Washington Wizards v Orlando Magic: the preview
Washington Wizards meet Orlando Magic at Capital One Arena, Monday 11:00am (NBA). Orlando Magic have won 55 of the 100 meetings with Washington Wizards since 2001.
The big picture
Washington Wizards come in 20th on the ladder; Orlando Magic are 25th. Washington Wizards have the higher position to protect.
Washington Wizards are 6–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112 points for and 112.8 against.
Orlando Magic are 5–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 115.7 against.
Form
Washington Wizards have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Atlanta Hawks 132–139.
Orlando Magic have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Phoenix Suns 104–117.
Orlando Magic have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 100 times on our records since 2001: Washington Wizards 45, Orlando Magic 55.
Last time out (2026-27), Washington Wizards won 103–94 at Kia Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Orlando Magic by 34 points in 2019-20 (123–89).
Players to watch
For Washington Wizards, watch Anthony Davis (20.6 points a game, 103 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyshawn George (17.8 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Orlando Magic, watch Paolo Banchero (19.7 points a game, 36 rebounds in 2026-27) and Franz Wagner (17 points a game, 68 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Wizards have won 3 of their last 18 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Wizards have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
