With the NBA season winding down, with weeks left before the playoffs, bettors could win big with the Washington Wizards taking on the Orlando Magic. Orlando has been on a hot streak and has won five games in a row, and could be heading for a strong run before the playoffs.

The Wizards are coming off a historic loss to the Miami Heat, with letting a player score over 60 points, in their losing effort. With the season winding down, bettors could get a chance to win big with the Washington Wizards taking on the Orlando Magic.

Game Details

Date:  March 11

Time:  7:00 PM

Location:  Kia Center, Orlando, FL

TV/Streaming:  FanDuel Sports Network Florida, Monumental Sports Network, NBA League Pass

Odds: Orlando Magic -1000, ORL -13.5, o/u 229.5

Team Form & Recent Results

Washington Wizards Recent Form

• Washington has been having a nightmare season, with another loss to the Heat, and losing nine straight
• The Washington Wizards this season have been having another poor season, being 14th in the Eastern Conference.
• Washington has been playing poorly on offense, being 26th in offensive rating, 25th in PPG, and 23rd in FG%, along with being 29th in defensive rating.
• Alex Sarr, when healthy, has been playing well this season, scoring 17.2 PTS per game, with 7.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.

Orlando Magic Recent Form

• Orlando is coming off a great win against the Cavaliers and has won five straight with wins against playoff contenders.
• The Orlando Magic are in the mix for a playoff position, being seventh in the play-in race and hoping to be in the playoff picture.
• Orlando is playing well on offense, ranking 18th in offensive rating, 17th in rebounds, eighth in free throws, and well on defense, being ninth in defensive rating.
• Paolo Banchero has been a star for the Orlando Magic this season, scoring 22.2 PTS, recording 8.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.

Key Storylines

• The Washington Wizards will be without Kyshawn George, Anthony Davis, and D’Angelo Russell, while the Magic will be without Anthony Black and Franz Wagner.
• Washington will have Bub Carrington on the GTD and could potentially play in tonight’s game.
• The Wizards are coming from one of their more embarrassing losses this season, and have lost nine games in a row.
• Orlando is coming off their best win against the Cavaliers and has won five games in a row, and is in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
• Las Vegas is favoring the Magic due to their winning streak and their strong play in their last five games.

Players to Watch

Washington Wizards

• Alex Sarr
• The season for second year star for the Wizards has been playing well, scoring 17.2 PPG, with 2.7 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game.
• In the crushing loss to the Heat, Sarr scored 28 points, with six rebounds, and an assist.

Orlando Magic

• Tristan da Silva
• In the win against the Cavaliers, Silva scored 23 points, with four rebounds, and three assists.
• For the second year forward, Silva has been playing well, scoring 9.0 points a game, with 1.4 assists, and 3.7 rebounds.

Matchup Breakdown

Offense vs. Defense

The Washington Wizards are a mess this season, ranking at the bottom of the offensive ratings, being 26th in offensive efficiency, 23rd in FG%, 26th in offensive rating, and 26th in true shooting percentage. Washington has also been playing poor defense this season, being 29th in defensive rating, 21st in steals, and 23rd in team opponent shooting.

While the Wizards are playing poor basketball, the Orlando Magic are playing solid ball with scoring well, being 18th in PPG, 19th in FG%, 18th in offensive rating, and 23rd in effective field goal percentage. Orlando has also been playing solid defense, being ninth in defensive rating, 13th in Opponent Effective Field Goal %, and 21st in steals.

Coaching / Strategy Notes

For the Washington Wizards to win tonight, they need a defensive game against the Magic’s offense, which has been inconsistent at times this season. Washington also needs a solid game from Young, who has been easing his way back from injuries, and could contribute to a strong game tonight.

For the Orlando Magic to win, they need to have strong games from Bane and da Silva, with the latter having strong games for the team this season, scoring double-digit points in three of his last six games. Orlando to win against the Wizards is to hold down Young, who has been playing decently with the Wizards since coming back from injury.

Prediction

Prediction: Washington Wizards 110, Orlando Magic 117

How to Watch

• TV channel/Local broadcasts: FanDuel Sports Network Florida, Monumental Sports Network
• Streaming: NBA League Pass 
• Radio: SiriusXM

FAQ SECTION

Q: What time is the [Washington Wizards] vs. [Orlando Magic] game?  

A: [The time for the Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic will be at 7:00 PM.]

Q: Who is favored to win?  

A: [The bettors in Vegas are favoring the Orlando Magic due to their playing well in their last five games.]

Q: Where is the game being played?  

A: [Kia Center, Orlando, FL]

Q: What are the betting odds?  

A: [(Orlando Magic -1000, ORL -13.5, o/u 229.5)]

Conclusion

With the season winding down with weeks left in the season, bettors could see the Orlando Magic win a strong game against the Washington Wizards tonight. The Wizards have been playing poorly this season, and could have another poor game against the Magic tonight.

Orlando has been playing hard this season and is hoping to get another win in their pursuit of the playoffs and a chance to have a deep run this season. The season is winding down, with weeks left in the season, and bettors could win big with the Orlando Magic taking on the Washington Wizards.