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Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 07 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 120-112
30-29 32-21 39-37 19-25
Position#30
Record9-25
FormWLWWL
Points / game113.4
Allowed / game124.4
vs
Position#13
Record19-15
FormWLWLW
Points / game117.0
Allowed / game115.2
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Orlando Magic
28 Nov 2026
WAS v ORL
upcoming
22 Nov 2026
WAS v ORL
upcoming
06 Jan 2026
WAS120
ORL112
01 Nov 2025
WAS94
ORL125
03 Apr 2025
WAS97
ORL109
21 Mar 2025
WAS105
ORL120
06 Mar 2024
WAS109
ORL119
26 Dec 2023
WAS119
ORL127
31 Mar 2023
WAS109
ORL116
21 Jan 2023
WAS138
ORL118
30 Mar 2022
WAS127
ORL110
12 Jan 2022
WAS112
ORL106
27 Dec 2020
WAS113
ORL120
26 Dec 2020
WAS120
ORL130
01 Jan 2020
WAS101
ORL122
03 Dec 2019
WAS120
ORL127
13 Mar 2019
WAS100
ORL90
12 Nov 2018
WAS117
ORL109
12 Jan 2018
WAS125
ORL119
23 Dec 2017
WAS130
ORL103
05 Mar 2017
WAS115
ORL114
06 Dec 2016
WAS116
ORL124
01 Jan 2016
WAS103
ORL91
14 Nov 2015
WAS108
ORL99
09 Feb 2015
WAS96
ORL80
15 Nov 2014
WAS98
ORL93
25 Feb 2014
WAS115
ORL106
02 Dec 2013
WAS98
ORL80
14 Jan 2013
WAS120
ORL91
28 Dec 2012
WAS105
ORL97
10 Apr 2012
WAS93
ORL85
29 Feb 2012
WAS95
ORL102
04 Feb 2011
WAS92
ORL110
27 Nov 2010
WAS99
ORL100
13 Mar 2010
WAS95
ORL109
08 Jan 2010
WAS104
ORL97
13 Mar 2009
WAS103
ORL112
27 Nov 2008
WAS90
ORL105
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
94-119
94
119
-25
85avg 98
A19/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
130-122
130
122
+8
126avg 98
A21/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
113-124
113
124
-11
96avg 98
H22/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
109-126
109
126
-17
95avg 98
A24/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
138-117
138
117
+21
136avg 98
H27/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
116-112
116
112
+4
108avg 98
H28/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
101-115
101
115
-14
95avg 98
H30/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
114-113
114
113
+1
106avg 98
A01/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
119-99
119
99
+20
115avg 98
H03/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
115-141
115
141
-26
102avg 98
H04/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-34
26-23
22-34
19-28
25-30
28-38
42-27
35-27
28-26
21-43
37-29
27-26
31-24
34-38
25-30
19-34
35-32
38-30
29-38
36-17
25-27
35-32
24-29
32-24
23-22
31-39
25-26
22-28
30-32
35-30
21-26
28-25
37-24
27-26
32-23
23-26
28-38
30-35
21-35
36-33
233.7Avg total
114.9Scored
118.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)113.4124.4237.8-11.026%
Season at home (17)116.1126.2242.2-10.129%
Season away (17)110.8122.6233.4-11.824%
Last 10 (10)114.9118.8233.7-3.950%
Last 5 (5)113.0116.0229.0-3.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)113.6126.0239.5-12.423%
vs Similar (4)104.8109.0213.8-4.250%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
115-126
115
126
-11
108avg 100
A19/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
128-127 OT
128
127
+1
124avg 100
A21/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
97-120
97
120
-23
86avg 100
A23/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
110-106
110
106
+4
102avg 100
A24/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
105-120
105
120
-15
90avg 100
H27/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
127-126
127
126
+1
118avg 100
H28/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
106-107
106
107
-1
99avg 100
A30/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
112-110
112
110
+2
108avg 100
A31/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
114-121
114
121
-7
106avg 100
A03/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
135-127
135
127
+8
134avg 100
H04/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-25
22-43
31-31
30-27
36-38
29-22
32-22
21-36
30-26
27-32
26-31
14-31
25-21
38-29
26-30
21-26
28-38
20-19
29-39
28-24
