Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic NBA Picks 11/17/2019

Game: Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019

Location: Amway Center in Orlando, FL

TV: Fox Sports Florida

Odds/Point Spread: Orlando -7.5

Total/Over-Under: 219.5

Evan Fournier and the Orlando Magic (5-7, 3rd in the Southeast Division) play the Washington Wizards (3-7, 5th in the Southeast Division) at Amway Center on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Washington opens this matchup as 7.5 point dogs. The total opens at 219.5.

The Wizards cover 66.7% of the time, having gone 6-3-1 ATS. Orlando is covering 36.4% of the time, going 4-7-1 against the spread.

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

11/13/2019 Ian Mahinmi C Achilles Expected to be out until at least Nov 20
7/23/2019 John Wall PG Achilles Expected to be out until at least May 1

Key Orlando Magic Injuries

11/15/2019 Jonathan Isaac PF Ankle Expected to be out until at least Nov 17

Player Spotlight

Bradley Beal averages 29.7 points per game in 36.2 minutes per contest. He averages 6.8 assists per contest and 4.6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 46% for the year while his free throw percentage is 82%. Thomas Bryant comes into this contest averaging 14.4 points per game while playing 29.3 minutes per night. He pulls down 9.3 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 51% while his free throw percentage is at 81%.

Player Spotlight

Nikola Vucevic averages 17.2 points per game and he sees the court an average of 32.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 11.7 rebounds per contest and 3.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is 82%. Evan Fournier averages 16.2 points per game while playing 28.8 minutes per contest. He grabs 3.3 rebounds per game and has 3.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is at 85%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wizards allow 119.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 28th in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc, ranking them 25th and 24th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 46.4 rebounds a game which ranks 19th, and they give up 25.9 assists per contest which puts them in 27th place in the league. They force 16.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 23rd in the league. Washington averages 117.7 points per contest this season, which ranks them 4th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -1.9 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 7th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 15th in the league. They average 43.7 rebounds per game and 27.2 assists per contest, which ranks them 24th and 2nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 20th with 15.2 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Magic surrender 99.9 points per contest, which ranks them 1st in the NBA. Their defense allows a 44% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 10th and 7th in those defensive statistics. They rank 6th with 21.8 assists allowed per contest, and 15th with 45.8 rebounds surrendered per game. The Magic are 4th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.1 per game. Orlando is 29th in the league with 100.3 points per game this year. They are 29th in the league in shooting at 42%, while their average scoring margin is 0.4. They shoot 30% from 3-point range, which is good for 30th in the NBA. They are 7th in the league in rebounding with 47.1 boards per game and 22nd in assists per contest with 22.3. The Magic are 29th in turnovers per game with 12.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Wizards are 3rd in the NBA in offensive rating with 112.4, and their defensive rating of 114.2 is ranked 29th. In terms of pace they are 7th in the league with 104.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 7th. As a team they are 7th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 17th in the league. Washington is 23rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.6 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 54%, which is 6th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Orlando is 28th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 23rd in the league. The Magic are 29th in the NBA in offensive rating with 103, and their defensive rating of 102.5 is ranked 5th. In terms of pace they are 30th in the league with 97.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 47% is 30th. As a team they are 29th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 51% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 21st in the league.

Who will win tonight's Wizards/Magic NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Orlando -7.5

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