The Orlando takes on Washington and will both be gunning for a victory on 12/26/2020 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup.
ORLANDO vs WASHINGTON
When: 12/26/2020 7:00 PM
Where:
| ROT | TEAM | PS | OU | ML |
| 506 | ORLANDO | -2 (-110) | 229 (-110) | 105 -125 |
| 506 | WASHINGTON |
TV: 7:00 PM
LINE: -2
PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , ORLANDO
Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON listed as -2 point favorites versus the ORLANDO, while the game’s total is sitting at 229.
| Tony’s Pick | TEAM |
| ORLANDO | 105 |
The Orlando Magic kept the scoreboard operator busy en route to recording a four-game season sweep of the Washington Wizards last season.
After scoring at least 120 points in each matchup last season, the Magic aim to continue their mastery of the Wizards on Saturday when they play the first of two straight games in Washington.
Evan Fournier and Aaron Gordon enjoyed sterling shooting performances in the season opener on Wednesday. The duo combined for 45 points on 17-of-24 shooting from the floor in Orlando’s 113-107 win over Miami.
Nikola Vucevic, who collected 15 points and 11 rebounds versus the Heat, turned up the temperature against Washington last season. He scored a season-high 30 points and had 17 rebounds in Orlando’s 125-121 win on Nov. 17 and added 29 points in a 123-89 victory on Jan. 8.
Terrence Ross chipped in 19 points off the bench on Wednesday for the Magic, who relied heavily on those four players last year to secure their second straight playoff appearance.
“I don’t think there is much difference (from last season), and that’s to our benefit,” said Gordon, who made 8 of 11 attempts from the field and finished with 20 points against Miami.
“We have another year of playing together. Another year wiser and another year smarter. … We understand each other’s games.”
Coach Steve Clifford praised the team’s performance in the season opener, but he was quick to note the ability of a Wizards team that he’ll see on consecutive days this weekend.
“Their guards, the Russell Westbrook-Bradley Beal duo, is a tough cover,” Clifford said on Thursday. “They are explosive with (Davis) Bertans being an X-factor with his range. He puts a lot of pressure on your defense.”
Beal erupted for 31 points and Westbrook became the first player in franchise history to record a triple-double in his debut for the Wizards, who dropped a 113-107 decision in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
“The guy is a winning basketball player. He’s a winning teammate,” Washington coach Scott Brooks said of Westbrook, who had 21 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds.
“We have a long history together. Seeing him, what he does — the intensity level is high. Every possession matters. He plays through exhaustion. Our young players, it’s going to be priceless what they’re going to learn from him and how he treats everybody. It’s remarkable. He plays the right way.”
Westbrook didn’t see his performance on Wednesday in the same light, however.
“Not good enough. Honestly, I’m kind of disappointed in myself,” Westbrook said. “I had some mishaps and plays where I could have been better and had a better game to try to win. I don’t like moral victories at any point in my career. I always like to go out and try to win the game. I’ve gotta be better and I’ll be better next game.”
Beal averaged a robust 34.3 points in three games last season versus Orlando, including a 42-point performance in a 127-120 loss on Dec. 3.
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