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Washington Wizards

Wizards at Magic odds, injury report and pick ·
Mon 11/2at Magic6:30 PM CT 7:30 PM ET
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Wizards team intelligence

The Wizards: what our research says

Written Mon Nov 2, before the Magic game.

Washington reaches Orlando at 3-3, with a 2-1 home record and a 1-2 road mark. The 95-79 win over Charlotte followed losses at Charlotte and Cleveland. Washington held Charlotte to 13 points in the third quarter. In the 111-121 defeat at Cleveland, Washington surrendered a lead after halftime.

Right nowWon 2 straight

Washington is 3-3, with a 2-1 home record and a 1-2 road record. The offense produced a 128-116 opening win over Milwaukee. Most recently, Washington beat Charlotte 95-79 and kept the Hornets to 13 points in the third quarter.

The market
  • Wizards spread+2.5 → +3
  • Total224.5 → 225
The news

Dybantsa's return changes the wing rotation

AJ Dybantsa returned from a left ankle sprain with 19 points at Cleveland, then scored 17 in his home debut against Charlotte. Bilal Coulibaly moved to the bench when Dybantsa returned. A minutes restriction was still reported October 30; tonight's limit has not been confirmed.

Young and Davis produce against Charlotte

Trae Young scored 21 against Charlotte, adding nine assists and seven rebounds. Anthony Davis supplied 25 points and 13 rebounds in the same win.

Defense answers the earlier Charlotte loss

Washington beat Charlotte 95-79 after losing the earlier meeting 103-110. The Wizards limited the Hornets to 13 points in the third quarter of the return game.

Coulibaly has no new extension

Bilal Coulibaly and Washington did not agree on a rookie-scale extension before the deadline. His playing role also changed with Dybantsa's return, moving him out of the starting group.

Injuries
Wizards
  • Justin ChampagnieOut
  • Anthony GillQuestionable
  • Alex SarrQuestionable
  • Tristan VukcevicOut
  • Jamir WatkinsOut
Magic
  • Paolo BancheroOut
  • Jonathan IsaacOut
  • Izaiyah NelsonOut
  • Noah PendaOut
  • Jalen SuggsOut
The matchup
Wizards projected starters
  • Trae YoungPG
  • AJ DybantsaSG
  • Kyshawn GeorgeSF
  • Alex SarrPF
  • Anthony DavisC
Magic projected starters
  • Anthony BlackPG
  • Desmond BaneSG
  • Franz WagnerSF
  • Tristan da SilvaPF
  • Wendell Carter Jr.C
Updated The full read
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Wizards at Magic odds

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Our Wizards picks, graded

Wins and losses

9–4 on Wizards games this season · 69.2%

  • 64
    Full Game Spread: Washington Wizards +2.5 −109Mon 11/2
    win
  • 60
    Full Game Player Prop: Anthony Davis Rebounds under 10.5 −131Fri 10/30
    loss+1 pt
  • 58
    Full Game Team Total: Charlotte Hornets Under 110.5 −115Fri 10/30
    win+1 pt
  • 62
    Full Game Player Prop: Brandon Miller Assists under 3.5 −145Mon 10/26
    win+0.8%
  • 63
    Full Game Player Prop: Justin Champagnie Rebounds over 6.5 +122Mon 10/26
    loss
  • 68
    Full Game Player Prop: Trae Young Assists over 9.5 −126Mon 10/26
    win+3.7%
  • 60
    Full Game Player Prop: Alexandre Sarr Points under 11.5 −115Mon 10/26
    loss+1 pt
  • 61
    1st Half Game Total: Under 118.5 −118Mon 10/26
    win+1 pt
  • 61
    Full Game Player Prop: Immanuel Quickley Assists over 5.5 −135Fri 10/23
    win+1.8%
  • 62
    Full Game Player Prop: Alexandre Sarr Points under 12.5 −114Fri 10/23
    win+4.3%
  • 62
    Full Game Player Prop: Anthony Davis Points over 21.5 −109Fri 10/23
    loss
  • 58
    Full Game Team Total: Toronto Raptors Under 121.5 −108Fri 10/23
    win
  • 61
    Full Game Player Prop: Kyshawn George Steals under 1.5 −160Wed 10/21
    win+6.8%

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Results and against the spread

4–3 · 4–3 ATS
Record
4–3
Against the spread
4–3
Form, last 5
WLLWW
Last game
W 103-94at Magic
DateGameResultSpreadATS
Mon 11/2at Orlando MagicW 103-94+3Covered
Fri 10/30vs Charlotte HornetsW 95-79+1.5Covered
Wed 10/28at Cleveland CavaliersL 111-121+9.5Missed
Mon 10/26at Charlotte HornetsL 103-110+2.5Missed
Sat 10/24at Chicago BullsW 124-120+1.5Covered

Spread is the Wizards’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.

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The full read on the Wizards

Written Mon Nov 2, before the Magic game.

Season so far

Washington is 3-3, with a 2-1 home record and a 1-2 road record. The offense produced a 128-116 opening win over Milwaukee. Most recently, Washington beat Charlotte 95-79 and kept the Hornets to 13 points in the third quarter.

The read

Washington reaches Orlando at 3-3, with a 2-1 home record and a 1-2 road mark. The 95-79 win over Charlotte followed losses at Charlotte and Cleveland. Washington held Charlotte to 13 points in the third quarter. In the 111-121 defeat at Cleveland, Washington surrendered a lead after halftime.

Trae Young and Anthony Davis both produced in the latest win. Young scored 21 against Charlotte, with nine assists and seven rebounds. Davis supplied 25 points alongside 13 rebounds. Kyshawn George has contributed as a scorer and passer, including 22 points and nine rebounds in the 124-120 win at Chicago.

Brian Keefe's wing rotation changed when AJ Dybantsa returned from a left ankle sprain. Dybantsa started against Cleveland and scored 19 points, then scored 17 in his home debut. Bilal Coulibaly moved to the bench. Dybantsa remained under a minutes restriction in the latest update on October 30; tonight's limit has not been confirmed.

Availability now affects the frontcourt. Alex Sarr and Anthony Gill are questionable, while Justin Champagnie, Tristan Vukcevic and Jamir Watkins remain out. The listed starters are provisional, and Orlando's published projection is undated. Orlando has not submitted its game-specific report, so its latest official absences come from November 1.

Written by the WagerBird research team from our own results, line captures and graded picks. Updated . How we grade →

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Wizards questions, answered

Is there a Wizards pick tonight?

Graded: win. The next Wizards pick posts before the next game: Wed vs Atlanta Hawks, 6:00 PM CT.

What is the Wizards' record this season?

The Washington Wizards are 3-3: 2-1 at home and 1-2 on the road.

Who is on the Wizards injury report?

The Wizards list Justin Champagnie (Out), Anthony Gill (Questionable), Alex Sarr (Questionable), Tristan Vukcevic (Out), Jamir Watkins (Out), AJ Dybantsa (Available), Tre Johnson (Available).

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