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Washington Wizards @ Orlando Magic Predictions & Odds 03 04 2026

Publish Date: 03/02/2026
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Washington Wizards (16-44) meet Orlando Magic (31-28) on 3 March with enough moving parts to reward a closer look. Average margin over the last five sits at -82 for Washington Wizards and -19 for Orlando Magic, which helps show whether games have been tight.

Recent totals splits are 3-2-0 for Washington Wizards and 3-2-0 for Orlando Magic, a small clue about game feel. If you are tracking the board later, TGT NBA lines is the reference point.

The stage is Kia Center and the tip is 7:00 pm US/Eastern, with FDSFL on TV. It is a straightforward setup, which makes the basketball part easier to read.



Latest Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic Odds – Moneylines, Spreads & Over/Unders

Orlando Magic open as decisive 16-point chalk at Kia Center. It’s a number that implies a comfortable path for the favourite if the game plays to expectation. The total lands at a average total of 228. The total has dropped 1.5 from the opener, a move that can point toward an Under look. Since open, the spread has tightened by 0.5 points, a move that can hint at early interest on Washington Wizards.

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Over/Under -108 DraftKings -105 FanDuel

Note: The odds table above updates dynamically. The written odds breakdown reflects the numbers at the moment it was generated, so the table and text can be different if the market moves.

Our Against the Spread Choice is Orlando Magic

We shade to Orlando Magic ATS. Over the last five games, Washington Wizards sit at 40% while Orlando Magic sit at 50%, which works out to about a 10% difference in cover frequency. On this number that means lay the points.

ATS stat Washington Wizards Orlando Magic
Season ATS record (W-L-P) 26-34-0 24-34-1
Season ATS 40% 40%
Last 5 ATS record 2-3-0 2-2-1
Last 5 ATS 40% 50%
Head-to-head ATS record 1-1-0 1-1-0
Head-to-head ATS 50% 50%

Our Over/Under Choice is Over

We shade Over at 228. The combined split we are using is 60% toward Over, and that is enough to treat it as more than a coin flip.

Over/Under stat Washington Wizards Orlando Magic
Season Over/Under record 32-28 30-29
Season Over 50% 50%
Last 5 Over/Under record 3-2-0 3-2-0
Last 5 Over 60% 60%
Head-to-head Over/Under record 0-2-0 0-2-0
Head-to-head Over 0% 0%

NBA Head-To-Head History: Key Stats

With 2 meetings thus far between Wizards and Magic, the season history gives a baseline the read for this spot. They are even in the series at 1 – 1, with each side claimed 1 meeting so far. The most recent meeting finished 110-90, with Magic winning by 20 and creating a cushion on the scoreboard. The record is level in the season set, so the last result is the clearest separator available.

Meetings This Season 2
Last Meeting Score 110-90
Last Meeting Winner Magic
Last Meeting Margin 20
Wizards Vs Magic Record 1 – 1
Wizards Vs Magic Total Points 216.4 – 216.4

Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic: Recent Form & Momentum

The last 10 games give a steadier read than a single hot night because the numbers capture both scoring and resistance. Scoring output has been about even between the two teams in the last 10. Washington Wizards have been allowing more points per game in that same span. Even if the headline rows look similar, small edges on both ends can add up, and Orlando Magic have won about 200% more often than Washington Wizards across the last 10. Net points per game equals points per game minus points allowed per game.

Recent form (Last 10) Washington Wizards Orlando Magic
Record 2-8 6-4
Win rate 20% 60%
Points per game 111.9 112.6
Points allowed per game 125.1 107.4
Net points per game -13.2 +5.2
Point differential (Last 10 total) -132 +52
Field goal % 46.3% 45.6%
3PT % 35.7% 35.4%

In a short window, wins matter, but how a team is winning matters too. Washington Wizards have 0 wins in the last five and Orlando Magic have 2. The last five have leaned toward Orlando Magic on average margin, which often shows up in who controls the late possessions.

Momentum form (Last 5) Washington Wizards Orlando Magic
Wins (Last 5) 0 2
Losses (Last 5) 5 3
Win rate (Last 5) 0% 40%
Average margin (Last 5) -82 -19

Injury List Washington Wizards & Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic comes in with the cleaner injury picture, which matters because fewer absences usually mean a steadier rotation and fewer late adjustments. Washington Wizards has more uncertainty around availability, so this game may ask more from its depth and secondary pieces.

The spot also looks a little cleaner for Orlando Magic, whether that edge comes from rest, workload, or travel. If Washington Wizards is the team dealing with the tighter turnaround, heavier mileage, or busier recent stretch, that can show up in pace, legs, and late-game execution.

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– Illness
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– Hand
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Paolo Banchero
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– Quad
Jett Howard
– Illness
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– Thumb
Tristan da Silva
– Shoulder
Jase Richardson
– Ankle
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