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Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 12 Apr 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 101-92
26-23 29-22 21-30 25-17
Position#26
Record24-57
FormWWLLL
Points / game103.4
Allowed / game108.4
vs
Position#18
Record43-38
FormLLLLW
Points / game106.8
Allowed / game106.1
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Washington Wizards
03 Apr 2027
ORL v WAS
upcoming
02 Nov 2026
ORL94
WAS103
12 Mar 2026
ORL136
WAS131
03 Mar 2026
ORL126
WAS109
23 Feb 2025
ORL110
WAS90
10 Nov 2024
ORL121
WAS94
01 Dec 2023
ORL130
WAS125
29 Nov 2023
ORL139
WAS120
21 Mar 2023
ORL122
WAS112
30 Dec 2022
ORL100
WAS119
09 Jan 2022
ORL100
WAS102
13 Nov 2021
ORL92
WAS104
07 Apr 2021
ORL116
WAS131
08 Jan 2020
ORL123
WAS89
17 Nov 2019
ORL125
WAS121
25 Jan 2019
ORL91
WAS95
09 Nov 2018
ORL117
WAS108
11 Apr 2018
ORL101
WAS92
03 Feb 2018
ORL98
WAS115
25 Nov 2016
ORL91
WAS94
05 Nov 2016
ORL88
WAS86
09 Jan 2016
ORL99
WAS105
28 Oct 2015
ORL87
WAS88
10 Dec 2014
ORL89
WAS91
30 Oct 2014
ORL98
WAS105
11 Apr 2014
ORL86
WAS96
14 Mar 2014
ORL101
WAS105
29 Mar 2013
ORL97
WAS92
19 Dec 2012
ORL90
WAS83
01 Feb 2012
ORL109
WAS103
04 Jan 2012
ORL103
WAS85
16 Feb 2011
ORL101
WAS76
28 Oct 2010
ORL112
WAS83
07 Apr 2010
ORL121
WAS94
05 Feb 2010
ORL91
WAS92
06 Jan 2009
ORL89
WAS80
08 Nov 2008
ORL106
WAS81
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
98-118
98
118
-20
84avg 94
H22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
105-99
105
99
+6
106avg 94
H24/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
104-111
104
111
-7
94avg 94
H28/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
82-90
82
90
-8
67avg 94
H30/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
88-94
88
94
-6
67avg 94
A01/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
97-73
97
73
+24
94avg 94
A03/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
105-100
105
100
+5
100avg 94
H04/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
100-137
100
137
-37
86avg 94
H06/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
101-112
101
112
-11
91avg 94
A08/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
86-102
86
102
-16
78avg 94
A10/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-32
26-38
16-25
33-23
26-23
12-23
39-28
28-25
33-36
18-22
30-27
23-26
24-30
20-27
25-9
13-24
18-21
25-35
21-13
24-25
27-25
19-20
22-16
29-12
33-22
23-29
21-23
28-26
25-43
24-29
26-31
25-34
24-35
26-26
24-28
27-23
21-31
21-14
25-29
19-28
200.2Avg total
96.6Scored
103.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (81)103.4108.4211.9-5.030%
Season at home (40)103.8107.7211.5-3.940%
Season away (41)103.1109.1212.2-6.020%
Last 10 (10)96.6103.6200.2-7.030%
Last 5 (5)97.8104.8202.6-7.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (18)99.9108.8208.8-8.922%
vs Similar (11)99.399.4198.6-0.136%
vs Weaker (1)105.099.0204.0+6.0100%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
100-108
100
108
-8
100avg 100
H23/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
97-101
97
101
-4
89avg 100
H25/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
116-106
116
106
+10
121avg 100
H27/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
92-103
92
103
-11
84avg 100
A29/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
107-93
107
93
+14
103avg 100
H31/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
94-113
94
113
-19
90avg 100
A01/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
104-120
104
120
-16
102avg 100
A04/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
115-119
115
119
-4
112avg 100
A06/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
97-103
97
103
-6
83avg 100
H06/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
113-101
113
101
+12
118avg 100
H11/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-23
27-32
33-23
24-30
21-19
32-42
18-16
26-24
21-24
38-21
29-21
28-40
24-23
25-26
17-32
26-22
30-27
20-24
37-23
20-19
