- Matchup: Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Kia Center in Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Washington Wizards (16-43) are set to visit the Kia Center on Tuesday, aiming for an upset against the Orlando Magic (31-28).
In their previous game, the Wizards faced off against the Raptors but fell short, ending with a score of 134-125. The Wizards recorded 20 personal fouls compared to the Raptors’ 22. From beyond the arc, Washington made 9 of their 22 attempts. Toronto capitalized at the free-throw line, shooting 85.2% by hitting 23 of 27 attempts. On the boards, Toronto secured 35 rebounds (with 8 offensive), and tallied 8 blocks, alongside 31 assists and 7 steals. Defensively, the Wizards struggled, allowing Toronto to shoot 60.0% (51 of 85). They managed to distribute 23 assists while forcing the Raptors into 10 turnovers and securing 3 steals. On the rebounding front, Washington gathered a total of 35, including 12 offensive boards. At the charity stripe, they hit 15 of 21 attempts for a success rate of 71.4%. The Wizards concluded the game with a field-goal percentage of 53.4% (47 of 88) and nailed 16 of 34 from 3-point distance.
In terms of contributions, Riley played a pivotal role, netting 19 points on 6 of 10 shooting while logging 35 minutes and hauling in 4 rebounds. He achieved a shooting rate of 60.0% and dished out 3 assists.
The Wizards enter this contest with a record of 16-43 this season. They are averaging 112.2 points per game (24th in the NBA) and hitting 45.9% from the field. Their 3-point shooting stands at 35.3% (752 of 2,132 attempts) and a free-throw rate of 77.2%. Collectively, Washington averages 43.3 rebounds per game while dishing out 1,488 assists this season, ranking 25th in the league. They commit 15.5 turnovers and average 20.8 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Wizards force 13.7 turnovers per game while averaging 17.4 personal fouls. They sit 26th in the league for opponent assists, allowing a total of 1,699 assists this season. The Wizards concede a field-goal percentage of 47.7% (2,606 of 5,462) and average 47.9 rebounds surrendered per game, with opponents shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc. They rank 29th in points allowed, with 123.0 per game.
The Magic recently lost to the Pistons, finishing 106-92. In rebounding stats, Orlando allowed Detroit to secure 56 rebounds (including 14 offensive). The Magic struggled from deep with a mere 13.3% success rate, hitting 4 of 30 attempts, and shot 18 of 24 from the free throw line (75.0%). The Pistons were efficient, making 42 of their 93 shots (45.2%). For the Magic, they shot 29 for 77 from the floor (37.7%) and converted 10 of 36 from 3-point range (27.8%). They made 24 of their free-throw attempts for an 80.0% success rate. Detroit committed 21 fouls, leading to 30 free throw attempts for the Magic. In this matchup, Orlando tallied 32 defensive boards and 9 offensive boards, totaling 41 rebounds.
Paolo Banchero was a standout for the Magic, shooting 5 of 10 for a shooting percentage of 50.0%, and securing 11 rebounds. He recorded 24 points in 38 minutes of play along with 2 assists.
For the season, the Magic boast a record of 31-28. Offensively, they are shooting 46.1% from the field, ranking 23rd in the league. Orlando has accumulated 6,760 points this season (averaging 114.6 points per game) and secures an average of 43.4 rebounds per game. They provide 26.2 assists per game (16th in the league) with an average of 13.8 turnovers. The Magic commit 20.7 fouls per game and hold a free-throw percentage of 79.6%.
Defensively, the Magic rank 12th in the NBA, allowing 114.4 points per game. They force 15.1 turnovers on average and allow opponents a shooting percentage of 47.7% (24th in the NBA). Orlando allows 35.3% shooting from the 3-point range (687 of 1,944 attempts), while opponents hit 78.0% of their free throw attempts. They surrender 25.1 assists and 44.0 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 15th in the NBA, respectively.
What will be the outcome of tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Washington
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