Wizards vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 21

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 21, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Wizards (32-39) are -0.5 favorites vs. the Magic (29-43)
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSFL & NBCS-DC

The Washington Wizards visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Orlando.

The Wizards are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -0.5 (-110).

The Wizards vs Magic Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 33-36 against the spread, while the Magic are 39-31 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards-0.5 -110O 225.5 -110-110
Orlando Magic +0.5 -110U 225.5 -110-110

Magic vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Wizards will win Tuesday‘s game with 53.9% confidence.

Magic vs Wizards Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Wizards will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 53.9% confidence.

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


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  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 54 of their last 78 games (+27.85 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 away games (+12.40 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 38 games (+12.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 75 games (+10.87 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+9.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 47 games (+21.30 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+11.68 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 46 games (+11.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 30 of their last 48 games (+10.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 64 games (+9.95 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 33-36 (-6.6 Units / -8.46% ROI).

  • 32-39 against the Moneyline (-1.1 Units / -1.11% ROI)
  • 33-36 against the Over for game total points (-6.6 Units / -8.45% ROI)
  • 36-33 against the Under for game total points (-0.3 Units / -0.38% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 39-31 (+4.95 Units / 6.25% ROI).

  • 29-43 against the Moneyline (+12.85 Units / 15.54% ROI)
  • 36-36 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 36-36 against the Under for game total points (-3.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 75 games (-19.95 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 31 games at home (-17.25 Units / -50% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 81 games (-14.04 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 72 games (-13.93 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 82 games (-13.37 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 78 games (-34.90 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 75 games (-20.47 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 69 games (-16.80 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 54 games (-16.66 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 4Q Spread in 17 of their last 47 games (-15.42 Units / -30% ROI)

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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

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

Injury Report: Magic vs. WizardsTuesday‘s Game, Mar. 21

  • 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)
  • Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs is out for Tuesday’s (Mar. 21) game against Washington.
  • Kyle Kuzma (Wizards): Kuzma is OUT for Tuesday’s (Mar. 21) game against Orlando.

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 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 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

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


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