Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic Game Predictions (12-26-23)

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

The Washington Wizards (5-23) return home to face the (17-11) Orlando Magic at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. E.S.T. 

You won't have to stay up past midnight to watch the Wizards tonight which is the first of the good news.

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Washington guard Delon Wright looks like he will be making his return tonight, which will be a huge boost for on the defensive side of the floor.

It might be the first time every play on the Wizards roster is available so it will be interesting to see how coach Wes Unseld Jr. handles the rotation.

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

Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright (55) reaches for a loose ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena / Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Gage Sheets: Wizards 125 Magic 121

Washington had a nice four-day break after the long west coast road trip, and it was needed.

If, and that is a big if, everyone is actually healthy and will play tonight the Wizards have a chance to win.

Orlando does a good job getting offensive rebounds and that will be the key to the game, if Washington can finish good defensive possessions, they can win this game.

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Darrell Owens: Magic 124 Wizards 119

The Washington Wizards (5-23) are facing the Orlando Magic (17-11) in the first game of a four-game home stint. This game will be the third of four matchups between Orlando and Washington this season. Orlando has a 2-0 lead in the season series. Orlando won game one 139-120 and game two 130-125. The Wizards lost Friday against the Golden State Warriors 129-118.

In tonight‘s game, I can see the Wizards taking advantage of the Magic’s injuries, but I’m just not sure if they will be able to pull it off. Washington has not been able to hold leads this year and I think this Orlando team is one of the most talent young teams in the Eastern Conference. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have been a problem all season.

Kyle Kuzma is probable for tonight with a knee injury, but I think he will play and if he has a good night, I think the Wizards will win. Unfortunately, I’m still going with the Magic to win this one 124-119 also taking a 3-0 in the season series.

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