 games (-15.80 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 41 games (-15.25 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 15 of their last 41 away games (-13.95 Units / -30% ROI)

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

The Magic are 24-10 (.706) when winning the rebounding margin this season — T-10th-best in the NBA. The Wizards have averaged 48.2 rebounds/game this season — 2nd-lowest in the NBA.

The Magic are 26-8 (.765) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 8th-best in the NBA. The Wizards have allowed 124.7 points per game this season — worst in the NBA.

The Magic were undefeated (5-0) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

The Magic were 13-19 (.406) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

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

The Wizards are 2-27 (.069) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

The Wizards are winless (0-4) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Wizards are 4-34 (.105) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .426

The Wizards are 1-26 (.037) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .220

Injury Report: Wizards vs. MagicWednesday‘s Game, Mar. 6

  • Isaiah Livers (Washington Wizards): Hip, Out
  • Deni Avdija (Washington Wizards): Heel, Out
  • Markelle Fultz (Orlando Magic): Knee, Out

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 619 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (894 assists/ 584 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Magic averaged 21.8 assists per game (892 assists/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Magic have a 30% free throw rate (1,374 free throw attempts/4,566 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 18.9 fast break points per game (510 points/27 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards have averaged 9.3 fast break points per game (492 points/53 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Wizards are shooting 33% from three (290/871) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Wizards have averaged 55.7 points in the paint per game (2,950 points/53 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.7

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,831 rebounds/53 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Magic have averaged 8.2 steals per game (433 steals/53 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have 1,036 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th most among NBA teams

The Magic have averaged 8.1 steals per game (564 steals/70 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have allowed 17.1 second chance points per game (906 points/53 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards have allowed 19.2 second chance points per game (499 points/26 games) at home this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Wizards averaged 6.8 steals per game (561 steals/82 games) last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Wizards have allowed 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (532 rebounds/53 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 8.4


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