Wizards vs. Magic Point Spread Pick 3/21/23

 Washington Wizards (32-39 SU, 32-37-2 ATS) vs. Orlando Magic (29-43 SU, 39-32-1 ATS)

When: Tuesday, March 21st, 7:00 PM (ET)

Where: Amway Center, FL, Orlando

TV: NBC

Point Spread: Wash +1/Orl -1 (Stop wasting your hard earned cash! Bet on games at -105 odds instead of -110 at BetAnySports Sportsbook! You’ll be so glad you switched!)

Total: 227

Money Line: Wiz -106/Magic -115

Notable Injuries

Wizards

• Kyle Kuzma (Out) Ankle

Magic

• Jonathan Isaac (Out) Injury Management
• Jalen Suggs (Out) Concussion

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Washington is 32-39 overall. When taking to the road, Washington has a mark of 16-21 and a win percentage of 43%. Currently, the team is 11th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 32-37-2 vs. the spread. Washington travels to take on the Magic, hoping to avoid their 3rd straight loss.

In their last outing, Washington was unable to come away with a win against the Kings, losing by a score of 132-118. Kyle Kuzma led the team with 33 points, but it was not enough to overcome their status as 5-point underdogs. The Wizards also ended up with an ATS loss in the game.

Heading into the game, Orlando is 29-43 overall. When playing at home, Orlando has a mark of 16-19 and a win percentage of 46%. Currently, the team is 13th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 39-32-1 vs. the spread. In Orlando’s last five games, the Magic have a straight-up record of 2-3 while going 4-1 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 3-7 and 5-5 ATS.

In their most recent matchup, the Lakers defeated Orlando with a score of 111-105. Paolo Banchero scored the most points for the team with 21, but it was not enough to earn the win. The Magic were 6 points ahead going into the game.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Wizards picked up the 119-100 win over the Magic. The Wizards’ margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as 4.5 point favorite. So far this season, the Wizards have a record of 2-0 vs. the Magic. In terms of betting, Washington has an ATS record of 3-1-1 in the previous five matchups vs. Orlando. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of +13 points per game in favor of the Wizards. The over-under record in these same games is 3-2, with the teams combining for an average of 225 points per game.

Analysis

This season, Washington is averaging just 112.8 points per game, which places them 23rd in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA, at just 98.0 possessions per game. Washington comes into the game ranked just 24th in 3-point attempts per game. So far, they have connected on 35.8% of their shots from deep, which places them 21st in the NBA. On defense, the Wizards allow an average of 112.0 points per game, placing them 16th in the league. So far, teams have shot 35.92% on their looks from outside vs. Washington. This figure places them 21st in 3-point shooting defense.

Heading into today’s game, Washington will need a strong offensive effort from Kristaps Porzingis and the team’s supporting cast, as Kyle Kuzma won’t be available vs. Orlando. So far, Kuzma is averaging 21.2 points per game. Porzingis leads the Wizards at 22.8 points per contest.

Coming into the game, Orlando’s offense is ranked just 26th in scoring at 111.5 points per game. This has come while being the 17th-ranked unit in pace. So far, the Magic are averaging 99.1 possessions per contest. Orlando has struggled with their 3-point shot this season, as they are currently ranked just 25th in 3-point shooting percentage at 34.5%. In addition, they are near the bottom of the league in attempts, at just 30.8 attempts per contest. On defense, the Magic are allowing an average of 112.23 points per game, placing them 20th in the league. So far, teams have shot 36.62% on their looks from outside vs. Orlando. This figure places them 27th in 3-point shooting defense.

Going into today’s game, Franz Wagner is the leading scorer for the Orlando team, with an average of 18.7 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 48.7%. The team’s second top scorer is Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 20.0 points per game.

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Betting Trends

• The Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• The Wizards are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a losing record.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

The Wizards don’t have many wins to show for their recent play. However, they’ve played decent basketball, hanging with some pretty good teams. They’ll be catching an Orlando Magic team that just played a four-game road trip and then had to fly back east and lose three hours. For those not aware, jet lag affects you worse on the second day, not the next day. I expect the Magic to come out flat Tuesday night and for the Wizards to get the win. Bet the Wizards at +21 or the Magic at +19 by inserting either into a massive 20 point NBA teaser found at Wagerweb Sportsbook!