Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 06/03/2024, 05:50  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 06/03/2024 at 11:00 in NBA Prediction

The Washington Wizards will play host to the Orlando Magic at the Capital One Arena in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 9-52 and 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 36-26 and fourth in the Conference standings. 

The Orlando Magic are currently on fire, having won nine out of their last 11 games. They're now aiming for their fifth consecutive victory following a commanding 101-89 road triumph against the Hornets. Paolo Banchero led the charge with 22 points, while Moritz Wagner contributed 14 points coming off the bench. Despite ranking 26th in the league in scoring with an average of 111.3 points per game, the Magic's primary strength lies in their defense, conceding just 109.5 points per game, placing them third in the NBA. Interestingly, their defensive performance improves at home, where they allow only 107.2 points per game, compared to 111.6 points per game on the road. However, there's uncertainty surrounding the availability of Markelle Fultz for their upcoming match.

Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been enduring a prolonged cold streak and hoping for a turnaround after suffering their 15th consecutive loss to the Jazz 127-115 on Monday. Jordan Poole provided a bright spot, leading the team with 32 points on an efficient 11 of 18 shooting performance off the bench, while Kyle Kuzma added 23 points along with eight assists. Despite averaging 114.6 points per game, ranking 15th in the league, and shooting 47.1% from the field, ranking 17th, the Wizards have struggled significantly on the defensive end. They allow an alarming 124.7 points per game, sitting at the bottom of the league in this regard. The availability of Patrick Baldwin Jr., Isaiah Livers, and Marvin Bagley III remains doubtful for this game.