The NBA’s top scoring defense will be 6.5-point favorites at home in Amway Center, when the Orlando Magic (5-7) challenge the Washington Wizards (3-7). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 222 points and action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic ATS Odds
In the Wizards’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Minnesota Timberwolves, 137-116, as 5.5-point underdogs. The Magic, meanwhile, topped the San Antonio Spurs,111-109, resulting in a push. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Washington game went 14 points over the projected point total of 239, while the Orlando game went 7.5 points over the projected point total of 212.5.
Washington played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 12.5) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.7 (above their season average of 24.4). For those same stats, Minnesota put up marks of 16.4 and 19.1, respectively. Orlando, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.310 (above their season average of 0.186) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.8 (above their season average of 22.5). For those same stats, San Antonio put up marks of 0.067 and 19.0, respectively. Orlando received a boost from Al-Farouq Aminu, who had 13 points and 13 rebounds. Bradley Beal, meanwhile played well for Washington, finishing with 44 points and 10 assists.
The Wizards edged out the Magic in this series last year, securing victories in three out of four games. In the last game, Washington won 100-90. Washington had a better turnover percentage (7.7 vs. 9.6). Orlando, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 21.7). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Vegas is highly accurate when setting the O/U total of Wizards games, with an even split between overs and unders. Washington has an outstanding record against the spread (7-3), despite being 3-7 straight up (SU).
Magic games have a tendency to finish under the O/U total (58.3 percent). Further, Orlando owns records of 5-7 SU and 4-6-2 ATS.
Washington may have a tough time creating turnovers. Orlando ranks fourth in the NBA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.7 percent), while Washington forces the 14th-most turnovers (14.5 percent). Moreover, the Wizards’ fourth-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 109.8) will battle against the Magic’s fifth-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 100.2).
Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Orlando ranks second in blocks per game (6.6) while Washington ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (6.0).
- The Magic rank fourth in second chance points allowed per game (11.3) while the Wizards rank 23rd (15.5).
- Orlando ranks fifth in rebounds per game (47.1) while Washington ranks 21st (43.7).
- Orlando ranks second in steals allowed per game (6.4) while Washington ranks eighth (7.1).
- The Magic rank sixth in assists allowed per game (21.8) while the Wizards rank 26th (25.9).
- The Magic rank fifth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.9) while the Wizards rank 13th (17.6).
- Orlando ranks third in points allowed in the paint per game (43.2) while Washington ranks 22nd (51.0).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, Orlando is 4-1 and Washington is 2-0.
- The Magic are 3-2 when they score more than 100 points, while the Wizards are 2-7.
- Orlando is 3-3-2 ATS at home, while Washington is 5-1 ATS on the road.
- The Wizards have 3 overs and 3 unders in 6 road games.
- The Magic have 4 overs and 4 unders in 8 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Magic are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Wizards are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Orlando has 4 overs and 1 under, while Washington has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Magic’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 0.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 118.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 117.8 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
