Orlando @ Washington picks

Justin Champagnie has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's committed in all games this season. The Orlando Magic have played at the slowest tempo in the league while traveling this year, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Washington Wizards.

Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 7.6 3-point attempts per game (4th-most in the league) against the Wizards, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The Washington Wizards have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to raise opportunities for the Orlando Magic.

Compared to last season's 33.2% rate, Cory Joseph's scoring ability has jumped this season to 40.2%. The matchup against Washington is a positive one; when the Wizards are at home, they have given up the 4th-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs this year (21.8). The Washington Wizards have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to raise opportunities for the Orlando Magic. As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Orlando Magic's fantastic 23.6 free throws per game comes in as the 2nd-best in the league this year. The matchup against Washington is a good one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PGs have attempted a massive 4.7 free throws per game this year when the Washington Wizards are on their home court (4th-most in the league).