27-36
32-32
16-19
19-26
24-35
25-36
26-24
29-25
26-39
28-20
36-23
25-37
22-21
26-31
29-29
20-22
22-30
30-24
27-18
34-29
210.2Avg total
103.5Scored
106.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (81)106.8106.1212.9+0.753%
Season at home (41)108.5105.3213.8+3.256%
Season away (40)105.0106.9211.9-1.950%
Last 10 (10)103.5106.7210.2-3.230%
Last 5 (5)104.6111.2215.8-6.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)102.2108.0210.2-5.820%
vs Similar (21)107.6107.7215.3-0.152%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)101.8101.0202.8+0.850%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.4-4.4Q1: -4.4-4.4Q2Q2: -4.9-4.9Q2: -0.5-0.5Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: +4.0+4.0Q4Q4: +0.3+0.3Q4: -2.3-2.3
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.4-4.4Q1: -4.4-4.4Q2Q2: -4.9-4.9Q2: -0.5-0.5Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: +4.0+4.0Q4Q4: +0.3+0.3Q4: -2.3-2.3
Orlando MagicWashington Wizards
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
49-70
49
70
-21
H22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
38-46
38
46
-8
H24/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
51-58
51
58
-7
H28/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
44-57
44
57
-13
H30/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
43-56
43
56
-13
A01/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
46-45
46
45
+1
A03/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
56-51
56
51
+5
H04/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
49-72
49
72
-23
H06/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
50-61
50
61
-11
A08/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
42-45
42
45
-3
A10/04
NBA
102.9Avg total
46.8Scored
56.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.455.3104.8-5.927%-
Last 30 at home (17)50.856.0106.8-5.229%-
Last 30 away (13)47.654.5102.1-6.823%-
Last 10 (10)46.856.1102.9-9.320%-
Last 5 (5)48.654.8103.4-6.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (18)50.457.9108.3-7.628%-
vs Similar (11)48.951.9100.8-3.027%-
vs Weaker (1)38.046.084.0-8.00%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
43-55
43
55
-12
H23/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
53-61
53
61
-8
H25/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
59-45
59
45
+14
H27/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
D
49-49
49
49
+0
A29/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
50-51
50
51
-1
H31/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
59-68
59
68
-9
A01/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
49-71
49
71
-22
A04/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
54-59
54
59
-5
A06/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
48-52
48
52
-4
H06/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H11/04
NBA
108.1Avg total
51.6Scored
56.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.554.4107.9-0.840%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.452.9106.3+0.540%-
Last 30 away (15)53.755.8109.5-2.140%-
Last 10 (10)51.656.5108.1-4.910%-
Last 5 (5)52.460.8113.2-8.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)54.858.6113.4-3.820%-
vs Similar (21)53.053.6106.6-0.643%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)54.853.2108.0+1.550%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 96.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.7 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.3 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.228.3
47.8%
51.0%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.48.9
29.3%
36.1%26.7
🏀 Free throws18.713.3
71.1%
76.5%13.3
They take 89.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 103.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.8 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.1 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.328.9
50.4%
51.0%57.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.310.7
