The Washington Wizards (0-1) host the Orlando Magic (1-0) as 2-point favorites after Bradley Beal put up 31 points in the Wizards’ 113-107 loss to the 76ers. The game airs on NBCS-DC at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 26, 2020. The point total in the matchup is 228.5.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | -2 | -110 | -110 | 228.5 | -110 | -110 |
Head to Head
Orlando has come out on top in six of its last 10 head-to-head meetings with Washington. The Magic have an advantage against the spread as well (3-1) when playing the Wizards.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2020 | Magic | Magic | -10 | 218.5 | -515 | 390 | Regular Season | 123-89 ORL |
| 1/1/2020 | Magic | Wizards | -3 | 222 | -152 | 127 | Regular Season | 122-101 ORL |
| 12/3/2019 | Wizards | Wizards | -0.5 | 229.5 | -110 | -110 | Regular Season | 127-120 ORL |
| 11/17/2019 | Magic | Magic | -6 | 225.5 | -235 | 193 | Regular Season | 125-121 ORL |
| 3/13/2019 | – | Wizards | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 100-90 WAS |
| 1/25/2019 | – | Magic | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 95-91 WAS |
| 11/12/2018 | – | Wizards | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 117-109 WAS |
| 11/9/2018 | – | Magic | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 117-108 ORL |
| 4/11/2018 | – | Magic | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 101-92 ORL |
| 2/3/2018 | – | Magic | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 115-98 WAS |
Wizards Betting Information
- Washington struggled against the spread, going 35-36-1 last year.
- When favored by at least 2 points, the Wizards fared well against the spread, putting together an 8-7 record.
- In 40 of 72 (55.6%) contests last season, Washington and its opponents hit the over.
Magic Betting Information
- Orlando covered the spread in fewer than half of its contests, going 35-41-2 ATS.
- When they were at least 2-point underdogs, the Magic fared well, going 17-14 against the spread.
- Orlando and its opponents hit the over in more than half of their matchups last season — 41 of 78 (52.6%).
Over/Under Analysis
- In 39 of 72 opportunities (54.2%) last year, the Wizards and their opponents scored at least this matchup’s over/under of 228.5 points.
- In 21 of 78 outings (26.9%) last season, Orlando and its opponents combined to score at least 228.5 points.
- These two teams averaged a combined 221.7 points per game last year, 6.8 less points than the total of 228.5 set for this game.
- Opponents of the two teams averaged a combined 0.6 less points per game last season (227.9) than this matchup’s total of 228.5 points.
- The Wizards’ average point total in outings last season was 233.5, 5.0 points higher than the over/under in this game.
- The average point total for the Magic last year was 12.4 points less than this game’s over/under.
Wizards Leaders
- Russell Westbrook averaged 7.0 assists and 7.9 rebounds per game a season ago.
- Beal scored 30.5 points per game.
- Davis Bertans was prolific from the three-point line a season ago, connecting on 3.7 per game.
- Westbrook collected 1.6 per game. Thomas Bryant averaged 1.1 blocks a game.
Magic Leaders
- Nikola Vucevic contributed 19.6 points per game last season and pulled down 10.8 rebounds a contest.
- Markelle Fultz notched 5.1 assists per game.
- Terrence Ross was prolific from the three-point line a season ago, hitting 2.6 per game.
- Jonathan Isaac recorded 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.
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