Tonight, the NBA action shifts to the game between the Orlando Magic and the Washington Wizards at 7:00 PM EDT. The match is a highly anticipated encounter, with the two teams vying for supremacy. Bookmakers are favoring the Orlando Magic (-1, -115), while giving the Washington Wizards (+1, -105) the benefit of the underdog tag. The over/under betting line is set at 225.5 points, which clearly indicates that the game could be a high-scoring affair.
The Magic is coming off a close loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, with the scoreboard reading 113-108. On the other hand, the Wizards recorded a commanding 130-111 win over the Boston Celtics in their last game played three days ago.
Head-to-Head
The two teams have faced each other a couple of times, with the last encounter taking place on March 21, 2023. In that fixture, the Magic emerged victorious with a scoreline of 122-112, covering the spread as favorites. The total for that game was set at 224.0 and exceeded by 10.0 points, with the result going over.
Against the Spread
A team’s performance against the spread is always an important factor to consider before placing a bet, and that is exactly what we will do. In their previous ten games, the Magic has managed to cover the spread eight times, which is quite an impressive feat. Conversely, the Wizards’ form has been a bit lackluster, with the team only covering the spread in three out of their last ten matches.
Totals Trends
The total points scored in a match might not necessarily impact the outcome, but it’s still advisable to take a look at the trends before placing a bet. The Magic has gone over in five out of their last ten matches, and under in the remaining five games. As for the Wizards, there is no significant trend, as the total has gone over in four of their last ten matches and under in six of them.
Our Pick
As always, we rely on our expert tipsters to provide insights, and this matchup is no different. We’re following the hot Shark player DougTuna661, and taking the Over 225.5 (-110) for tonight’s game. But as sports bettors, remember to always play responsibly and exercise caution while gambling. Good luck!