23-31
25-31
36-31
43-33
29-18
36-36
29-30
12-23
31-28
37-38
26-29
18-15
32-22
27-37
36-32
19-30
28-36
41-22
38-42
28-27
233.9Avg total
114.9Scored
119.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)117.0115.2232.1+1.856%
Season at home (16)117.1113.8230.8+3.369%
Season away (18)116.9116.4233.3+0.444%
Last 10 (10)114.9119.0233.9-4.150%
Last 5 (5)118.8118.2237.0+0.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)117.6118.3235.9-0.842%
vs Similar (11)115.3111.0226.3+4.364%
vs Weaker ◀ (7)120.6113.9234.4+6.786%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.0+0.0Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: -2.9-2.9Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: -1.9-1.9Q3: -0.8-0.8Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -3.8-3.8
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.0+0.0Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: -2.9-2.9Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: -1.9-1.9Q3: -0.8-0.8Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -3.8-3.8
Washington WizardsOrlando Magic
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.
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Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
53-57
53
57
-4
A19/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
L
53-68
53
68
-15
A21/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
49-69
49
69
-20
H22/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
65-62
65
62
+3
A24/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
73-62
73
62
+11
H27/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
60-59
60
59
+1
H28/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
54-61
54
61
-7
H30/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
65-62
65
62
+3
A01/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
64-50
64
50
+14
H03/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
58-73
58
73
-15
H04/01
NBA
121.7Avg total
59.4Scored
62.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.763.9121.5-6.227%-
Last 30 at home (15)59.364.3123.5-5.027%-
Last 30 away (15)56.163.5119.5-7.427%-
Last 10 (10)59.462.3121.7-2.950%-
Last 5 (5)60.261.0121.2-0.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)57.865.1122.9-7.323%-
vs Similar (4)56.856.0112.8+0.850%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
54-68
54
68
-14
A19/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
65-60
65
60
+5
A21/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
57-58
57
58
-1
A23/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
63-50
63
50
+13
A24/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
48-57
48
57
-9
H27/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
48-62
48
62
-14
H28/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A30/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
68-66
68
66
+2
A31/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
D
59-59
59
59
+0
A03/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
69-58
69
58
+11
H04/01
NBA
118.8Avg total
59.6Scored
59.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.158.0118.1+2.153%-
Last 30 at home (13)57.157.1114.2+0.038%-
Last 30 away (17)62.558.7121.2+3.865%-
Last 10 (10)59.659.2118.8+0.450%-
Last 5 (5)61.859.8121.6+2.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)56.758.7115.3-2.042%-
vs Similar (11)61.956.9118.8+5.064%-
vs Weaker ◀ (7)63.358.6121.9+4.757%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 114.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 33% 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-pointers56.530.5
54.0%
54.8%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.212.5
34.5%
35.8%37.5
🏀 Free throws20.616.4
79.6%
78.1%16.4
They take 92.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 114.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.8 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.1 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers58.131.0
53.4%
