Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic prediction

Mel’s pick

Orlando Magic win 56% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.

• Washington Wizards: 44%
• Orlando Magic: 56%

Projected score

Washington Wizards 111, Orlando Magic 112. 7% of the simulations finished as one-score games.

Mel vs the betting line

Mel’s margin (Orlando Magic by about 3) is close to the line (Orlando Magic −2.5), so there’s no real lean against the spread.

The total is 224.5; Mel projects 219.5 points, a lean to the under.

Recent form

Washington Wizards (3-3) scored 107 and allowed 108.4 points a game over their last 5.

Orlando Magic (2-4) scored 104.2 and allowed 113.6 points a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Nov 2, 8:14 AM ET.

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