Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards 1/21/23 – The Wizards will host the Orlando Magic on Saturday. As this is being written, Orlando will face New Orleans on Friday. Washington is coming off a win of 116 to 105 over the New York Knicks Wednesday. It seems that NBA betting odds favor the Washington Wizards.
Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards
Date & Time: Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Capital One Arena
Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Betting Odds
Magic
Moneyline: +190
Spread: +5.5 (-105)
Total: TBD
Wizards
Moneyline: -210
Spread: -5.5 (-105)
Total: TBD
Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Analysis
On Friday, Orlando Magic will host New Orleans. After that game, the Magic will travel to Washington to face the Wizards. The back-to-back loss was the Magic’s 119-116 road defeat to the Denver Nuggets. The Magic trailed by 69 to 54 in the first half. Orlando was unable to overcome this. Markelle Fultz led Orlando with 20 points. Franz Wagner had 19, Paolo Banchero had 18, and Bol Bol scored 17 points. The Magic currently rank 13th in the East, at 16-28. They are also 6-16 on the road. The Magic are averaging 110.5 points per game this season. They also allow 114.3 points per game and shoot 46.9% from the field, and 34.3% from three.
Washington won 116-105 against the New York Knicks to return to the win column. After taking an early lead, the Wizards jumped out to a lead of 35-22 in the first quarter. They then cruised to victory. Washington’s leader was Kyle Kuzma, who scored 27 points and had 13 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis had 22 points and 11 rebounds. Bradley Beal had 18 points, and Monte Morris had 13. Deni Avdija scored 14 points, while Delon Wright scored 11. They are currently 19-26 and 12th in the East. However, they are 11-10 at home and 5-5 in 10 of their last 10. Washington is led by Beal, who is averaging 22.7 points per game, Porzingis, 22.2 and Kuzma. Rui Hachimura has 12.4 PPG and Morris 10.3 PPG respectively, adding 21.7 points each. The Wizards average 111.9 PPG, allow 113.2 PPG, and shoot 47.9% from the field. They also shoot 34.5% from three.
Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Against the Spread
Magic are 2-3 in their last 5 games. The Magic are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread. The Magic are 11-10 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Magic’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 13 of Magic’ 22 last games at home
The Wizards are 2-3 in their last 5 games. The Wizards are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. The Wizards are 11-12 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Wizards’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 12 of Wizards’ 21 last games at home
Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Free Pick
The Wizards have been inconsistent against the spread this season. However, it is a great matchup against a tired Magic team. The Washington Wizards are the best NBA bets tonight.
Free Pick: Washington Wizards