39.2%
36.1%32.1
🏀 Free throws17.413.6
78.2%
76.5%13.6
They take 84.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 12 Apr 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLLWWLLLWL
Washington Wizards
WLLLLWLWLL
#26
League position
#18
-7.1
Net rating
-3.3
97.5
Offensive rating
105.2
104.6
Defensive rating
108.5
46.5%
Effective FG%
53.1%
51.2%
Opp. effective FG%
54.2%
11.7%
Turnover %
15.7%
20.4%
Off. rebound %
22.0%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.21
29.3%
3-point %
39.2%
66.1%
Assist %
70.7%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence97.5 · 105.2Defence104.6 · 108.5Shooting46.5% · 53.1%3-point %29.3% · 39.2%Ball care11.7% · 15.7%Off. rebounds20.4% · 22.0%Free throws0.21 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)30% · 30%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Washington Wizards
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
10/04/18AMilwaukee Bucks86-102
08/04/18AToronto Raptors101-112
06/04/18HCharlotte Hornets100-137
04/04/18HDallas Mavericks105-100
03/04/18ANew York Knicks97-73
01/04/18AAtlanta Hawks88-94
30/03/18HChicago Bulls82-90
28/03/18HBrooklyn Nets104-111
24/03/18HPhoenix Suns105-99
22/03/18HPhiladelphia 76ers98-118
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/04/18HBoston Celtics113-101
06/04/18HAtlanta Hawks97-103
06/04/18ACleveland Cavaliers115-119
04/04/18AHouston Rockets104-120
01/04/18AChicago Bulls94-113
31/03/18HCharlotte Hornets107-93
29/03/18ADetroit Pistons92-103
27/03/18HSan Antonio Spurs116-106
25/03/18HNew York Knicks97-101
23/03/18HDenver Nuggets100-108

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL30%
HomeWLLWL40%
AwayLLWLL20%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games814041
Win %30%40%20%
Points / game103.4103.8103.1
Allowed / game108.4107.7109.1
Point differential-5.0-3.9-6.0
Avg total211.9211.5212.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%15%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won41% (17)67% (6)27% (11)
Overtime %2%5%0%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW53%
HomeLWWLW56%
AwayLLLLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games814140
Win %53%56%50%
Points / game106.8108.5105.0
Allowed / game106.1105.3106.9
Point differential+0.7+3.2-1.9
Avg total212.9213.8211.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%29%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (24)45% (11)46% (13)
Overtime %7%7%8%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Houston Rockets81651680%112.7104.0+8.7
2 Toronto Raptors81592273%111.7103.7+8.0
3 Golden State Warriors82582471%113.5107.5+6.0
4 Boston Celtics81542767%103.9100.5+3.5
5 Philadelphia 76ers81513063%109.6105.4+4.1
6 Cleveland Cavaliers81503162%111.0109.9+1.1
7 Utah Jazz81483359%104.399.8+4.5
8 Portland Trail Blazers81483359%105.7103.1+2.5
9 Indiana Pacers82483459%105.6104.2+1.4
10 Oklahoma City Thunder81473458%107.5104.2+3.3
11 San Antonio Spurs81473458%102.899.6+3.2
12 New Orleans Pelicans81473458%111.6110.6+1.0
13 Minnesota Timberwolves81463557%109.5107.3+2.2
14 Denver Nuggets81463557%110.0108.5+1.6
15 Milwaukee Bucks81443754%106.6106.5+0.1
16 Washington Wizards81433853%106.8106.1+0.7
17 Miami Heat81433853%103.3102.9+0.4
18 Los Angeles Clippers81423952%109.1108.9+0.2
19 Detroit Pistons81384347%103.6104.1-0.5
20 Charlotte Hornets82364644%108.2108.0+0.3
21 Los Angeles Lakers81344742%108.0109.7-1.8
22 Brooklyn Nets81285335%106.7110.3-3.6
23 New York Knicks81285335%104.4108.1-3.8
24 Chicago Bulls81275433%103.1109.9-6.7
25 Sacramento Kings81265532%98.9106.1-7.2
26 Orlando Magic81245730%103.4108.4-5.0
27 Dallas Mavericks82245829%102.3105.4-3.0
28 Atlanta Hawks82245829%103.4108.8-5.5
29 Memphis Grizzlies81225927%99.0105.1-6.1
30 Phoenix Suns82216126%103.9113.3-9.4
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic26292125101
Washington Wizards2322301792
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