Franz Wagner Injury Status Update for April 1st, 2026
The Magic got some good news today — Franz Wagner has been cleared and is officially available to play. Franz had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Magic.
Franz Wagner Season Averages
The Magic get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 26 games, Franz is averaging 21.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 32.3 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.3 | 21.7 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 15.3 |
Magic Performance With & Without Franz Wagner
The numbers tell a clear story about Franz's value to the Magic. With Franz in the lineup this season, the team is 16-12. Without him, they've gone 23-23. The Magic's net rating is 5.4 points worse per 100 possessions when Franz plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (113.6 vs 115.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 16-12 | 23-23 | — |
| Off Rating | 115.8 | 113.6 | -2.2 |
| Def Rating | 112.4 | 115.7 | +3.2 |
| Net Rating | 3.4 | -2.1 | -5.4 |
| PPG | 117.2 | 114.2 | -3.0 |
Franz Wagner Betting Trends
With Franz returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Magic have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Wagner) Anthony Black PTS OVER: 18-8 (+8.6u, 11.0 / -117 avg. line) Jalen Suggs STL OVER: 13-7 (+8.2u, 1.4 / +113 avg. line)
Franz is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Magic and the rest of the league.