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Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 12 Mar 2026
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 136-131 (OT)
36-26 27-30 33-25 27-42 13-8
Position#13
Record35-27
FormWWWWW
Points / game115.2
Allowed / game113.5
vs
Position#30
Record16-48
FormLLLLL
Points / game112.6
Allowed / game123.7
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2025-26
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
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
110-113 OT
110
113
-3
100avg 105
A21/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
111-109
111
109
+2
105avg 105
A23/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
110-109
110
109
+1
101avg 105
A25/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
108-113
108
113
-5
97avg 105
H27/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
92-106
92
106
-14
82avg 105
H01/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
126-109
126
109
+17
130avg 105
H04/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
115-114
115
114
+1
109avg 105
H06/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
119-92
119
92
+27
119avg 105
A07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
130-91
130
91
+39
135avg 105
A09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
128-122
128
122
+6
124avg 105
H11/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-21
26-22
22-34
23-19
29-25
28-28
31-36
23-20
25-33
28-23
26-24
31-29
29-22
24-21
27-38
28-32
26-23
31-27
18-31
17-25
27-24
30-30
40-27
29-28
26-33
34-29
31-26
24-26
27-30
33-20
30-28
29-14
25-15
42-40
33-15
30-21
38-35
24-27
34-27
32-33
222.7Avg total
114.9Scored
107.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (62)115.2113.5228.7+1.656%
Season at home (31)115.3113.2228.5+2.165%
Season away (31)115.0113.9228.9+1.148%
Last 10 (10)114.9107.8222.7+7.170%
Last 5 (5)123.6105.6229.2+18.0100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)98.8114.8213.5-16.00%
vs Similar (11)112.0113.5225.5-1.555%
vs Weaker ◀ (15)119.1110.9230.0+8.173%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
131-118
131
118
+13
134avg 99
H21/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
112-129
112
129
-17
103avg 99
H22/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
98-119
98
119
-21
89avg 99
A25/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
96-126
96
126
-30
78avg 99
A27/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
125-134
125
134
-9
113avg 99
H01/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
118-123
118
123
-5
96avg 99
H03/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
L
109-126
109
126
-17
84avg 99
A04/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
L
112-122
112
122
-10
79avg 99
H06/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
118-138
118
138
-20
99avg 99
A08/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
129-150
129
150
-21
117avg 99
A10/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-27
35-41
35-24
39-26
37-38
19-23
28-44
28-24
20-35
23-25
21-40
34-19
26-37
30-39
24-22
16-28
33-25
31-36
28-37
33-36
30-26
21-34
29-34
38-29
24-27
30-30
27-40
28-29
23-37
26-30
35-26
28-29
35-32
30-35
28-35
25-36
29-40
33-36
35-37
32-37
243.3Avg total
114.8Scored
128.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (64)112.6123.7236.2-11.125%
Season at home (33)114.1123.1237.2-8.933%
Season away (31)110.9124.4235.3-13.516%
Last 10 (10)114.8128.5243.3-13.710%
Last 5 (5)117.2131.8249.0-14.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)110.4124.0234.3-13.617%
vs Similar (6)116.5118.7235.2-2.250%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. 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: +1.6+1.6Q1: -4.5-4.5Q2Q2: +3.3+3.3Q2: -5.1-5.1Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: -4.9-4.9Q4Q4: +1.9+1.9Q4: +0.8+0.8
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q1: -4.5-4.5Q2Q2: +3.3+3.3Q2: -5.1-5.1Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: -4.9-4.9Q4Q4: +1.9+1.9Q4: +0.8+0.8
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
Phoenix Suns
#16
W
51-43
51
43
+8
A21/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
57-53
57
53
+4
A23/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
53-56
53
56
-3
A25/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
53-43
53
43
+10
H27/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
57-50
57
50
+7
H01/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
57-54
57
54
+3
H04/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
60-62
60
62
-2
H06/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
67-55
67
55
+12
A09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
D
62-62
62
62
+0
H11/03
NBA
110.5Avg total
57.7Scored
52.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.356.6111.9-1.343%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.955.8110.8-0.938%-
Last 30 away (14)55.657.5113.1-1.950%-
Last 10 (10)57.752.8110.5+4.970%-
Last 5 (5)61.256.6117.8+4.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)53.055.2108.2-2.275%-
vs Similar (11)53.756.4110.1-2.636%-
vs Weaker ◀ (15)57.057.1114.1-0.140%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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
Indiana Pacers
#29
L
57-68
57
68
-11
H21/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
56-61
56
61
-5
H22/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
43-60
43
60
-17
A25/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
56-76
56
76
-20
A27/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
