The Orlando Magic (8-11), 1.5-point underdogs, will be at Capital One Arena to challenge the Washington Wizards (6-12) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 227.5 points and it gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards ATS Odds
Neither team was able to cover in their last matchup. The Magic (8-point favorites) beat the Golden State Warriors, 100-96, while the Wizards (12.5-point underdogs) fell to the Los Angeles Clippers, 150-125. The Orlando game went 8 points under the projected point total of 204, while the Washington game finished 35 points over the projected point total of 240.
Orlando’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Golden State. The Magic had a rate of 0.489 (above their season average of 0.478), while the Warriors posted a mark of 0.429 (below their season average of 0.486). Washington, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 12.5). Washington’s Rui Hachimura had a solid performance, recording 30 points and nine rebounds. Evan Fournier, meanwhile played a key role for Orlando with 32 points.
In their first matchup this year, Nikola Vucevic led the Magic to a 125-121 victory. He recorded a double-double with 30 points and 17 rebounds. Orlando was unable to cover as a 6-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 246 points, which was well over the projected point total of 226.5. Orlando made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, making 24 of them (92.3 percent). Washington, on the other hand, was 10-12 (83.3 percent).
Just over half of the Magic’s games have finished under the projected point total. Orlando holds records of 8-11 straight up (SU) and 6-11-2 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas tends to set the total low when the Wizards are involved, as 10 of their 19 games have ended over the total. Washington has an outstanding 11-7 record ATS, despite being 6-12 SU.
It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the up-and-down Wizards (ranked second in the league in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Magic (30th in possessions per game).
Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Magic rank fifth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.2) while the Wizards rank 12th (16.8).
- Orlando ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (22.6) while Washington ranks 29th (26.3).
- The Magic rank fifth in fast break points allowed per game (12.0) while the Wizards rank 24th (15.2).
- Orlando ranks 12th in rebounds per game (45.7) while Washington ranks 27th (42.1).
- Orlando ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (31.7) while Washington ranks 11th (33.2).
- The Magic rank second in blocks per game (6.7) while the Wizards rank 24th (3.9).
- The Magic rank third in steals allowed per game (6.7) while the Wizards rank 13th (7.4).
- Orlando averages 12.5 second chance points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. Washington ranks 24th in second chance points allowed per game (14.4).
- Orlando ranks seventh in points allowed in the paint per game (44.1) while Washington ranks 29th (53.3).
- When allowing below 100 points, Orlando is 5-2 and Washington is 2-0.
- The Magic are 6-3 when they score more than 100 points, while the Wizards are 5-12.
- Washington is 4-3 ATS at home, while Orlando is 3-5 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 4 of the Magic’s 8 road games, while 4 of the Wizards’ 7 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Orlando and Washington have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Magic are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Wizards are 1-4.
- During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 98.6 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 100.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 3.8 for the season.
