Magic vs. Wizards: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 26, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 11, 2024

The Orlando Magic (17-11) are 7.5-point favorites against the Washington Wizards (5-23) on December 26, 2023 at Capital One Arena. The Wizards are struggling right now, going 2-8 during their past 10 games. The point total in this game is set at 239.

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Magic vs. Wizards Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Magic -7.5 239

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Injury Report as of December 26

Magic: Kevon Harris: Out (Coach’S Decision), Joe Ingles: Questionable (Ankle), Jalen Suggs: Questionable (Wrist), Markelle Fultz: Out (Knee)

Wizards: Kyle Kuzma: Questionable (Knee), Johnny Davis: Questionable (Calf), Delon Wright: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (-7.5)
Total Pick Under (239)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Magic vs. Wizards Stat Rankings

Magic Avg. (Rank) Wizards Avg. (Rank)
113.1 (20th) Points Scored 117 (10th)
110.4 (5th) Points Allowed 126.6 (30th)
43.6 (17th) Rebounds 39.2 (30th)
11.1 (10th) Off. Rebounds 8.2 (30th)
10 (29th) 3pt Made 12.3 (18th)
25.1 (25th) Assists 27.5 (7th)
13.9 (22nd) Turnovers 13.5 (18th)

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Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 27 21.3 6.9 4.5 1 0.6 1.3
Franz Wagner 27 20.6 5.7 3.9 1.1 0.3 1.4
Cole Anthony 27 15.3 4.6 3.7 0.8 0.5 1.4
Jalen Suggs 23 12 3.5 2.6 1.4 0.7 1.6
Moritz Wagner 27 11.8 4.1 1.3 0.5 0.4 0.5

Wizards Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kyle Kuzma 28 23 6.2 4.2 0.3 0.6 2.4
Jordan Poole 27 17.5 2.5 3.6 1.1 0.3 2
Tyus Jones 28 12.3 3 5.4 1.2 0.3 1.4
Deni Avdija 28 11.4 5.6 4 0.8 0.3 0.9
Corey Kispert 27 11.2 2.3 1.5 0.4 0.2 2

Betting Trends

  • The Magic have 19 wins in 28 games against the spread this season.
  • Orlando has two wins ATS (2-1) as a 7.5-point favorite or greater this season.
  • This year, 13 of the Magic’s 28 games have gone over the point total.
  • In seven games this year, Orlando and its opponent have combined for more than 239 points.
  • The over/under in this game is 239 points, 15.5 higher than the average total in Magic games this season.
  • Against the spread, the Wizards are 14-14-0 this season.
  • Washington’s ATS record as a 7.5-point underdog or more is 9-8.
  • This year, 16 of the Wizards’ 28 games have hit the over.
  • There have been 17 Washington’s games this year with more than 239 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Wizards games this year (239) is 4.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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