Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Florida (FDSFL) / Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) | Radio: League Pass / Local feeds
Recent Form (Last 5 Games)
Wizards (0-5 SU, heavy underdogs streak):
- L 123-118 vs. HOU (Mar 1)
- L 134-125 vs. TOR
- L 126-96 @ ATL
- L 119-98 @ ATL
- L 129-112 vs. CHA
Washington is shooting decently at times but cannot stop opponents (opponents shooting ~47-48% FG). Road woes are extreme: 1-10 SU in last 11 away games.
Magic (2-3 SU, but competitive):
- L 106-92 vs. DET (Mar 2 – poor shooting night at 37.7% FG)
- L 113-108 vs. HOU
- W 110-109 @ LAL
- W 111-109 @ LAC
- L 113-110 (2OT) @ PHX
Orlando has been streaky but plays hard on both ends, especially at home. They force ~15 turnovers per game and rank top-15 in defensive rebounding.
Injury Report
Washington Wizards
- Kyshawn George (SF): GTD (groin) – limited recently
- Anthony Gill (PF): Out (illness)
- Trae Young (PG): Out (knee, expected return ~Mar 5)
- Tristan Vukcevic (PF): Out (thigh)
- Leaky Black (F): Out (ankle)
- Others (e.g., potential two-way or depth) may be limited.
Orlando Magic
- Anthony Black (PG): Probable (right quad contusion) – expected to play
- Franz Wagner (SF): Out (left high ankle sprain – injury management, return ~Mar 11)
- Colin Castleton / Alex Morales: Out (G League two-way assignments)
Key absences: Wizards missing depth and a potential creator in Young; Magic without their secondary All-Star scorer/creator in Wagner, placing more load on Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane.
Key Player Matchups to Watch
- Frontcourt: Alex Sarr (WAS) vs. Paolo Banchero / Wendell Carter Jr. (ORL)
Sarr leads Wizards in scoring (17.2 PPG) and rebounding (7.8 RPG) with solid efficiency (~49.6% FG). Banchero (21.8 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 5.0 APG) is the clear alpha and will exploit mismatches, especially with Wagner out. Carter Jr. provides size and rebounding (7.6+ RPG). - Backcourt/Wings: Bub Carrington / CJ McCollum (WAS) vs. Jalen Suggs / Desmond Bane (ORL)
Carrington (4.6 APG leader) and McCollum (18.8 PPG in recent stints) handle creation for Washington. Orlando’s Suggs brings elite perimeter defense (1.9 SPG) while Bane adds scoring punch (20.3 PPG, strong 3PT shooting ~39%). Magic’s defensive length should disrupt Washington’s guards. - Bench/Role Players: Magic get solid minutes from Goga Bitadze, Jonathan Isaac (defense/blocks), and depth wings. Wizards rely on younger pieces like potential contributions from Will Riley or others, but lack proven rotation depth.
Magic hold edges in size, athleticism, and defensive versatility.
Series History
- 2025-26 Season: Split 1-1
- Nov 1, 2025: Magic @ Wizards – ORL 125-94 (blowout)
- Jan 6, 2026: Magic @ Wizards – WAS 120-112 (Wizards upset at home)
- Recent Trend: Magic dominate overall – 11-3 in last 14 meetings (including prior seasons). Washington is 3-9 ATS and 1-11 SU in last 12 vs. Orlando. On the road against Magic, Wizards are 1-5 SU in recent matchups. Magic have covered comfortably in most home wins vs. Washington.
Betting Trends
- Wizards games go OVER in 10 of last 14. Washington allows 123 PPG and plays at a decent pace.
- Magic are strong home favorites but have been 2-3 SU lately; however, they are 3-2 ATS in last 5 and cover well vs. weak Eastern foes.
- Washington is 1-11 SU and poor ATS (3-9) vs. Orlando recently; 1-10 SU on road lately.
- Home/away splits favor Magic heavily at Kia Center.
Game Odds
Washington Wizards 227.5
Orlando Magic – 12.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, March 2, 2026
