The Washington Wizards (2-8) will attempt to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Orlando Magic (4-7) at Amway Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018, and will air on Fox SportsNet Florida.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 219 points with Washington opening as a 3-point favorite.
Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic Free Prediction
The Wizards are hoping for a better outcome after failing to cover as 2-point favorites in their 119-100 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their last contest. The game’s total points (219) were under the O/U total of 228. Dallas won the rebounding battle. The Mavericks had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. five), defensive rebounds (40 vs. 27) and total rebounds (50 vs. 32). John Wall was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 8-for-20 shooting.
The last time the Magic took the court, they were beaten by the Detroit Pistons, 103-96. They failed to cover as 2.5-point underdogs. The total points for the game (199) were under the O/U total of 213. Converting at the free throw line was one of Detroit’s biggest strengths. They were 18-20 (90.0 percent), while the Magic were just 7-9 (77.8 percent). With 15 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, Aaron Gordon had a good game for Orlando.
This contest should be a matchup of opposite paces. Washington has preferred an up-and-down style of play (seventh in possessions per game), while Orlando has been slower-paced (25th in possessions per game).
Washington heads into the contest with records of 2-8 straight up (SU) and 2-8 against the spread (ATS). Wizards matchups tend to finish over the total (60.0 percent).
Meanwhile, Orlando is 4-7 SU and 4-7 ATS. Unlike Washington, Magic games tend to go under the projected point total (72.7 percent).
After the Wizards won three out of four matchups against the Magic last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Orlando won 101-92. Orlando was effective at getting and making free throws. The Magic made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent), while the Wizards were just 16-27 (59.3 percent).
Wizards vs. Magic Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Washington is 1-5 ATS on the road with 3 overs and 3 unders.
Orlando is 1-6 ATS at home with 6 unders and 1 over.
Washington and Orlando are both 1-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points.
When scoring more than 100 points, the Magic are 3-2 and the Wizards are 2-7.
Washington ranks fifth in points off turnovers per game (20.3) while Orlando ranks 25th (15.1).
The Magic rank seventh in second chance points per game (15.2) while the Wizards rank 26th (10.7).
Orlando ranks ninth in assists per game (24.9) while Washington ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (27.1).
The Magic rank ninth in fast break points allowed per game (12.3) while the Wizards rank 27th (18.0).
Orlando ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (6.6) while Washington ranks 15th (7.6).
The Magic rank 19th in rebounds per game (44.1) while the Wizards rank 28th (39.8).
Washington ranks second in blocks per game (7.0) while Orlando ranks ninth (5.9).
The Wizards rank eighth in three pointers attempted per game (33.9) while the Magic rank 15th in three pointers allowed per game (31.3).
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In its last five outings, Washington is 1-4 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Orlando is 1-4 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over its last five games.
The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 10.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 101.8 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 108.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
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