- Matchup: Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: MagicTV 27
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On Monday, the Orlando Magic (2-3) will host the Washington Wizards (3-3) at the Kia Center.
The Wizards recently faced off against the Hornets, securing a victory with a score of 95-79. The Wizards recorded 17 personal fouls, while the Hornets had 27. Washington struggled from beyond the arc, making only 12 of 56 attempts. The Hornets finished the game with a free throw percentage of 58.3%, converting 7 out of 12 attempts. Charlotte claimed a total of 55 rebounds (18 offensive, 37 defensive) and managed 4 blocks. They ended the game with 22 assists and 12 steals. Defensively, the Wizards held their opponents to 29.7% shooting, allowing 30 out of 101 shots to go in. The Wizards provided 18 assists, created 12 turnovers, and recorded 6 steals. In terms of rebounding, they collected 52 boards, with 8 offensive rebounds. At the charity stripe, the Wizards hit 29 of their 35 attempts, achieving a free throw percentage of 82.9%. Overall, Washington shot 38.9% from the field, making 28 of 72 shots and sinking 10 of 30 from three-point range.
Anthony Davis played a pivotal role, finishing with 25 points on 8 of 17 shooting, alongside 13 rebounds and 1 assist in 34 minutes of play.
As they enter this matchup, the Wizards own a record of 3-3 this season. They average 110.5 points per game (20th in the league) while shooting at 46.7% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 29.3% (55 of 188) and their free throw shooting at 83.0%. On average, Washington secures 42.0 rebounds per game, accumulating 147 assists thus far, ranking 18th in the league. They turn the ball over 14.8 times each game and commit 21.8 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Wizards manage to force 13.7 turnovers per game and draw 23.8 personal fouls. They are ranked 10th in the NBA for allowing assists, yielding 143 this season. The Wizards permit a shooting percentage of 41.8% (240 out of 574) and allow 49.0 rebounds per game. Their opponents are shooting 28.7% from the three-point line, and Washington ranks 11th in points per game conceded to opponents (109.7).
In their recent game, the Magic emerged victorious, defeating the Raptors 121-114. Orlando allowed Toronto to secure 38 rebounds (15 offensive) and finished with a 40.7% success rate from three, hitting 11 of 27. At the foul line, the Magic converted 11 of 15 attempts (73.3%). Toronto hit 46 of 91 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 50.5%. By the end of the game, Orlando had scored 39 out of 74 field goal attempts, amounting to a shooting percentage of 52.7%. From three-point range, they converted 18 of 34 (52.9%) and made 25 of 29 free throws for a remarkable 86.2% success. The Raptors committed 33 fouls, allowing the Magic to visit the free throw line 29 times. Orlando also turned the ball over 13 times while securing 5 steals and obtaining 32 total rebounds (23 defensive and 9 offensive).
Desmond Bane was instrumental for the Magic during that matchup, scoring 28 points in 39 minutes while dishing out 6 assists. He registered a shooting percentage of 44.4%, making 8 of 18 shots, and secured 2 rebounds.
This season, Orlando holds a 2-3 record. They commit an average of 25.0 fouls per game and boast a free throw percentage of 77.4%. Orlando’s assists average is at 26.8 per game (14th in the league), and they yield 17.0 turnovers per contest. This season, Orlando has scored 549 points (averaging 109.8 per game) and grabs 39.4 rebounds per game. On the offensive end, the Magic shoot 45.7%, putting them at 16th in the league.
On the defensive front, the Magic rank 22nd in the NBA for points allowed per game, averaging 118.4. They create 14.2 turnovers per game and permit teams to shoot 46.5% from the field (18th in the NBA). Opponents are shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc (63 of 173) against Orlando, who also allows 74.3% of free throws. They average 30.2 assists and 46.2 rebounds surrendered per game, ranking them 30th and 22nd respectively in the NBA.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Recommendation: Choose Washington
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