Wizards vs. Magic, 3/21/23 NBA Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Wizards vs. Magic Prediction & Odds

A pair of struggling teams will meet in Orlando, FL on Tuesday night when the Magic host the Wizards at 7:00 p.m. ET.

With the spread essentially a pick’em and the total sitting at 226.5, what’s the wise play tonight?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

571 Washington Wizards (+1) at 572 Orlando Magic (-1); o/u 226.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Amway Center, Orlando, FL

Wizards vs. Magic Public Betting Information

Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 61% of public bettors are currently backing the Magic when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Washington Wizards DFS Spin

Kyle Kuzma (ankle) has been ruled out of Tuesday's matchup with Orlando. With Kuz sidelined, Corey Kispert and Deni Avdija are the most likely fantasy beneficiaries. Anthony Gill is expected to log a few extra minutes as well, but he's not in the streaming conversation.

Orlando Magic DFS Spin

Paolo Banchero accounted for 21 points (8-of-20 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, and one 3-pointer in Sunday's 111-105 loss to the Lakers, playing 36 minutes.  Banchero picked up a critical technical foul in the game's final minutes, but the truth of the matter was that Austin Reaves (35 points) wasn't going to let the Lakers lose. Banchero has scored 20 points or more in 36 games this season, by far the most for any rookie this season (Bennedict Mathurin is second with 24). Unfortunately, the scoring hasn't translated to fantasy basketball, as Banchero is ranked just outside the top 200 in 9-cat, per-game value. Orlando plays three games at home in Week 22, beginning Tuesday night against the Wizards.

Wizards vs. Magic NBA Betting Trends

Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Orlando

Under is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 overall

Over is 6-2 in Magic last 8 overall

Wizards vs. Magic NBA Prediction:

The Wizards are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games versus the Magic and have covered in five of their last seven meetings in Orlando. The Magic, meanwhile, are just 2-6 against the spread in their last eight games following an ATS win and are 1-6 against the number in their last seven home games.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: WASHINGTON WIZARDS +1