Who’s playing
Washington @ Orlando
Current record: Washington 15-21. Orlando 13-23
What you need to know
The Orlando Magic haven’t won a game against the Washington Wizards since December 27, 2020, but they’re looking to end their drought on Friday. The Magic and Washington will face off in a Southeast Division battle at the Amway Center at 7pm ET. The Wizards should be keeping their momentum going after their big win, but Orlando is looking to regain its footing.
Orlando seemed to get too much into the holiday spirit Wednesday, handing the Detroit Pistons an easy 121-101 win. Orlando was in a tough spot by the half, with the score already at 66-47. Guard Franz Wagner (19 points) was Orlando’s leading scorer.
Meanwhile, Washington ended the year on a high note with a 127-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Power forward Rui Hachimura led the Wizards with 30 points and five boards.
The Magic are expected to lose by 7 on the next 1 point. Having disappointed bettors in the last two games in a row, it may not be the best time for Orlando to counter the spread.
When the two teams previously met in March, Orlando lost to Washington by a decisive 127-110 margin. Maybe Orlando has better luck at home than on the road? Catch the game and find out more on CBS Sports.
Viewing method
- when: Friday at 7:00 PM ET
- where: Amway Center — Orlando, Florida
- tv set: Barry Sports Florida
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free. Geo restrictions may apply.)
- follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket price: $49.00
odds
The Wizards are a solid 7-point favorite against the Magic, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line as the Wizards started the game as the 6.5-point favorites.
Series history
Washington has won 17 of its last 27 games with Orlando.
- 30 March 2022 – Washington 127 vs Orlando 110
- 01/12/2022 – Washington 112 vs Orlando 106
- 01/09/2022 – Washington 102 vs Orlando 100
- 13/11/2021 – Washington 104 vs Orlando 92
- 07/04/2021 – Washington 131 vs Orlando 116
- 12/27/2020 – Orlando 120 vs. Washington 113
- 12/26/2020 – Orlando 130 vs. Washington 120
- 08/01/2020 – Orlando 123 vs Washington 89
- 01/01/2020 – Orlando 122 vs. Washington 101
- 12/03/2019 – Orlando 127 vs. Washington 120
- 17/11/2019 – Orlando 125 vs Washington 121
- 13 March 2019 – Washington 100 vs Orlando 90
- 01/25/2019 – Washington 95 vs Orlando 91
- 12/11/2018 – Washington 117 vs Orlando 109
- 09/11/2018 – Orlando 117 vs. Washington 108
- 04/11/2018 – Orlando 101 vs Washington 92
- 03/02/2018 – Washington 115 vs Orlando 98
- 01/12/2018 – Washington 125 vs Orlando 119
- 12/23/2017 – Washington 130 vs Orlando 103
- 5 March 2017 – Washington 115 vs Orlando 114
- 12/06/2016 – Orlando 124 vs. Washington 116
- 11/25/2016 – Washington 94 vs Orlando 91
- 05/11/2016 – Orlando 88 vs. Washington 86
- 01/09/2016 – Washington 105 vs Orlando 99
- 01/01/2016 – Washington 103 vs Orlando 91
- 14/11/2015 – Washington 108 vs Orlando 99
- 10/28/2015 – Washington 88 vs Orlando 87