64-61
64
61
+3
H01/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
51-60
51
60
-9
H03/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
L
54-57
54
57
-3
A04/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
L
49-67
49
67
-18
H06/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
65-67
65
67
-2
A08/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
62-76
62
76
-14
A10/03
NBA
121.0Avg total
55.7Scored
65.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.862.6117.5-7.827%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.958.9112.8-5.138%-
Last 30 away (14)55.966.9122.8-10.914%-
Last 10 (10)55.765.3121.0-9.610%-
Last 5 (5)56.265.4121.6-9.20%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)55.062.6117.5-7.625%-
vs Similar (6)54.362.8117.2-8.533%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. 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: 114.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.6 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.4 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.9 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.930.3
56.2%
54.8%60.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.010.8
32.7%
35.8%32.4
🏀 Free throws28.021.9
78.2%
78.1%21.9
They take 86.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 114.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.8 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.6 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.929.4
55.6%
54.8%58.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.613.2
37.1%
35.8%39.6
🏀 Free throws21.716.4
75.6%
78.1%16.4
They take 88.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). 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 Mar 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWWWWLLWWL
Washington Wizards
LLLLLLLLLW
#13
League position
#30
+7.0
Net rating
-12.8
113.4
Offensive rating
107.3
106.4
Defensive rating
120.1
53.5%
Effective FG%
55.6%
50.3%
Opp. effective FG%
57.0%
12.2%
Turnover %
14.6%
26.4%
Off. rebound %
13.2%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.25
32.7%
3-point %
37.1%
66.2%
Assist %
56.3%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence113.4 · 107.3Defence106.4 · 120.1Shooting53.5% · 55.6%3-point %32.7% · 37.1%Ball care12.2% · 14.6%Off. rebounds26.4% · 13.2%Free throws0.32 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)70% · 10%
■ 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
11/03/26HCleveland Cavaliers128-122
09/03/26AMilwaukee Bucks130-91
07/03/26AMinnesota Timberwolves119-92
06/03/26HDallas Mavericks115-114
04/03/26HWashington Wizards126-109
01/03/26HDetroit Pistons92-106
27/02/26HHouston Rockets108-113
25/02/26ALos Angeles Lakers110-109
23/02/26ALos Angeles Clippers111-109
21/02/26APhoenix Suns110-113 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/03/26AMiami Heat129-150
08/03/26ANew Orleans Pelicans118-138
06/03/26HUtah Jazz112-122
04/03/26AOrlando Magic109-126
03/03/26HHouston Rockets118-123
01/03/26HToronto Raptors125-134
27/02/26AAtlanta Hawks96-126
25/02/26AAtlanta Hawks98-119
22/02/26HCharlotte Hornets112-129
21/02/26HIndiana Pacers131-118

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW56%
HomeLLWWW65%
AwayLWWWW48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games623131
Win %56%65%48%
Points / game115.2115.3115.0
Allowed / game113.5113.2113.9
Point differential+1.6+2.1+1.1
Avg total228.7228.5228.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%26%23%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (21)64% (11)70% (10)
Overtime %6%0%13%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL25%
HomeWLLLL33%
AwayLLLLL16%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games643331
Win %25%33%16%
Points / game112.6114.1110.9
Allowed / game123.7123.1124.4
Point differential-11.1-8.9-13.5
Avg total236.2237.2235.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%15%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (12)50% (8)25% (4)
Overtime %3%3%3%
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 Oklahoma City Thunder64501478%118.6108.1+10.5
2 San Antonio Spurs63461773%118.6111.5+7.1
3 Detroit Pistons64461872%117.0109.6+7.4
4 Boston Celtics65432266%114.5107.2+7.3
5 Los Angeles Lakers64402462%115.9114.6+1.3
6 New York Knicks65402562%117.0111.0+6.0
7 Houston Rockets65402562%114.2110.0+4.3
8 Denver Nuggets66402661%120.4116.3+4.1
9 Cleveland Cavaliers66402661%118.8114.8+4.0
10 Minnesota Timberwolves66402661%118.6115.1+3.4
11 Phoenix Suns64382659%112.7110.6+2.1
12 Miami Heat65372857%120.8116.7+4.1
13 Orlando Magic62352756%115.2113.5+1.6
14 Toronto Raptors64362856%113.6111.8+1.8
15 Philadelphia 76ers65353054%115.9116.3-0.3
16 Atlanta Hawks65343152%117.8117.2+0.6
17 Los Angeles Clippers65333251%113.4112.6+0.8
18 Charlotte Hornets67343351%115.7112.3+3.4
19 Golden State Warriors65323349%115.2114.2+1.0
20 Portland Trail Blazers66313547%115.1117.8-2.6
21 Milwaukee Bucks64273742%111.1116.0-4.9
22 Chicago Bulls65273842%115.6119.9-4.2
23 Memphis Grizzlies64234136%115.9118.3-2.4
24 New Orleans Pelicans67224533%115.6120.0-4.4
25 Dallas Mavericks65214432%113.0117.8-4.9
26 Utah Jazz66204630%117.4125.0-7.6
27 Brooklyn Nets65174826%107.0115.9-8.9
28 Washington Wizards64164825%112.6123.7-11.1
29 Sacramento Kings67165124%110.6120.9-10.2
30 Indiana Pacers65155023%111.4119.9-8.6
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Orlando Magic3627332713136
Washington Wizards263025428131
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