Magic vs. Wizards betting: NBA preview for March 21

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The Orlando Magic (32-38) visit the Washington Wizards (15-53) in a matchup of Southeast Division teams at Capital One Arena, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 21, 2025. The Wizards are 8.5-point underdogs in the game, the third matchup between the teams this season. The over/under for the matchup is 215.5.

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Magic vs. Wizards betting lines

  • Magic odds to win: -342
  • Wizards odds to win: +274
  • Spread: Magic (-8.5)
  • Total: 215.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Magic Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Orlando is 14-21 in road contests with a 15-20 record against the spread on the road.
  • The Magic have hit the over in 14 of their 35 road games this year with a set over/under (40%).
  • Recent history seems to go against Orlando to beat the total. Their road games have averaged a total of 214.3 points per contest this season.

Magic Recent Trends

  • The Magic have a 3-7 record straight-up in their past 10 matchups, while covering the spread four times in those games.
  • The Magic’s past 10 outings saw six hit the over.
  • The last 10 Magic games averaged 213.2 total points, 2.3 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.
  • During their last 10 games, the Magic have a points-per-game average 4.2 points above their season-long scoring average.

Magic Betting Records

  • The Magic have won 64.9% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (24-13).
  • When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -342 or shorter, Orlando has a record of 8-1 (88.9% win percentage).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Magic’s implied win probability is 77.4%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.1 (27th in NBA) 47.1 (20th) 41.4 (27th) 42.3 (third) 22.8 (30th) 13.3 (14th)

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Wizards Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Wizards games have hit the over on the set point total 19 times at home this year.
  • The Wizards have a 15-18 record against the spread at home and is 7-26 in home contests.
  • Recent performance hints at an edge to the Wizards to beat the total. This year their home games averaged a total of 231.6 points per contest.

Wizards Recent Trends

  • The Wizards are 5-5 overall and 4-6 against the spread over their past 10 contests.
  • The final scores of the last 10 Wizards games have gone over the set total five times.
  • The last 10 Wizards games averaged 230.4 total points, 14.9 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Wizards have a 111.7 points-per-game average, 2.9 points above their season-long scoring average.

Wizards Betting Records

  • Washington has won 14, or 20.9%, of the 67 games it has played as underdogs this season.
  • This season, the Wizards have won four of their 44 games, or 9.1%, when they’re the underdog by at least +274 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win by the Wizards based on the moneyline is 26.7%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.9 (28th in NBA) 47.2 (21st) 44.1 (16th) 48.2 (30th) 25.6 (20th) 15.2 (27th)
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