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Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic Game Predictions

Inside The Wizards staff gives you their predictions and analysis for the game against the Orlando Magic.

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The Washington Wizards (3-14) are on the road to play the Orlando Magic (12-5) at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. ET.

After a huge win the Wizards are looking to win their second straight game.

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The Magic have won seven straight games and have started the season on fire as forward tandem Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are both averaging almost 20 points per game.

Let's see how the Inside The Wizards staff views the game tonight.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit

Gage Sheets: Magic 118 Wizards 107 

Orlando turns the ball over a lot so if Washington can exploit that, then maybe they can force the pace to be a little faster and outscore them.

I don't see that happening though, the Magic have the second-best defensive rating in the NBA and a top ten offensive rebounding percentage.

Considering the Wizards are the worst defensive rebounding team in the NBA and the offense has been slowing down this could turn ugly for them.

I expect a big night from Wagner and Banchero for Orlando and them to win going away.


Darrell Owens: Magic 122, Wizards 119

The Washington Wizards (3-14) are facing the Orlando Magic (12-5) in their second game of a three-game road trip. This game will be the first of four matchups between Orlando and Washington this season. The Wizards won Monday against the Detroit Pistons 126-107. The Wizards are currently in a one-game win streak.

Now that the nine-game losing streak is over the Wizards can try to focus on building some  momentum. That will not be an easy task facing the Orlando Magic in the next two games on the road. The Magic come in as a surprise so far this season with a 12-5 record with a win over the defending champs the Denver Nuggets in their pocket. This young team is led by last year’s #1 overall pick Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and a few other young talented players. I see the Magic winning this one close and Franz Wagner having a great night.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Capital One Arena. He recently found his way back to his hometown of Flint, MI to launch a jail reform program for women.

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