It will be a battle between Southeast Division opponents when the Washington Wizards (3-9) welcome the Orlando Magic (6-7) to Capital One Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018, and will air on Fox SportsNet Florida.
Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards Free Prediction
The Magic will be looking for a similar outcome after comfortably covering the 4-point spread against the New York Knicks in their last outing, 115-89. The total points for the game (204) finished well under the O/U total of 221.5. Orlando’s 8.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over New York, who had a mark of 15.8. The Magic’s mark was better than their season average of 11.8, while the Knicks’ was above their season average of 12.2. Orlando was lifted by Nikola Vucevic, who contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds.
The last time the Wizards took the court, they defeated the Miami Heat, 116-110, despite being 3.5-point underdogs. The total points for the game (226) came in just over the projected point total of 224. The Wizards made 28 of their 38 free throws (73.7 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.5 (above their season average of 18.0). John Wall was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 9-for-20 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Vucevic had 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Magic, who were 4-point underdogs, beat the Wizards 117-108. The game finished with a total of 225 points, which was just 3.5 points above the projected point total of 221.5 points. The Magic had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 16.2) and had a better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 16.6).
Orlando heads into the game with records of 6-7 straight up (SU) and 5-7 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Magic are involved, as eight of their 12 contests have finished under the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Washington owns records of 3-9 SU and 3-9 ATS. Unlike Orlando, games including the Wizards have a tendency to finish over the projected point total (66.7 percent).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Terrence Ross (13.2 points) has been stellar for the Magic while Dwight Howard (12.5 points and 8.0 rebounds) has contributed greatly to the Wizards.
This game should be a battle of conflicting styles. Washington has preferred an up-and-down style of play (ninth in possessions per game), while Orlando has been slower-paced (21st in possessions per game).
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Betting Notes:
On the road, Orlando is 3-1 ATS with 2 overs and 2 unders.
At home, Washington is 1-3 ATS with 3 overs and 1 under.
When holding opponents under 100 points, Orlando is 2-0 and Washington is 1-0.
In games where they score above 100 points, the Magic are 5-2 and the Wizards are 3-8.
Orlando averages 25.5 assists per game, which ranks sixth in the league. Washington ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (26.8).
The Magic average 14.8 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the league. The Wizards rank 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (16.3).
Washington ranks fourth in points off turnovers per game (20.8) while Orlando ranks 15th (16.7).
The Magic rank third in steals allowed per game (6.4) while the Wizards rank 13th (7.4).
Orlando ranks 18th in rebounds per game (44.3) while Washington ranks 28th (40.1).
The Wizards rank 19th in points in the paint per game (46.0) while the Magic rank 27th (42.5).
Orlando averages 6.2 blocks per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Washington ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
The Magic average 32.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. The Wizards rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (32.3).
Orlando averages 11.8 fast break points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. Washington ranks 24th in fast break points allowed per game (16.3).
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In its last five games, Orlando is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Washington is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over its last five games.
The Magic have outscored opponents by an average of 7.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Orlando has lost by an average of 4.5 points.
During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 108.6 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 115.0 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
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