Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-116) will travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks (-104) in a Southeast Division matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 1 point, and the over/under line is set at 226.
Orlando comes into the game with a record of 32-25, which has them 6th in the Eastern Conference. They are also on a 3 game winning streak. As for the Hawks, they are 10th in the East with a record of 24-32 and have lost their last 3 games.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Magic and Hawks did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Hawks have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Magic went 3-0. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 225 points per game.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Magic have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando is looking to extend their win streak to four games after defeating the Pistons 112-109. The Magic were favored by 8 points in that game, but they did not cover the spread.
This season, Orlando has an ATS record of 37-20, including a 19-12 ATS record on the road. As the favorite, they are 14-5 ATS compared to 23-15 ATS as the underdog.
For the season, the Magic are 32-25 overall, which is good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place.
As the favorite, Orlando has won six straight games, and they are 16-3 overall. Today, they are favored by 1 point on the road.
In their games this season, the Magic have an O/U record of 29-28. Their games have averaged 222.6 points per game, which is lower than today’s line of 226.
When it comes to scoring, the Magic are currently 25th in the NBA at 111.8 points per game. However, their scoring average is slightly higher on the road (109.5) compared to their season average.
So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 35.1% of their games. In terms of pace, Orlando is 24th at 97.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Magic are 15th in the league at 47%. Inside the arc, they are shooting 54% (18th), but they are just 30th in three-point shooting at 35%.
Currently, the Magic’s defense holds the 6th rank in the NBA, allowing 110.8 points per game. The Orlando defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Orlando.
The Hawks have lost three straight games and are 24-32 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 10th place and 3rd in the Southeast Division.
In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Raptors by a score of 123-121. The O/U line for the game was 243.5, and Atlanta was favored by 7.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Hawks have an ATS record of 17-39 and have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games. As the underdog, they are 8-17 vs. the spread and 8-21 ATS at home.
For the season, the average combined scoring total in Hawks games is 245.2 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 226. Atlanta has an O/U record of 31-25 this season.
Looking at their ATS record, the Hawks are 8-21 at home and 9-18 on the road. As the underdog, they are 8-17 ATS and have lost three straight ATS as the favorite.
The Hawks are one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA, ranking 4th in scoring at 121.3 points per game. At home, they are averaging 124.0 points per game, which is 2nd in the league.
Atlanta’s offense is built around their three-point shooting, as they are 6th in both three-point attempts and makes. However, they are just 21st in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
When it comes to pace, the Hawks are 3rd in the NBA at 101.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 23rd in the league at 46%.
At present, the Hawks’ defense is ranked 29th, allowing 123.9 points per game. The Atlanta defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 50.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Atlanta.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Magic winning the game with a predicted score of 126-101.
Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- The Magic should also cover at -1
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Finger – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Trent Forrest – Ineligible – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Markelle Fultz – Injury Management – Out