54.8%62.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.110.6
34.1%
35.8%31.8
🏀 Free throws27.821.1
75.9%
78.1%21.1
They take 89.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% 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 07 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LWWLWWLLWL
Orlando Magic
WLWLWLWLWL
#30
League position
#13
-3.8
Net rating
-4.0
111.2
Offensive rating
112.8
114.9
Defensive rating
116.8
53.1%
Effective FG%
52.6%
51.9%
Opp. effective FG%
55.3%
12.7%
Turnover %
11.2%
27.3%
Off. rebound %
23.7%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.31
34.5%
3-point %
34.1%
58.6%
Assist %
66.8%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence111.2 · 112.8Defence114.9 · 116.8Shooting53.1% · 52.6%3-point %34.5% · 34.1%Ball care12.7% · 11.2%Off. rebounds27.3% · 23.7%Free throws0.22 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ Orlando Magic
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
04/01/26HMinnesota Timberwolves115-141
03/01/26HBrooklyn Nets119-99
01/01/26AMilwaukee Bucks114-113
30/12/25HPhoenix Suns101-115
28/12/25HMemphis Grizzlies116-112
27/12/25HToronto Raptors138-117
24/12/25ACharlotte Hornets109-126
22/12/25HSan Antonio Spurs113-124
21/12/25AMemphis Grizzlies130-122
19/12/25ASan Antonio Spurs94-119
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/01/26HIndiana Pacers135-127
03/01/26AChicago Bulls114-121
31/12/25AIndiana Pacers112-110
30/12/25AToronto Raptors106-107
28/12/25HDenver Nuggets127-126
27/12/25HCharlotte Hornets105-120
24/12/25APortland Trail Blazers110-106
23/12/25AGolden State Warriors97-120
21/12/25AUtah Jazz128-127 OT
19/12/25ADenver Nuggets115-126

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL26%
HomeWWLWL29%
AwayWLWLW24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341717
Win %26%29%24%
Points / game113.4116.1110.8
Allowed / game124.4126.2122.6
Point differential-11.0-10.1-11.8
Avg total237.8242.2233.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%18%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (7)50% (4)33% (3)
Overtime %6%6%6%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW56%
HomeLWLWW69%
AwayLWLWL44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341618
Win %56%69%44%
Points / game117.0117.1116.9
Allowed / game115.2113.8116.4
Point differential+1.8+3.3+0.4
Avg total232.1230.8233.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%19%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (14)62% (8)67% (6)
Overtime %6%0%11%
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 Thunder3529683%121.1108.1+13.1
2 Detroit Pistons3627975%118.8112.1+6.7
3 San Antonio Spurs33231070%119.6114.2+5.5
4 Los Angeles Lakers32221069%117.2116.8+0.4
5 Houston Rockets33221167%119.4111.0+8.4
6 Denver Nuggets36241267%124.4118.3+6.1
7 Boston Celtics35231266%117.8110.5+7.3
8 Minnesota Timberwolves36231364%119.6114.6+4.9
9 New York Knicks34211362%119.3115.4+3.9
10 Toronto Raptors36221461%114.9112.2+2.7
11 Phoenix Suns35211460%115.5112.1+3.4
12 Miami Heat35201557%121.2117.3+3.9
13 Orlando Magic34191556%117.0115.2+1.8
14 Philadelphia 76ers34191556%117.2116.4+0.9
15 Cleveland Cavaliers37201754%119.2116.8+2.4
16 Golden State Warriors37191851%114.8113.6+1.2
17 Chicago Bulls36171947%117.8121.6-3.8
18 Portland Trail Blazers37172046%116.9119.6-2.7
19 Atlanta Hawks38172145%118.5119.9-1.4
20 Milwaukee Bucks36162044%113.3115.5-2.2
21 Memphis Grizzlies35152043%116.0117.0-1.0
22 Los Angeles Clippers35132237%112.1114.2-2.1
23 Charlotte Hornets36132336%116.1117.9-1.8
24 Dallas Mavericks36132336%113.5117.5-4.0
25 Utah Jazz35122334%119.6127.0-7.4
26 Brooklyn Nets33112233%109.5114.3-4.8
27 Washington Wizards3492526%113.4124.4-11.0
28 Sacramento Kings3682822%110.3122.2-12.0
29 New Orleans Pelicans3782922%115.2123.1-8.0
30 Indiana Pacers3663017%110.6119.7-9.1
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
Washington Wizards30323919120
Orlando Magic29213725112
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