The Orlando Magic (14-19) will be at Capital One Arena to challenge the Washington Wizards (10-22) in a Southeast Division matchup. Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards ATS Odds
In the Wizards’ previous matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the Miami Heat, 123-105, as 14-point underdogs. The Magic, on the other hand, were beat by the Atlanta Hawks, 101-93, and failed to cover as 10.5-point underdogs. The Washington game went 5 points over the projected point total of 223, while the Orlando game went 15 points under the projected point total of 209.
The Wizards forced 18 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.528). Orlando, on the other hand, forced Atlanta into a turnover percentage of 18.4 (above their season average of 14.3). Washington rallied around Jordan McRae, who put up 29 points and eight assists. Nikola Vucevic had a good outing for Orlando, putting up 27 points and six rebounds.
In their two matchups this season, the Magic have won both. The two teams combined to score 247 points in their most recent game, which was well over the projected point total of 229. Orlando won 127-120, covering as a 1-point favorite. The Magic’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Wizards. Orlando had a rate of 19.5, while Washington posted a mark of 11.1. In the loss, Bradley Beal led all scorers with 42 points.
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Magic games, with 17 unders compared to 16 overs. Orlando holds records of 14-19 straight up (SU) and 13-16-4 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas tends to place the total low when the Wizards are involved, as 59.4 percent of their games have finished over the total. Additionally, Washington owns records of 10-22 SU and 17-15 ATS.
It will be a matchup of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Wizards (ranked sixth in the NBA in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Magic (28th in possessions per game).
Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Orlando ranks second in blocks per game (6.5) while Washington ranks 27th (4.0).
- The Wizards rank third in assists per game (26.6) while the Magic rank 21st (22.7).
- Orlando ranks 20th in rebounds per game (44.2) while Washington ranks last (41.9).
- Washington ranks fourth in points off turnovers per game (18.8) while Orlando ranks 11th (17.8).
- The Magic rank sixth in points allowed in the paint per game (44.1) while the Wizards rank 26th (50.9).
- The Magic rank fifth in steals per game (8.4) while the Wizards rank 12th (7.9).
- Washington ranks sixth in second chance points per game (14.2) while Orlando ranks 25th (12.1).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, Washington is 2-0 and Orlando is 8-3.
- The Magic are 10-9 when they reach the century mark, while the Wizards are 9-22.
- Orlando is 7-7-2 ATS on the road, while Washington is 6-7 ATS at home.
- The Magic have 9 overs and 7 unders in 16 road games.
- Of the Wizards’ 13 home games, they have 7 overs, 5 unders and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Orlando and Washington are both 2-3 ATS.
- The Magic have 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games, while the Wizards have 4 overs and 1 under
- The Magic’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 1.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 110.8 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 116.8 points per game (4.2 below their season average).
